# What is VOTEism The Political Opinion Poll App. VOTEism is an anonymous and encrypted political opinion polling app. VOTEism's apps are available at the below links. {% hint style="info" %} ### iOS: [ios.voteism.org](https://ios.voteism.org) Android: [android.voteism.org](https://android.voteism.org) {% endhint %} ### Why VOTEism ? The right of every citizen to participate in government through free and fair elections is well settled under international human rights law, as is the right to freedom of expression and to hold opinions without interference. This is where VOTEism comes in. Current political opinion polls and [psephology](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psephology) methods are riddled with low sample sizes, interviewer biases, [push poll tactics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Push_poll), sock-puppetry, and worst of all, the lack of security and privacy. VOTEism fixes these issues once and for all. Your vote is anonymous and encrypted. The results are published on VOTEism's mobile apps in near real-time. ### Here are some things you MUST know about VOTEism * VOTEism is secure and private. * VOTEism codebase is [open-source](https://github.com/VOTEism). * VOTEism is voluntary and free to use. * You can change your vote any time. Only your latest vote will be counted. * Your votes are encrypted/decrypted using [public key cryptography](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public-key_cryptography). * VOTEism does not serve ads. * VOTEism does not sell your private information. * VOTEism is [transparent](https://docs.voteism.org/transparency). * The results of VOTEism's opinion polls are free to use by anyone. * VOTEism is built, published and funded by VOTEism INC., based in the United States. We have no political, governmental, corporate, or media affiliation. {% hint style="warning" %} **NOTE:** VOTEism is currently available only in India and USA. Let us know if you want VOTEism in your country (voteism\[at]protonmail.com). {% endhint %} \- - - - - - - # Transparency ### 1. Opinion Poll Methodology * VOTEism is an opinion poll app. You need to enable location on your mobile to vote. (In the earlier version of VOTEism, we required you to verify your mobile number to vote. We have now removed this for enhanced voter privacy. Instead we use a combination of hardware signals and other heuristics to uniquely fingerprint a device). * You can change your vote anytime. Only your latest vote will be counted. * Votes are encrypted/decrypted using [public key cryptography](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public-key_cryptography). * Votes are [encrypted](/faqs#encrypted-vote) and signed locally on your mobile device and securely transferred to "***n***" databases. This way we'll have a quorum and also know if any set of cloud data is compromised. * Encrypted votes are downloaded to a separate non-cloud system where they are decrypted with the private key. * An '[anonymised-unencrypted](/faqs#unencrypted-vote)' vote is stored per user for providing near real-time statistics. The tally of the 'anonymised-unencrypted' votes is matched to the tally of the 'encrypted-decrypted' votes. This acts as an additional checksum. * Anonymized and aggregated results are published on the VOTEism mobile apps. ### 2. Auditing and Public Disclosure * VOTEism codebase is [open-source](https://github.com/VOTEism). * Opinion poll results are viewable in VOTEism's mobile apps. * VOTEism is built, published and funded by VOTEism INC., based in the United States. We have no political, governmental, corporate, or media affiliation. * We [welcome](https://docs.voteism.org/contact-media-pr) questions from media in good standing. ### 3. Funding VOTEism. * VOTEism is funded by VOTEism INC. We do not accept any outside funding in exchange for equity. * Our main costs are server bills and the cost of the team involved in building and managing VOTEism's mobile and web apps. * In the event we are unable to meet our costs, we may seek financial support by launching a public donations page. * Know more at the [Funding VOTEism](/funding-voteism) page. *- - - - - - - -* # Current Elections This page lists the elections where VOTEism is currently and previously active. | Country / State | Election | VOTEism Status | | ----------------------- | --------------------------- | ---------------------- | | USA | 2024 Presidential Elections | Available to vote now. | | India (Multiple States) | 2023/24 Assembly Elections | Concluded | | India | 2024 General Election | Concluded | | India - Telangana | 2023 Assembly Election | Concluded | | India - Chattisgarh | 2023 Assembly Election | Concluded | | India - Mizoram | 2023 Assembly Election | Concluded | | India - Madhya Pradesh | 2023 Assembly Election | Concluded | | India - Rajasthan | 2023 Assembly Election | Concluded | | India - Andhra Pradesh | 2024 Assembly Election | Concluded | | Belarus | 2020 Presidential Election | Concluded | | USA | 2020 Presidential Election | Concluded | {% hint style="danger" %} **IMPORTANT: INDIA - LAST DAY TO VOTE:** The deadline for opinion polling is 48 hours before the first voting day (Silence Period). This varies from region to region. VOTEism ignores all opinion poll votes polled after the deadline. More information on voting dates available here: {% endhint %} Do you want VOTEism in your country? Let us know: voteism\[at]protonmail.com {% hint style="info" %} ## Download VOTEism Apps to vote. ### iOS: [ios.voteism.org](https://ios.voteism.org) ### Android: [android.voteism.org](https://android.voteism.org) {% endhint %} # Open Source {% hint style="success" %} ### Source Code: [github.com/VOTEism](https://github.com/VOTEism) {% endhint %} # FAQs ### Encrypted Vote VS Unencrypted Vote. {% tabs %} {% tab title="Encrypted Vote" %} An encrypted vote looks like this. It can only be decrypted with a private key located on a separate 'non-cloud' system. | item | details | | ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | idencrypted | fingerprint-[^1]idencrypted-hash | | time | 2022-01-01 13:46:34 | | encryptedVote | WR+fxqNbpup4VhLRNbLKdw0GKRRQcmzLbZmc5cmIYRiR8tVeVOV2gegPYNZOw+KhemFkMnCS1UhWNM7pwqfV0wkJqmRzOFDPzAvx8jKWiFmfkhQFpkYTRH/+XezMaY6qKwee+k4Fn9QJCVVoju3xQhxmPbpmn+wr6zRqAaj8hPasZSKk81jtqWzNnlty4FqpHWU/CeUfGkf71YQNDZv2wjD/yK0ClHImwCA2fs7Tfo+VE+v7zvoEK57lEUGOAEIPW4fayXF7/B29OJf2bTUZQgaVQwTok7w+e8E4MzT+T... | | signature | c5b6c9eece7872a7f2e00vote52c973b7444a7775a2308f0f83b4896e82f... | | {% endtab %} | | {% tab title="Unencrypted Vote" %} An unencrypted vote looks like this. Unencrypted votes are used for providing near realtime results.
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{% endtab %} {% endtabs %} Encrypted votes are stored in 'n' databases. Unencrypted votes are stored in 'm' databases. Unencrypted votes are tallied once every five minutes. Encrypted votes are decrypted and tallied multiple times per day and whenever an audit is required. At any point in time, the tally of encrypted votes and unencrypted votes must match. This serves as a checksum. *** [^1]: # Report Bugs / White Hat Please report all bugs / vulnerabilities to voteism at protonmail dot com # Funding VOTEism * VOTEism is funded by VOTEism INC., based in the United States * We have no political, governmental, corporate, media or venture capital affiliation. * We do not accept any funding in exchange for equity. * Our main costs are server bills and the cost of the team involved in building and managing VOTEism's mobile and web apps. * No payment is required to use VOTEism. * In the event we are unable to meet our costs, we may seek financial support by launching a public donations page. VOTEism does not offer anything in return for your sponsorship. # Services and Privacy Terms This document is important. We urge you to read this fully before using VOTEism. 1. Welcome to VOTEism.
2. Your use of VOTEism's mobile, web and any other associated apps and related services (collectively, "Services" and/or "VOTEism") is governed by this agreement. The Services are offered subject to your acceptance without modification of ALL of the Services and Privacy Terms contained herein.
3. VOTEism is built, published and funded by VOTEism INC., based in the United States. We have no political, governmental, corporate, or media affiliation. 4. VOTEism is an Opinion Poll App. Any findings from VOTEism's opinion polls apply only at the time you have polled your opinion and the results do not predict the final outcome of any election.
5. All opinion poll results published by VOTEism are aggregate and anonymized. In other words, all personally identifiable information if any is removed when publishing official opinion poll results.
