Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: 8/20/25

Welcome to InnovateHERs. We are a nonprofit organization based in Texas, USA. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use our Site.

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1. About InnovateHERs and Our Website

This website is owned and operated by InnovateHERs, a nonprofit organization registered in Texas, USA.
Our Site provides:

• Information and resources to support women in business and entrepreneurship.

• Access to databases of courses, competitions, and events.

• Opportunities to submit materials for competitions, events, or scholarship consideration.

• Donation functionality to support our mission.

The Site and its services are free to use, except for voluntary donations.

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2. Binding Agreement

By using our Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and any additional guidelines posted on the Site.

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3. Eligibility

Our Site is open to all users worldwide. We do not impose age restrictions; however, if you are under the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you should use the Site only under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

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4. Donations

All donations made through our Site are voluntary and non-refundable. As a nonprofit, we rely on donations to continue our mission of empowering women in business and entrepreneurship.

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5. User-Generated Content (Submissions)

By submitting any materials (including applications, documents, essays, images, or other content) to our Site, you confirm that you either own the rights to such materials or have permission to use them. You grant InnovateHERs a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and share your submission for the purposes of operating competitions, scholarships, or events, and for promotional purposes connected with InnovateHERs.

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We reserve the right to reject or remove submissions that are inappropriate, offensive, or otherwise violate these Terms.

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6. Intellectual Property

All content provided on this Site, including but not limited to logos, branding, text, graphics, databases, and resources, are the exclusive property of InnovateHERs unless otherwise stated. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without prior written consent.

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7. No Commercial Use

You may not use our Site or its materials for any commercial purpose without express permission from InnovateHERs.

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8. Suspension or Termination of Use

We reserve the right to suspend or permanently restrict access to the Site for users who:

• Submit unlawful, inappropriate, or harmful content.

• Misuse our Site or attempt to disrupt its operation.

• Violate these Terms in any way.

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9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Texas law, InnovateHERs is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or connected to the use (or inability to use) our Site, including errors in databases or reliance on third-party opportunities listed.

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10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless InnovateHERs, its team, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Site, your submissions, or your violation of these Terms.

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11. Changes to the Site and Terms

We may update or modify the Site or these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes take effect immediately upon posting. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the new Terms.

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12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, USA, without regard to conflict of law rules. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Austin, Texas.