Stop Political Spam
with Federal Law
You have powerful federal rights to stop unwanted political communications. Campaigns that ignore opt-out requests for commercial emails and text messages may face penalties up to $50,120 per email and $1,500 per text. Here's how to enforce your rights.
The Political Spam Crisis
Drowning in Political Spam
- • 50+ messages daily during election season
- • Individual unsubscribing is endless and ineffective
- • New campaigns emerge constantly
- • Many campaigns ignore unsubscribe requests
- • Most Americans feel overwhelmed
Federal Law Solution
- • Real penalties create accountability
- • Legally valid opt-out requests
- • Evidence documentation for complaints
- • Significant spam reduction reported
- • Privacy protection through encryption
When Federal Laws Protect You
✅ Covered Communications
- • Political emails selling merchandise (T-shirts, mugs, tickets)
- • Political text messages (all types)
- • Event promotion emails with commercial content
- • Fundraising emails with product sales
⚠️ Limited Coverage
- • Pure donation requests (no merchandise)
- • Candidate promotion emails (no sales)
- • Voter registration drives
- • Issue advocacy (no commercial content)
Federal Laws Protecting You
CAN-SPAM Act (Commercial Political Emails)
The CAN-SPAM Act applies to political emails that are primarily commercial - such as those selling merchandise, event tickets, or other products. These emails must honor opt-out requests within 10 business days or face federal penalties.
Enforcement & Penalties:
- Up to $50,120 per email for non-compliance
- 10 business day compliance requirement
- Applies to political emails selling merchandise/products
- Enforced by FTC and state attorneys general
Telephone Consumer Protection Act (Political Text Messages)
The TCPA requires political campaigns to honor opt-out requests for text messages. While recent court decisions have narrowed some TCPA provisions, opt-out compliance requirements remain in effect for all political text communications.
Enforcement & Penalties:
- $500 to $1,500 per text in damages
- Opt-out requests must be honored promptly
- Private right of action for consumers
- Enforced by FCC and state attorneys general
Your Legal Rights
As a consumer, you have specific federal rights when it comes to unwanted political communications. These aren't suggestions - they're enforceable legal requirements with real penalties.
Right to Opt-Out
You can request to stop receiving commercial political communications at any time. Campaigns must comply within 10 days or face federal penalties.
Right to Sue
You can file lawsuits for TCPA violations and recover $500-$1,500 per unauthorized text message.
Right to Evidence
You can collect and maintain evidence of violations for legal proceedings and federal complaints.
Right to Complain
You can file formal complaints with the FCC and state attorneys general for enforcement action.
💡 Why Our Service Works
While federal law provides the framework, many campaigns ignore individual opt-out requests. Our service sends formally structured requests that cite specific legal obligations, making compliance more likely. Plus, our Compliance Alliance creates network effects that encourage broader adherence to opt-out requests.
How DoNotContact.net Enforces Your Rights
Our service leverages federal law where applicable and uses formal opt-out requests to maximize compliance rates.
Legal Opt-Out Requests
We send formally structured opt-out requests that cite applicable federal laws, penalty amounts, and compliance requirements where they apply.
Evidence & Accountability
Your Evidence Locker maintains legally admissible records of all communications and compliance tracking.
Federal Complaint Support
We help you generate formal complaints for non-compliant campaigns with complete documentation and evidence, where federal law applies.
Privacy-First Legal Protection
Bank-Level Privacy Protection
We use SHA-256 cryptographic hashing to create anonymous identifiers for campaigns. Campaigns only receive irreversible hashes that protect your identity while enabling effective legal enforcement.
- • Anonymous hashes protect your data
- • Campaigns can't reverse-engineer your information
- • Bank-level encryption standards
Legal Documentation
Every opt-out request is documented with federal law citations, delivery confirmation, and compliance tracking. Your Evidence Locker provides complete legal documentation.
- • Complete audit trails for legal proceedings
- • Federal law citations and penalty amounts
- • Delivery confirmation and compliance tracking
Ready to Exercise Your Federal Rights?
Join thousands of Americans who've successfully used federal law to stop unwanted political communications. Stop being overwhelmed by political spam - use your legal rights to take back control.
Legal Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult with a qualified attorney for specific legal questions about your situation. Federal penalty amounts are maximums and may vary by case.