Contribution limits refer to the maximum amount of money that an individual can donate to a political campaign, party or candidate during a specific time period. These limits are set by law and vary depending on the level of government and type of election being contested. The purpose of contribution limits is to prevent wealthy individuals from using their financial resources to unfairly influence elections, while also ensuring that candidates have access to sufficient funds for campaigning. Contribution limits help promote fairness in the electoral process by limiting the amount of money that can be donated and received by political parties or candidates.