Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Tech Innovators of America website and services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, services, and any related applications operated by Tech Innovators of America ("we," "us," or "our").

2. Description of Service

Tech Innovators of America is a nonprofit organization that provides:

• Educational resources and information about STEM and robotics programs
• Chapter creation and management tools for high school students
• Mentor registration and matching services
• Newsletter and communication services
• Educational content and resources

Our services are designed to empower high school students to engage with technology, robotics, and engineering education.

3. Eligibility and User Requirements

3.1 Age Requirements

Our services are primarily designed for high school students and adults. Users under 13 years of age must have parental consent to use our services.

3.2 Chapter Creation

To create a chapter, you must be:

• A high school student or adult mentor
• Associated with a high school or educational institution
• Committed to following our mission and guidelines

3.3 Mentor Registration

To register as a mentor, you must:

• Have relevant experience in STEM, engineering, or related fields

4. User Conduct and Responsibilities

By using our services, you agree to:

• Follow our mission: Support our goal of empowering students in technology and robotics
• Provide accurate information: Submit truthful and accurate information in all forms and communications
• Respect others: Treat all users, mentors, and students with respect and professionalism
• Maintain safety: Ensure all activities are conducted safely and in accordance with applicable laws
• Protect privacy: Respect the privacy and confidentiality of other users

Prohibited Activities: You agree not to:

• Use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Submit false or misleading information
• Harass, bully, or discriminate against other users
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use our services to promote commercial activities without permission

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Tech Innovators of America and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 User-Generated Content

By submitting content to our website (such as form submissions, feedback, or communications), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute such content for the purpose of providing our services.

5.3 Third-Party Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and content. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party content.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Key privacy commitments:

• We do not sell your personal information
• We collect only the information necessary to provide our services
• We protect your data with appropriate security measures
• We respect your rights to access, correct, and delete your information

7. Disclaimers and Limitations

7.1 Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable and continuous service, but we do not guarantee that our website will be available at all times. We may temporarily suspend or discontinue services for maintenance or other reasons.

7.2 Educational Content

While we provide educational resources and information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content. Users should verify information and consult appropriate professionals when needed.

7.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Tech Innovators of America shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Tech Innovators of America, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. You may also terminate your use of our services at any time.

Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately, and we may delete your account and related information.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through good faith negotiations. If such negotiations fail, disputes may be resolved through appropriate legal channels.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Tech Innovators of America regarding your use of our services.

14. Contact Information

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