Terms of Service

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Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and The EdTech Roundtable ("we," "us," or "our"). By visiting our website or submitting a request for an invitation, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms.

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

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Our Services

The EdTech Roundtable is a confidential, invitation-only peer council for edtech founders and co-founders, including but not limited to:

• Facilitated peer council sessions for a curated table of edtech founders and co-founders
• An application and invitation process for prospective members
• Related content and communications, including THE SHIFT: Insights from the Founder's Table interview series
• Between-session support such as introductions, referrals, and check-ins among members

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any service at any time with reasonable notice to members.

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Eligibility

Our services are intended for adults aged 18 and older who are founders or co-founders (CEO, COO, CFO, CPO, or other founding seat) of an edtech company. By using our services, you represent that:

• You are at least 18 years of age
• You have the legal authority to enter into this agreement
• The information you provide is accurate and complete

Membership is by invitation only and at our sole discretion. Meeting the eligibility criteria above does not guarantee a seat at the table.

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Application & Invitation Process

By submitting a request for an invitation, you agree to receive communications from The EdTech Roundtable regarding your application, seat availability, and related updates. Submitting a request does not guarantee a seat and does not constitute a purchase or financial commitment.

• Seats are limited and curated for fit; requests are reviewed at our discretion
• We may decline any request without providing a reason
• You may unsubscribe from application-related communications at any time via the link in any email

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Membership & Fees

Membership is $6,000 USD/Annually If you are invited to join and accept a seat, membership terms — including any dues, billing frequency, and session cadence — will be presented to you before you commit. By enrolling, you agree to the pricing and terms presented at that time.

[Refund/Cancellation Policy — to confirm]: [e.g., Full refund available within 14 days of your first session, provided you have not attended more than one session. No refunds after that point. If a cohort is cancelled by us before it begins, a full refund will be issued to all enrolled members.]

All payments are processed securely through third-party payment processors. We do not store credit card or banking information. For payment disputes, please contact us directly before initiating a chargeback. Members in jurisdictions with applicable consumer protection laws may have additional refund rights, and nothing in this section is intended to limit those rights.

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Confidentiality & Intellectual Property

The table is a confidential space. As a member, you agree to:

• Keep confidential any information shared by other members during sessions, including business, financial, and strategic information, and not disclose it outside the group without that member's consent
• Not record sessions unless explicitly authorized
• Use any frameworks, materials, or content we provide for your own personal and professional development only — not for reproduction, resale, or public distribution without written permission

All content we provide — including frameworks, written materials, and branding — is the intellectual property of The EdTech Roundtable / Michael Bates Solutions and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. Unauthorized use or disclosure may result in immediate termination of access and may be subject to legal action.

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Acceptable Use

You agree to engage with our services and fellow members respectfully and professionally. You must not:

• Harass, threaten, or disrespect other members, facilitators, or staff
• Share confidential information disclosed at the table outside the group
• Share session access or materials with individuals who are not members
• Use our services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable regulations
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, scrape, or duplicate our platforms or content
• Misrepresent your identity, credentials, or affiliation

Violation of these standards may result in immediate removal from the table without refund.

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Disclaimers

The Roundtable provides peer facilitation, frameworks, and perspective based on real-world experience. We make no guarantees regarding specific outcomes, results, or business performance. Individual results will vary based on effort, market conditions, and other factors outside our control.

Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that our website or services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

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Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, The EdTech Roundtable shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunities.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 90 days preceding the claim.

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Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time if you violate these Terms, breach confidentiality, or behave in a manner harmful to other members or the integrity of the table.

You may discontinue your membership at any time. Termination does not affect any rights or obligations that arose prior to termination, including confidentiality obligations, which survive termination.

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Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Commonwealth of Kentucky, United States — confirm this matches the operating entity], without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiation between the parties. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within thirty days, it shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in [jurisdiction], and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

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Contact Us

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

• Email: [[email protected]]
• Website: https://roundtable.michaelbatessolutions.com