terms & Conditions
license agreement
Effective Date: The date on which you agree to this Agreement.
1. Grant of License
Right to Start (“Licensor”) grants you (“Licensee”) a non-exclusive, revocable, limited, non-commercial, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to use the brand, trademark, phrase, and logo (the “Licensed Properties”) for the campaign “America the Entrepreneurial” until the date of December 31, 2026. Licensor may choose to extend the term of this license at its own discretion.
Furthermore, if Licensee is a government leader with the authority to make official decisions on behalf of a city, county, or state government, Licensee may utilize this License in connection with a branded initiative for a designated geographic area (such as a city, county, or state) connected to your governmental authority with the name “[insert your city/county/state here] the Entrepreneurial” (for example, “Little Rock the Entrepreneurial” or “New Mexico the Entrepreneurial”). Licensor has sole discretion in determining whether Licensee has the proper official authority to serve as the agent on behalf of a city, county, or state government for such purposes.
2. Purpose and Use
This license is intended to celebrate and promote entrepreneurship consistent with the mission and values of Right to Start and the campaign America the Entrepreneurial. Licensee agrees to use the Licensed Properties in a positive, inclusive, non-divisive, non-inflammatory, and non-partisan manner that reflects this mission and these values, may not use the Licensed Properties to influence any election, and may not leverage the Licensed Properties to generate commercial revenues, sales, or fundraising of any kind (other than de minimis funds to offset simple event gathering expenses such as basic coffee or snacks).
Licensees must follow official brand guidelines posted on the “America the Entrepreneurial” website on using the Licensed Properties, if such guidelines exist.
When Licensee’s website uses the Licensed Properties, Licensee must include a hyperlink back to the website of America the Entrepreneurial (www.AmericaTheEntrepreneurial.org).
3. Acknowledgment of Rights
Licensee acknowledges that Right to Start owns all intellectual property rights, including the Licensed Properties and any trademarks, service marks, and goodwill, associated with “America the Entrepreneurial” and the America the Entrepreneurial campaign. Licensee receives no ownership or title to these rights and agrees not to contest, register, or impair them in any way.
4. Restrictions
Licensee shall not:
1. Grant of License
Right to Start (“Licensor”) grants you (“Licensee”) a non-exclusive, revocable, limited, non-commercial, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to use the brand, trademark, phrase, and logo (the “Licensed Properties”) for the campaign “America the Entrepreneurial” until the date of December 31, 2026. Licensor may choose to extend the term of this license at its own discretion.
Furthermore, if Licensee is a government leader with the authority to make official decisions on behalf of a city, county, or state government, Licensee may utilize this License in connection with a branded initiative for a designated geographic area (such as a city, county, or state) connected to your governmental authority with the name “[insert your city/county/state here] the Entrepreneurial” (for example, “Little Rock the Entrepreneurial” or “New Mexico the Entrepreneurial”). Licensor has sole discretion in determining whether Licensee has the proper official authority to serve as the agent on behalf of a city, county, or state government for such purposes.
2. Purpose and Use
This license is intended to celebrate and promote entrepreneurship consistent with the mission and values of Right to Start and the campaign America the Entrepreneurial. Licensee agrees to use the Licensed Properties in a positive, inclusive, non-divisive, non-inflammatory, and non-partisan manner that reflects this mission and these values, may not use the Licensed Properties to influence any election, and may not leverage the Licensed Properties to generate commercial revenues, sales, or fundraising of any kind (other than de minimis funds to offset simple event gathering expenses such as basic coffee or snacks).
Licensees must follow official brand guidelines posted on the “America the Entrepreneurial” website on using the Licensed Properties, if such guidelines exist.
When Licensee’s website uses the Licensed Properties, Licensee must include a hyperlink back to the website of America the Entrepreneurial (www.AmericaTheEntrepreneurial.org).
3. Acknowledgment of Rights
Licensee acknowledges that Right to Start owns all intellectual property rights, including the Licensed Properties and any trademarks, service marks, and goodwill, associated with “America the Entrepreneurial” and the America the Entrepreneurial campaign. Licensee receives no ownership or title to these rights and agrees not to contest, register, or impair them in any way.
4. Restrictions
Licensee shall not:
- Use the Licensed Properties as a means to generate commercial revenues or sales, or engage in fundraising of any kind, whether on behalf of a for-profit company, non-profit organization, or as a volunteer-driven effort; however, notwithstanding the foregoing, Licensee may accept de minimis funds to be used for offsetting simple event gathering expenses such as basic coffee or snacks.
- Use the Licensed Properties or operate any related activities in a divisive, partisan, inflammatory, or polarizing manner.
- Use the Licensed Properties or operate any related activities to promote or oppose any political party, candidate, or campaign or engage in influencing any election or ballot measures.
- Use the Licensed Properties in connection with hate speech, criminal activity, or any conduct likely to create public controversy or harm the reputation of Right to Start or its mission.
- Alter, modify, or misrepresent the Licensed Properties or their association with Right to Start or America the Entrepreneurial.
- Use or apply for any confusingly similar marks or phrases to the Licensed Properties.
- Use the Licensed Properties to imply endorsement of Licensee or Licensee’s activities or viewpoints beyond the license.
