Terms & Conditions

The Funder offers the Reward for original, first-hand evidence that the Review Panel determines materially and directly caused or contributed to a Qualifying Indictment.

Payment of the Reward is expressly conditioned on all of the following, each a condition precedent:

1. 01. A Qualifying Indictment is actually obtained;
2. 02. The Review Panel determines, in its sole and binding judgment, that the Claimant's Submission materially and directly contributed to that Qualifying Indictment; and
3. 03. The Claimant satisfies the eligibility, identity-verification, and documentation requirements of these Terms.

The Reward is not a grant, retainer, bounty for participation, salary, wage, consulting fee, expense account, or advance. It does not fund or reimburse investigations, legal fees, litigation costs, travel, staffing, technology, or any operating cost.

The Initiative pays for a verified result, not for work, time, or cooperation.

• Cap. The total aggregate Reward for the Election is US $1,000,000, regardless of the number of Claimants, Submissions, or Qualifying Indictments. [Confirm with counsel whether the cap is per-Election or per-Qualifying-Indictment — as drafted it is a single aggregate cap for the entire Election.]
• Apportionment. Where more than one Submission contributes to a Qualifying Indictment, the Review Panel may apportion the Reward among Claimants in amounts it determines in its sole discretion. The Panel's apportionment is final and binding and exhausts the Funder's obligation.
• Single reward. The Funder's maximum total liability under these Terms is the Reward amount, once.
• Taxes. Any Reward is paid less any legally required withholding. The Claimant is solely responsible for all taxes and must provide a completed IRS Form W-9 (or W-8 series, as applicable) and any information required for tax reporting before payment. [Counsel to confirm 1099-MISC reporting and any state requirements.]
• Payment. The Reward is payable only to a verified, eligible Claimant, by a method the Funder selects, after execution of a release and receipt/acknowledgment in a form the Funder provides (Section 9).

Submissions are evaluated by an independent Review Panel of attorneys, licensed investigators, election-law specialists, and forensic professionals with no financial stake in the outcome.

The Panel determines — in its sole, final, and binding discretion — questions of eligibility, authenticity, materiality, causation, contribution, and apportionment.

To be eligible a Claimant must be a natural person, at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in their jurisdiction), and legally permitted to receive the Reward.

The following are not eligible:

• The Funder and its owners, officers, employees, contractors, and immediate family;
• Members of the Review Panel and their firms;
• Any public official, prosecutor, investigator, or government employee to whom disclosure or non-solicitation of the evidence is a duty of office or would violate law or policy;
• Any person for whom acceptance would violate law, regulation, or a professional or ethical obligation.

Neither this offer nor the Initiative alleges, states, or implies that any identified or identifiable person or entity has engaged in fraud, misconduct, or unlawful conduct.

The Initiative is not a government body, court, prosecutor, or election authority, and is not a substitute for the official canvass, recount, certification, contest, or any governmental or judicial process. Nothing here is intended to, and nothing here shall be construed to, interfere with, delay, obstruct, or influence the administration or certification of the Election.

• Truthfulness. By submitting, the Claimant represents that the information is truthful and accurate to the best of their knowledge and was lawfully obtained. Knowingly false, fabricated, or misleading Submissions void eligibility and may carry civil and criminal consequences, and the Initiative may refer them to authorities.
• Confidentiality. Submissions are handled confidentially and are not disclosed except (a) with the Claimant's consent, (b) to the Review Panel and the Initiative's professional advisers, (c) for lawful referral to prosecuting or investigating authorities, or (d) as required by law, subpoena, or court order.
• License. The Claimant grants the Initiative and the Funder a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to review, copy, analyze, and lawfully transmit the Submission for verification and referral. The Claimant retains ownership of their own materials.
• No obligation to act. The Initiative is under no obligation to review, act on, retain, or refer any Submission, and may decline any Submission for any lawful reason.

Before any payment, the Funder may require the Claimant to:

• (a) Verify identity and eligibility;
• (b) Establish, to the Panel's satisfaction, that the Submission was authentic and lawfully obtained;
• (c) Sign a release and waiver in the Funder's form, releasing the Funder, the Initiative, and the Review Panel from all claims arising out of the offer, the Submission, the review, and the payment; and
• (d) Provide reasonable documentation, including tax forms.

The offer is made "as is." To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Funder, the Initiative, and the Review Panel disclaim all warranties and are not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for lost profits, arising out of or relating to the offer, a Submission, the review, or these Terms.

Each Claimant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Funder, the Initiative, and the Review Panel from claims arising out of the Claimant's Submission, breach of these Terms, or unlawful conduct.

This offer is intended to reward the lawful discovery and reporting of evidence of a crime. It is not an offer to pay any person to vote, to refrain from voting, to register or not register, to influence how any person votes, or to induce any false statement, fabricated evidence, or unlawful act.

Any Submission obtained through illegal means, or any attempt to manufacture or induce evidence, is ineligible and may be referred to authorities. The offer is void where prohibited and is subject to modification or withdrawal to maintain compliance with applicable law.

The Funder may amend, suspend, or withdraw this offer, in whole or in part, at any time before a Qualifying Indictment is obtained, by posting revised terms at [OFFICIAL URL — e.g., cure.vote/terms].

Amendment, suspension, or withdrawal does not create any obligation to any Claimant whose conditions in Section 2 were not fully satisfied before the change took effect.

This offer expires automatically on [EXPIRATION DATE / OUTSIDE DATE — counsel to set] unless earlier withdrawn.

• Governing law. These Terms are governed by the laws of [STATE/JURISDICTION — counsel to select], without regard to conflict-of-laws rules.
• Disputes. [Counsel to select: binding arbitration on an individual basis with a class-action waiver, administered by [ADMINISTRATOR] in [VENUE]; OR exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in [VENUE].]
• Severability. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remainder stays in effect and the provision is limited only to the extent necessary.
• Entire agreement. These Terms are the entire agreement regarding the Reward and supersede all prior or contemporaneous statements, representations, or understandings — oral or written — about funding, expenses, payment, or the Reward. No modification is effective unless posted as revised Terms or made in a writing signed by the Funder.