These Website Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the websites operated by Handraise, Inc., including https://handraise.com and any other sites that link to these Terms (collectively, the “Website”).

These Terms do not apply to your use of Handraise’s subscription software and programmatic PR services, including Handraise’s NewsAmp Programmatic PR platform and any other Handraise SaaS products (collectively, the “Subscription Services”). Use of the Subscription Services is governed by the applicable subscription services agreement, services order, or master services agreement entered into between you (or your organization) and Handraise, and any related data processing addendum (collectively, the “Subscription Agreement”).

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.

1. Who We Are

Handraise, Inc. (“Handraise,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a company incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware, with its principal office located at:

Handraise, Inc.
1135 W 6th St, Suite 110A
Austin, TX 78703

We own and operate proprietary PR and reputation management technology, including a Programmatic PR platform and SaaS applications, that enable our customers to increase brand awareness and earned media impact (the “Services”).


2. Eligibility

The Website is intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age. If you are under the age of 18, you may only use the Website with the consent and active supervision of a parent or legal guardian who accepts these Terms on your behalf.

By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you (a) are at least 18 years of age, or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian, and (b) have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract with us.


3. Scope of These Terms

These Terms apply only to:

  • Your access to and use of the Website and its content, and

  • Any information, materials, or content made available on or through the Website, such as marketing content, blog posts, resources, and any demos or forms accessible from the Website.

These Terms do not govern:

  • Your organization’s use of any Subscription Services purchased from Handraise. Those are governed by your Subscription Agreement.

  • Any data we receive or process through the Subscription Services on behalf of our customers. That data is governed by the Subscription Agreement and related data processing addendum.

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal information through the Website and our Online Properties. By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read our Privacy Policy and understand that your use of the Website is subject to it.


4. Changes to the Website and to These Terms

We may update or modify the Website, any content on it, or these Terms at any time, at our discretion.

When we make material changes to these Terms, we may provide notice by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of these Terms and, where appropriate, by providing additional notice (for example, by posting a notice on the Website).

Continued use of the Website after any changes to these Terms become effective constitutes your acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Website.


5. Ownership of the Website and Content

The Website, including all content, features, and functionality (such as text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video, software, and the design and arrangement thereof), is owned by Handraise or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Except as expressly permitted in these Terms, you may not use any part of the Website or its content without our prior written permission.


Trademarks

“Handraise,” any related logos, and all other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans used on the Website are trademarks or service marks of Handraise or its affiliates or licensors. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission. Other names, logos, and marks that appear on the Website are the trademarks of their respective owners.

6. License and Permitted Use

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, Handraise grants you a limited, revocable, non exclusive, non transferable, and non sublicensable license to:

  • Access and use the Website for your personal or internal business purposes, and

  • View, download, and print copies of content from the Website for your own personal or internal business use only, provided that you do not remove any proprietary notices.

You may not:

  • Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works of the Website or its content.

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, publicly display, republish, download, store, or transmit any content from the Website, except as permitted above.

  • Use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering or extraction methods.

  • Use the Website in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website or interfere with any other party’s use of the Website.

Any use of the Website or its content not expressly permitted by these Terms is prohibited and may violate applicable laws.


7. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to use the Website:

  1. For any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation.

  2. To submit or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, fraudulent, defamatory, obscene, harassing, or otherwise objectionable.

  3. To impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.

  4. To attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion or feature of the Website, or to any systems or networks connected to the Website.

  5. To test, scan, or probe the vulnerability of any system or network, or breach any security or authentication measures.

  6. To introduce viruses, worms, Trojan horses, or other harmful code.

  7. To use any device, software, or routine that interferes with the proper working of the Website or any activity conducted on the Website.

If you violate these Terms, we may suspend or terminate your access to the Website and pursue any other remedies available under applicable law.


8. User Submissions and Feedback

From time to time, the Website may allow you to submit information, questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, or other content (collectively, “User Submissions”).

You retain ownership of any User Submissions you submit, but you grant Handraise a worldwide, non exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty free, fully sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such User Submissions in any media, for any lawful business purpose.

If you submit suggestions, feedback, or other comments about the Website or our Services (“Feedback”), you agree that Handraise is free to use such Feedback for any purpose without restriction and without any obligation to compensate you.

You represent and warrant that:

  • You have all rights necessary to grant the licenses above, and

  • Your User Submissions and Feedback do not infringe the rights of any third party or violate any law.


9. Third Party Content and Links

The Website may contain links to third party websites or resources, or may display content provided by third parties (including partners, event organizers, or other third parties).

These links and resources are provided for convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or make any representations or warranties regarding any third party websites or content, and we are not responsible for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

If you access any third party websites or content from the Website, you do so at your own risk and subject to the terms and privacy policies of those third parties.


10. No Reliance on Information

Content on the Website is provided for general informational purposes only. While we aim to keep the information on the Website accurate and up to date, we do not guarantee that any content is complete, accurate, or current.

You should not rely on the Website as the sole basis for making business, legal, financial, or other decisions. Any reliance you place on information on the Website is at your own risk.


11. Privacy

Please review our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in connection with the Website and our Online Properties.

By using the Website, you acknowledge and agree that we may process your personal information as described in our Privacy Policy.


12. Data Security and International Transfers

We use administrative, organizational, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information processed through the Website. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be fully secure.

By using the Website, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States and other countries, which may have data protection laws that are different from those in your country of residence.

For more information, please see the “International data transfers” and related sections in our Privacy Policy.


13. Children’s Use

The Website and its content are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in connection with the Website.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information to us via the Website, please contact us at privacy@handraise.com.


14. Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, INFORMATION, AND MATERIALS MADE AVAILABLE ON OR THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND NON INFRINGEMENT, AND ALL WARRANTIES ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

  • THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR FREE,

  • ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR

  • THE WEBSITE OR ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE WEBSITE WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, OR CURRENT.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSIONS OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.


15. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL HANDRAISE OR ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:

  • YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE WEBSITE, OR

  • ANY CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE,

WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE WILL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (USD $100).

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.


16. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Handraise and its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:

  • Your violation of these Terms,

  • Your use of the Website, or

  • Your User Submissions or Feedback.

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses.


17. Termination and Suspension

We may suspend or terminate your access to all or part of the Website at any time, with or without notice, if we believe:

  • You have violated these Terms,

  • Your use of the Website poses a security or legal risk, or

  • We decide to discontinue the Website (in whole or part).

Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive will survive, including ownership provisions, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification.


18. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, USA, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

You agree that the state and federal courts located in Travis County, Texas will have exclusive jurisdiction over any claim or dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.


19. Notice to California Residents

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under California law. Please review the “Notice to California Residents” section in our Privacy Policy for more detail on your rights and how to exercise them.


20. Export and Sanctions Compliance

You may not use the Website in violation of any U.S. export laws or regulations, or in violation of any applicable trade or economic sanctions laws.

By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you are not located in a jurisdiction that is subject to a comprehensive U.S. government embargo and that you are not listed on any U.S. government list of prohibited or restricted parties.


21. Miscellaneous

  • Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Handraise regarding your use of the Website.

  • Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

  • No Waiver. Our failure to enforce any right or provision in these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

  • Assignment. You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations under them without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms without restriction.

  • Headings. Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of these Terms.


22. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms or the Website, please contact us at:

Handraise, Inc.
1135 W 6th St, Suite 110A
Austin, TX 78703
ATTN: Handraise General Counsel
Email: privacy@handraise.com