6. You cannot use the Services if you are a person barred from receiving the Services under the laws of your country and the country in which you are resident of from which you use the Services.
7. You affirm that you meet the minimum age required by the laws of your country for you to vote.
8. **Restrictions**: Businesses or individuals in the following countries are not permitted to use VOTEism: Iran, North Korea, Syria, Crimea, Cuba, and any other country restricted by law (this changes occasionally). VOTEism does not conduct business with individuals and entities on the Specially Designated Nationals ("SDN") list. For more information on these laws, click [here](http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/Programs/Pages/Programs.aspx) and [here](https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx). In addition, there may be other countries we do not currently service. Interested parties in these locations will be unable to use our Services.
9. You cannot use VOTEism in any way that interferes others from using VOTEism. If you use VOTEism in any unreasonable way we reserve the right to disable your access to VOTEism without any notice to you.
10. You will need to create an account to use VOTEism. Use of VOTEism requires that your data be stored in our servers. This data is your property. Your account information such as your mobile number, location, email id, password, payment information, address, and other private account data will never be sold or distributed to third parties except as required to provide you our service.
11. VOTEism does not serve paid advertisements.
12. **Funding VOTEism:** * VOTEism is self funded and we currently do not accept any outside funding. * Our main costs are associated (but not limited) to server bills, SMS costs for verifying mobile numbers (where required) and the cost of the team involved in building and managing VOTEism's mobile and web apps. * In the event we are unable to meet our costs, we reserve the right to seek financial support by launching a public donations page.
13. We collect non-identifying statistical data about usage. We use cookies to store browsing information, such as your preferences or profile information. We reserve the right to use this data to improve our services.
14. You can vote any number of times. You can change your vote anytime. Only your latest vote will be counted.
15. Your votes are encrypted using [public key cryptography](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public-key_cryptography).
16. VOTEism asserts its copyright over the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) of its mobile and web apps and all Services.
17. All Brands, Logos, Identities, displayed in VOTEism belong to their respective owners. VOTEism branding including the styling and colors are protected under the Common Law Copyright and other laws.
18. This Agreement does not transfer from VOTEism to you any VOTEism or third party intellectual property.
19. VOTEism may make changes to the Services and Privacy Terms from time to time.
20. VOTEism is provided "as is". VOTEism hereby disclaims all warranties of any kind, express or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. VOTEism makes no warranty that it will be error free, timely, secure, or uninterrupted. You understand that your use of VOTEism is at your own discretion and risk.
21. In no event will VOTEism be liable for: (i) any damages; (ii) the cost of procurement of a substitute product or (iii) any interruption of use or loss or corruption of data. The foregoing shall not apply to the extent prohibited by applicable law.
22. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless VOTEism, its officers, directors and employees, customers, users, and all third-party services from and against any claims, losses or damages, including court costs and attorneys' fees, arising out of your use of the Services, including but not limited to your violation of this Agreement.
23. **Data Use Policy:** All data and analysis officially published by VOTEism may be used by anyone for free. No prior permission is needed. An attribution to VOTEism such as "*Data by VOTEism*", with a link back to is appreciated but not required.
24. The laws of the State of Delaware (USA) govern our Services and Privacy Terms, as well as any disputes, whether in court or arbitration, which might arise between VOTEism and you, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
25. Contact Information. Direct all correspondence to hello//at//voteism//dot//org \ (or) voteism//at//protonmail//dot//com **VOTEism Services and Privacy Terms.** \ **Version: A.27.July.2023.**\ **Effective date of this version : 27-July-2023.** *- - - - End of Services and Privacy Terms - - - -* {% hint style="success" %} #### **Please also read our** [**Transparency Statement**](https://docs.voteism.org/transparency)**.‌** {% endhint %} # Contact - Media - PR We welcome questions from media in good standing. You can reach us at ... * **Email**: voteism//at//protonmail//dot//com (preferred) * **Keybase**: () Please note that we are a small team with limited time and resources. We may not be able to reply to every query. Download VOTEism logos below.