The LaunchPad Community Inc. d/b/a The LaunchPad
Effective Date: June 1, 2026

1. Sponsorship Agreement

By signing below and/or submitting payment, the Sponsor agrees to these Terms & Conditions for participation in programs, training initiatives, contests, and related events hosted by The LaunchPad Community Inc. d/b/a The LaunchPad (“The LaunchPad”).

Sponsorship benefits are provided according to the selected sponsorship tier and confirmed in writing by The LaunchPad.

2. Sponsorship Tiers

The LaunchPad offers the following sponsorship tiers. All benefits are subject to written confirmation in the applicable sponsorship agreement.

The LaunchPad offers multiple sponsorship opportunities, which may include scholarship sponsorships, community sponsorships, leadership sponsorships, corporate sponsorships, or other customized sponsor arrangements.

Sponsor benefits are based on the sponsorship tier selected by the Sponsor and confirmed in writing by The LaunchPad through a sponsor package, invoice, payment page, proposal, order form, or written agreement.

Benefits may include, but are not limited to, scholarship funding, recognition on The LaunchPad website, social media recognition, logo placement, sponsor spotlight features, scholarship contest support, networking opportunities, event visibility, speaking opportunities, branded materials, mentorship opportunities, employee engagement opportunities, training opportunities, or other sponsor-related deliverables.

Current sponsorship levels may include:

• Scholar Sponsor  
• Community Sponsor  
• Leadership Sponsor  
• Corporate Sponsor / Custom Corporate Sponsorship

Corporate Sponsorships may be customized based on the sponsor’s goals, contribution level, desired visibility, scholarship support, employee engagement, training opportunities, event involvement, community impact goals, or other mutually agreed-upon sponsor benefits.

Corporate Sponsorship pricing, benefits, payment terms, and deliverables must be confirmed in writing by The LaunchPad through a proposal, invoice, payment page, order form, or written agreement.

Specific pricing and benefits are listed on the applicable sponsor package, website payment page, proposal, invoice, order form, or written agreement in effect at the time of sponsorship confirmation.

Specific benefits, timelines, visibility, and deliverables are subject to the selected sponsorship level, sponsor eligibility, payment status, program schedule, production deadlines, sponsor-provided materials, required approvals, and written confirmation from The LaunchPad.

The LaunchPad may make reasonable substitutions, adjustments, or modifications to sponsorship benefits when necessary due to program changes, event changes, production limitations, sponsor delays, missing or late sponsor materials, vendor availability, event logistics, or circumstances outside The LaunchPad’s reasonable control.

3. Payment Terms

• Fifty percent (50%) of the total sponsorship payment is due at the time the sponsorship application is completed online at https://www.l-pad.com.
• The remaining balance is due no later than thirty (30) days prior to the Kick-Off Weekend.
• Sponsorship benefits will not be activated until the initial payment is received.

Corporate Sponsorship Payments

Corporate Sponsorships and other large sponsorship arrangements may be invoiced directly by The LaunchPad. Upon agreement, The LaunchPad will issue an invoice with an ACH payment link. Sponsors may request a credit card payment link; however, ACH payment is preferred for large sponsorship payments when available.

Corporate Sponsorship benefits will not be activated until the required initial payment or agreed payment arrangement has been received and confirmed by The LaunchPad.

Payment Plans

Payment plans may be arranged upon prior written approval from an authorized LaunchPad representative. All agreed payment plan terms must be followed to maintain sponsorship status.

Missed Balance Deadline

If the remaining balance is not received by the thirty (30) day deadline prior to Kick-Off Weekend, The LaunchPad reserves the right to:

• If applicable, any sponsor-supported or sponsor-nominated participant placement may be modified, reassigned, or delayed until payment is fulfilled; and/or
• Modify or suspend sponsorship benefits until payment is fulfilled.

Sponsorship payments are non-refundable except as provided in Section 6.

4. Tax, Legal, and Accounting Treatment

The LaunchPad does not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Sponsors are responsible for consulting their own advisors regarding the tax, accounting, or legal treatment of any sponsorship payment.

5. Marketing Materials & Logo Usage

Sponsor must provide required logos, brand assets, approvals, copy, images, and other requested materials by the deadlines provided by The LaunchPad. Failure to provide materials or approvals on time may delay, reduce, or prevent delivery of certain sponsorship benefits without refund. The LaunchPad reserves final discretion regarding placement and presentation.

Sponsors grant The LaunchPad a non-exclusive license to use sponsor trademarks solely for promotional purposes related to the sponsorship.

Sponsors may not use The LaunchPad’s branding without prior written approval.

6. Code of Conduct

Sponsors agree to conduct themselves professionally and in alignment with The LaunchPad’s mission.

The LaunchPad reserves the right to terminate sponsorship participation without refund if sponsor conduct is unlawful, unethical, or inconsistent with organizational values.

7. Cancellation & Program Changes

Sponsor Cancellation

• More than 45 days prior to the program start date: Sponsors are eligible for a full refund of sponsorship fees paid. 
• 30–45 days prior to the program start date: Sponsors are eligible for a 50% refund of sponsorship fees paid. 
• Within 30 days of the program start date: Sponsorship fees are non-refundable. 

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to The LaunchPad.

Program Modification or Cancellation

The LaunchPad reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel programming due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to insufficient enrollment, speaker availability, venue issues, weather events, natural disasters, acts of God, government actions, public health emergencies, or other factors beyond its reasonable control.

In such cases, sponsors may receive:

• A full refund of sponsorship fees paid, or 
• The option to transfer sponsorship participation to a future program cycle. 

8. Limitation of Liability

The LaunchPad shall not be liable for indirect or consequential damages, delays, interruptions, or failure to perform resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God. The LaunchPad is not responsible for any ancillary or consequential sponsor expenses, including but not limited to travel, lodging, marketing materials, shipping costs, or other related expenditures. Total liability shall not exceed the total sponsorship fee paid.

9. Data Privacy

Participant data will only be shared with appropriate consent and must not be sold, misused, or transferred unlawfully.

10. Indemnification

Sponsor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless The LaunchPad Community Inc., its officers, directors, and agents from claims arising from sponsor materials, activities, or misconduct.

11. Intellectual Property

All program materials remain the exclusive property of The LaunchPad Community Inc. Sponsorship does not grant reproduction rights.

12. No Guaranteed Outcomes

The LaunchPad will make reasonable efforts to deliver the sponsorship benefits confirmed in writing. However, sponsorship does not guarantee specific enrollment numbers, participant outcomes, employment outcomes, media coverage, social media engagement, business referrals, sales, tax treatment, public recognition results, or other specific results unless expressly stated in writing by The LaunchPad.

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida.

Mandatory Mediation

Disputes shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiation and mandatory mediation in Florida.

Binding Arbitration

If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Florida under AAA rules. A single arbitrator shall preside. The parties waive jury trial rights.

The LaunchPad may seek injunctive relief in court to protect intellectual property or contractual rights.

Attorneys’ Fees

The prevailing party in any mediation, arbitration, or legal proceeding shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, including appellate fees.