Terms and conditions

Effective date: January 6, 2025

These terms cover your use of breakthroughlab.org and your participation in events, programs and communities run by Funding Breakthrough Lab Inc. (“Breakthrough Lab,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Please read them along with our Privacy Policy. By using the site or registering for or attending an event, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site or take part.

Participants in the Funding Breakthrough Lab accelerator also agree to the program terms at fundingbreakthroughlab.org/terms-and-conditions (opens in a new tab), which cover the application fee, commitment deposit and attendance requirements.

1. Information, not advice

Content on this site and at our events, including the immigrant founder resources, is general information. It is not legal, financial, tax or immigration advice. The guidance mentors and speakers share reflects their own expertise and opinions, and success is not guaranteed. Talk to a licensed professional before you act.

2. Events, tickets and donations

• Event registration runs on Luma and donations run on Zeffy, each under their own terms.
• Payments, such as tickets for paid events, are non-refundable unless we say otherwise in writing at the time of purchase. If we cancel a paid event, we will refund your ticket.
• Donations to Funding Breakthrough Lab Inc. are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
• Some events are invite only or application based, and we decide who attends.

3. Recording and media consent

Our events may be photographed, filmed or recorded. By attending, you consent to your voice, likeness and participation appearing in those recordings, which Funding Breakthrough Lab Inc. may use in marketing, training and other materials. If you would rather not appear, tell a host at the event or email natalie@breakthroughlab.org.

4. Code of conduct

To keep our rooms supportive and inclusive, everyone who takes part agrees to:

• Treat fellow attendees, speakers, mentors, hosts and organizers with respect.
• Avoid disruptive, offensive or inappropriate behavior.
• Follow event rules and the instructions of organizers and venues.

We may remove anyone who breaks these rules from an event or community, without a refund.

5. Confidentiality

Many of our gatherings, such as dinners and founder support groups, rely on trust. Please respect the confidentiality of what others share, and don't disclose proprietary, sensitive or personal information from an event without the person's consent.

6. Intellectual property

The Breakthrough Lab name, seal, site content, and materials we provide at events, including templates, presentations and recordings, belong to Funding Breakthrough Lab Inc.. They are for your personal use and may not be reproduced, distributed or sold without our written consent.

7. Changes and cancellations

We may change, reschedule or cancel events and programs at any time, and will let registered participants know promptly about significant changes.

8. Third-party sites

The site links to communities, events and services that we do not own or operate. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for their content, privacy policies or practices, and we are not liable for issues arising from your use of them.

9. Limitation of liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL FUNDING BREAKTHROUGH LAB INC., ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, MENTORS, PARTNERS, LICENSORS, SUPPLIERS OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE, PARTICIPATION IN OUR EVENTS OR PROGRAMS, USE OF OUR MATERIALS, OR RELIANCE ON ANY ADVICE, INFORMATION OR GUIDANCE PROVIDED, INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF DATA, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

OUR MAXIMUM TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SITE OR YOUR PARTICIPATION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PAID US FOR THAT EVENT OR PROGRAM. EACH LIMITATION IN THIS SECTION IS SEVERABLE AND APPLIES EVEN IF ANY LIMITED REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

10. Indemnification

YOU AGREE TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS FUNDING BREAKTHROUGH LAB INC., ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, MENTORS, PARTNERS, LICENSORS AND AGENTS FROM ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES, LOSSES, LIABILITIES, COSTS OR EXPENSES (INCLUDING ATTORNEY'S FEES) ARISING FROM: (I) YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR PARTICIPATION IN OUR EVENTS OR PROGRAMS; (II) YOUR VIOLATION OF THESE TERMS; (III) YOUR VIOLATION OF ANY THIRD PARTY RIGHTS, INCLUDING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OR PRIVACY RIGHTS; OR (IV) ANY ACTION OR OMISSION ON YOUR PART THAT HARMS A THIRD PARTY OR FUNDING BREAKTHROUGH LAB INC.. THIS OBLIGATION SURVIVES THE END OF YOUR PARTICIPATION AND OF THESE TERMS.

11. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time and will show the date of the latest change at the top of this page. Continuing to use the site or take part in our events means you accept the updated terms.

12. Contact

Funding Breakthrough Lab Inc.
natalie@breakthroughlab.org