5. Revocation and Termination
Licensor may revoke or terminate this license at any time for cause, as determined in the sole discretion of Right to Start, including but not limited to:
Licensor may revoke or terminate this license at any time for cause, as determined in the sole discretion of Right to Start, including but not limited to:
- Conduct inconsistent with Licensor’s mission, values, or public reputation;
- Actions or statements that are divisive, inflammatory, partisan, engaging in influencing elections, or contrary to the spirit of America the Entrepreneurial; or
- Violation of any term of this Agreement.
In such cases, Licensor will notify Licensee in writing or electronically, and Licensee must immediately discontinue all use of the Licensed Properties and remove them from all materials. In such event, Licensor has the right to use all legal means, including but not limited to injunctions, to enforce this section.
Licensee may terminate this license voluntarily at any time by ceasing all use of the Licensed Properties and providing notice to Licensor in writing or electronically.
6. No Ownership or Endorsement
This license does not transfer ownership of any Licensed Properties or related intellectual property rights. Use of the Licensed Properties does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, partnership, formal affiliation, or agency with Right to Start beyond this limited license.
7. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement, including its interpretation, performance, or breach, shall be resolved exclusively and confidentially by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules then in effect. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator selected in accordance with those Rules, and shall take place in Kansas City, Missouri, unless otherwise agreed by the parties. The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Each party shall bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs, except that the arbitrator may, in their discretion, award reasonable fees and costs to the prevailing party. Nothing in this section shall prevent Right to Start from seeking injunctive or equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property or enforce its rights under this Agreement.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Right to Start shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the use of “America the Entrepreneurial,” even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall Right to Start’s total liability to any Licensee exceed one hundred dollars ($100).
9. Indemnification
Licensee agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Right to Start, its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to: (a) Licensee’s use of the Licensed Properties; (b) any violation of this Agreement; (c) any act, omission, or representation made by Licensee in connection with its use of the Licensed Properties; and (d) any third-party claim arising from Licensee’s modification or misuse of the Licensed Properties. This obligation shall survive termination of this Agreement.
10. No Agency or Partnership
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create any partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between the parties. Licensee shall not represent or imply that it has any authority to bind or act on behalf of Right to Start or that it is an official agent, partnership (as defined by law), or representative of Right to Start or the America the Entrepreneurial campaign.
11. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, understandings, or agreements, whether written or oral, relating to the use of the Licensed Properties.
12. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
13. Modification
Right to Start may modify this Agreement from time to time to reflect updates to its mission, programs, or policies. Any updated terms will be posted publicly on the Right to Start website and will apply to all continued use of “America the Entrepreneurial” after the effective date of such updates. Licensee is responsible for reviewing the current version of this Agreement periodically. Continued use of the Licensed Properties will constitute acceptance of any and all modified Agreements in the future.
14. Notices
Any notices or communications required or permitted under this Agreement may be provided electronically, including via the email address supplied by the Licensee or through public posting on the Right to Start website. Electronic notice shall be deemed effective upon transmission or posting.
15. Acceptance
By clicking on “Submit” (or equivalent button on the website), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this License Agreement.
Licensee may terminate this license voluntarily at any time by ceasing all use of the Licensed Properties and providing notice to Licensor in writing or electronically.
6. No Ownership or Endorsement
This license does not transfer ownership of any Licensed Properties or related intellectual property rights. Use of the Licensed Properties does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, partnership, formal affiliation, or agency with Right to Start beyond this limited license.
7. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement, including its interpretation, performance, or breach, shall be resolved exclusively and confidentially by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules then in effect. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator selected in accordance with those Rules, and shall take place in Kansas City, Missouri, unless otherwise agreed by the parties. The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Each party shall bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs, except that the arbitrator may, in their discretion, award reasonable fees and costs to the prevailing party. Nothing in this section shall prevent Right to Start from seeking injunctive or equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property or enforce its rights under this Agreement.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Right to Start shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the use of “America the Entrepreneurial,” even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall Right to Start’s total liability to any Licensee exceed one hundred dollars ($100).
9. Indemnification
Licensee agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Right to Start, its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to: (a) Licensee’s use of the Licensed Properties; (b) any violation of this Agreement; (c) any act, omission, or representation made by Licensee in connection with its use of the Licensed Properties; and (d) any third-party claim arising from Licensee’s modification or misuse of the Licensed Properties. This obligation shall survive termination of this Agreement.
10. No Agency or Partnership
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create any partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between the parties. Licensee shall not represent or imply that it has any authority to bind or act on behalf of Right to Start or that it is an official agent, partnership (as defined by law), or representative of Right to Start or the America the Entrepreneurial campaign.
11. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, understandings, or agreements, whether written or oral, relating to the use of the Licensed Properties.
12. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
13. Modification
Right to Start may modify this Agreement from time to time to reflect updates to its mission, programs, or policies. Any updated terms will be posted publicly on the Right to Start website and will apply to all continued use of “America the Entrepreneurial” after the effective date of such updates. Licensee is responsible for reviewing the current version of this Agreement periodically. Continued use of the Licensed Properties will constitute acceptance of any and all modified Agreements in the future.
14. Notices
Any notices or communications required or permitted under this Agreement may be provided electronically, including via the email address supplied by the Licensee or through public posting on the Right to Start website. Electronic notice shall be deemed effective upon transmission or posting.
15. Acceptance
By clicking on “Submit” (or equivalent button on the website), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this License Agreement.
