Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Grant DNA's platform, services, and website (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

Description of Service

Grant DNA provides a platform for nonprofit organizations and grant seekers to:

• Complete grant readiness assessments
• Receive diagnostic reports and recommendations
• Build and refine narrative assets
• Connect with foundation partners and funding opportunities
• Access coaching and consultation services

User Accounts

Registration

To access certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate and current
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach

Account Responsibility

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on the rights of others
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Harvest or collect information about other users
• Use automated systems to access the Service without permission

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Grant DNA and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Service ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant Grant DNA a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your User Content solely for the purpose of providing the Service.

You represent and warrant that you have all rights necessary to grant this license and that your User Content does not violate any third-party rights.

Assessment and Recommendations

No Guarantee of Funding

Grant DNA provides diagnostic assessments and recommendations to help organizations improve their grant readiness. We do not guarantee funding, grant awards, or acceptance into any program.

Professional Advice Disclaimer

The information and recommendations provided through the Service are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. You should consult with qualified professionals for specific guidance.

Accuracy of Information

You are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of information you provide. Grant DNA's assessments and recommendations are based on the information you submit.

Foundation Partner Connections

Grant DNA may facilitate connections between applicants and foundation partners. However:

• We are not responsible for foundation decisions or outcomes
• Foundation partners make independent funding decisions
• Submission through our platform does not guarantee consideration or award
• Each foundation has its own eligibility criteria and requirements

Payment and Fees

Certain features of the Service may require payment of fees. You agree to:

• Pay all applicable fees as described on the Service
• Provide accurate and complete billing information
• Authorize us to charge your payment method

All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated. We reserve the right to change our fees at any time with advance notice.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions that should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
• That the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• That defects will be corrected
• That the Service is free of viruses or harmful components

Your use of the Service is at your sole risk.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GRANT DNA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING:

• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Cost of substitute services
• Business interruption

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Grant DNA and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your User Content

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Service and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Grant DNA regarding the Service.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: