TERMS OF SERVICE

Effective Date: January 21, 2024

Welcome to Innov8te. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Innov8te's websites, products, services, programs, platforms, and offerings. By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. About Innov8te

Innov8te is a mission-driven brand engagement and sponsorship platform that partners with schools, school districts, educational institutions, and community organizations to provide branded assets in exchange for sponsorship support. Innov8te also works with businesses and sponsors seeking high-visibility, community-aligned brand exposure.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and have legal authority to enter a binding agreement. By using Innov8te, you represent that you are legally capable of entering into contracts and that all information you provide is accurate and complete.

3. Scope of Services

Innov8te may provide sponsored branding programs, design and deployment of branded assets, campaign planning, market exclusivity arrangements, geographic targeting, and reporting. Specific scope, pricing, and deliverables are defined in a separate Engagement Agreement.

4. SMS Communications

Innov8te may use SMS to communicate with users who have opted in for account notifications, service updates, and sponsorship coordination. Innov8te does not send marketing SMS without explicit consent. Opt out at any time by replying STOP. Reply HELP for assistance. Message and data rates may apply. Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

5. Payments & Fees

Sponsors agree to pay all fees in the applicable Engagement Agreement. Fees are generally non-refundable unless stated in writing. Late payments may result in suspension or termination of Services. You are responsible for all applicable taxes.

6. Intellectual Property

All Innov8te trademarks, logos, designs, and proprietary materials are owned by Innov8te or its licensors. Sponsors retain ownership of their brand materials and grant Innov8te a limited license to use them solely for delivering the Services. You may not copy, modify, reverse engineer, or resell Innov8te materials.

7. Exclusivity & Market Placement

Certain campaigns may include category, geographic, or market exclusivity. Exclusivity applies only as expressly stated in the Engagement Agreement and is void if payment obligations are not met. Innov8te reserves the right to determine placement availability at its sole discretion.

8. Disclaimers

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS." INNOV8TE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. Innov8te does not guarantee specific marketing outcomes, exact placement timing, or continuous availability of the Services.

9. Limitation of Liability

Innov8te shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages. Innov8te's total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you in the six months preceding the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Innov8te and its officers, directors, and employees from claims arising out of your use of the Services, breach of these Terms, or your Sponsor Content.

11. Termination

Innov8te may suspend or terminate your access for breach of these Terms, non-payment, or if required by law. Termination does not relieve you of payment obligations accrued prior to termination.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Disputes not resolved within 30 days of written notice shall be brought exclusively in state or federal courts in Texas.

13. Student & Compliance Safeguards

Innov8te does not collect, process, or store student personal data as part of its core Services unless expressly stated in a written agreement. Any interaction with students is governed by applicable school district policies, FERPA, COPPA, and state education regulations.

14. Force Majeure

Innov8te shall not be liable for delays or failures resulting from events beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, pandemics, governmental actions, or changes in school operations.

15. Changes to Terms

Innov8te may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact

For questions about these Terms: services@innov8te.co | innov8te.co