License Agreement

THE ADVOCACY CIRCLE SUBSCRIPTION LICENSE AGREEMENT

Effective Date: January 15, 2026

THIS SUBSCRIPTION LICENSE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) governs access to and use of The Advocacy Circle platform, websites, applications, tools, templates, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By clicking “I Agree,” checking a box, creating an account, purchasing a subscription, or otherwise accessing or using the Services, you (“Subscriber,” “you,” or “your”) acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.

1. Parties and Nature of Services

The Services are offered by The Advocacy Circle, Inc. (“TAC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). TAC is a technology and educational-support platform. TAC is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. See Section 12 (Disclaimers; No Legal Advice).

2. Definitions

“Content” means all materials made available through the Services, including templates, checklists, guides, videos, prompts, text, graphics, and software.

“Subscriber Data” means information and materials you submit, upload, transmit, or otherwise make available through the Services, including documents related to a student’s educational needs.

“AI Features” means automated or AI-assisted tools that may summarize, organize, or suggest content based on Subscriber Data or your inputs.

3. Eligibility; Account Registration

You must be at least 18 years old and capable of forming a binding contract to use the Services. You agree to provide accurate account information and keep it current. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activities under your account.

4. Subscription Term; Billing; Auto-Renewal

Subscriptions are offered on a monthly or annual basis (each, a “Subscription Term”). Unless you cancel before the end of the then-current Subscription Term, your subscription will automatically renew for an additional term of the same length and your payment method will be charged the then-current subscription fee, plus applicable taxes.

You authorize TAC and its payment processor(s) (e.g., Stripe or similar providers) to charge your provided payment method for subscription fees, taxes, and any permitted charges under this Agreement. You are responsible for all charges incurred under your account.

We may change subscription fees or plan features from time to time. If a change affects your plan, we will provide notice as required by applicable law and/or through the Services.

5. Cancellation; Refunds

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting support. Cancellation stops future renewals but does not provide a prorated refund for any unused portion of a Subscription Term, except where required by law or as expressly stated in TAC’s Subscription Refund & Cancellation Policy, which is incorporated by reference.

If you initiate a chargeback contrary to this Agreement or our refund policy, TAC may suspend or terminate your access and dispute the chargeback to the extent permitted.

6. License Grant; Permitted Use

Subject to your compliance with this Agreement and timely payment of applicable fees, TAC grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services and Content for your personal, internal use in connection with educational advocacy and support efforts.

Unless expressly permitted in writing by TAC, you may not: (a) reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works from the Content; (b) resell, sublicense, lease, or timeshare the Services; or (c) use the Services for the benefit of third parties as a service bureau or similar offering.

7. Acceptable Use; Restrictions

You agree not to:

use the Services in any manner that violates applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights;
upload or transmit content you do not have the right to share;
attempt to access or probe the security of the Services or any related systems;
reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive source code or underlying models, except to the extent such restriction is prohibited by law;
scrape, harvest, or systematically extract data or Content from the Services;
interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Services;
introduce malware, viruses, or other harmful code; or
use the Services to provide legal advice or hold yourself out as providing legal services on behalf of TAC.

8. Subscriber Data; Permissions; Responsibility

You retain your rights in Subscriber Data, subject to the licenses granted in this Agreement. You represent and warrant that you have all rights and permissions necessary to submit Subscriber Data, including rights to share any student-related information and any third-party reports, evaluations, or records.

You grant TAC and its service providers a limited license to host, process, transmit, and display Subscriber Data solely to provide, secure, maintain, and improve the Services, including troubleshooting, customer support, and quality assurance.

You are solely responsible for the accuracy, legality, and appropriateness of Subscriber Data and for your decisions and actions based on any outputs from the Services.

9. Privacy; FERPA/HIPAA; Sensitive Information

TAC’s collection and use of personal information are described in TAC’s Privacy Policy and related policies, which are incorporated by reference. You agree that TAC may collect and use technical and usage data as described in those policies.

Educational Records (FERPA): TAC is not an educational institution under FERPA; however, TAC treats student-related education records with heightened confidentiality and security controls.

Health-Related Information (HIPAA): TAC is not a HIPAA-covered entity. TAC may receive health-related information in documents you provide (e.g., evaluations referenced in educational planning). TAC applies safeguards designed to protect sensitive data and will enter into appropriate agreements (e.g., BAAs) when acting as a vendor to a HIPAA covered entity, as applicable.

You should not submit information that you are not authorized to share. Do not submit emergency medical information. If you believe an emergency exists, call 911 or your local emergency number.

10. AI Features and Outputs

The Services may include AI Features designed to assist with organizing information, generating drafts, or summarizing materials. AI outputs may be incomplete, inaccurate, or inappropriate for your situation. You are responsible for reviewing, verifying, and adapting any outputs before use.

AI outputs are not legal advice, clinical advice, or a substitute for professional judgment. TAC does not guarantee the accuracy or suitability of AI outputs and disclaims liability arising from reliance on them to the maximum extent permitted by law.

11. Intellectual Property; Feedback

The Services, Content, software, and all related intellectual property rights are and will remain the exclusive property of TAC and its licensors. TAC reserves all rights not expressly granted.

If you submit suggestions, ideas, or feedback (“Feedback”), you grant TAC a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and exploit such Feedback for any purpose without compensation or attribution.

12. Disclaimers; No Legal Advice; No Compliance Reliance

THE SERVICES AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TAC DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

NO LEGAL ADVICE; NO ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP. TAC IS NOT A LAW FIRM. USE OF THE SERVICES DOES NOT CREATE AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP. THE SERVICES ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR LEGAL ADVICE FROM A LICENSED ATTORNEY OR COMPLIANCE ADVICE FROM A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL.

If you need legal advice, you should consult a licensed attorney. TAC may refer users to K Altman Law or other counsel, but any legal representation is subject to a separate written engagement agreement with the law firm, and TAC is not responsible for legal services provided by third parties.

NO GUARANTEE OF OUTCOMES. TAC does not guarantee any educational, administrative, or legal outcome. Outcomes depend on individual circumstances and decisions by third parties (including schools, districts, hearing officers, and courts).

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL TAC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SERVICES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TAC’S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SERVICES WILL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID BY YOU TO TAC FOR THE SERVICES IN THE THREE (3) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TAC, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to: (a) your use of the Services; (b) Subscriber Data; (c) your violation of this Agreement; or (d) your violation of any rights of a third party.

15. Termination; Suspension; Effect

TAC may suspend or terminate your access to the Services immediately if you violate this Agreement, pose a security risk, or use the Services in a manner that could harm TAC, other users, or third parties. You may terminate by canceling your subscription.

Upon termination, the license granted to you ends, and you must stop using the Services. Sections intended by their nature to survive will survive, including Sections 11–14, 16–18.

16. Dispute Resolution; Arbitration; Class Action Waiver

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS.

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Services shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in accordance with its rules. The arbitration shall take place in Oakland County, Michigan, unless the parties agree otherwise. The arbitrator may award the same damages and relief that a court can award.

You and TAC waive the right to a jury trial. You and TAC agree that each may bring claims against the other only on an individual basis and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative action or proceeding.

This Section does not prevent either party from seeking injunctive or equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property rights or confidential information, or from bringing eligible claims in small claims court.

17. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to conflict of law principles, except that the Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of the arbitration provisions.

18. Miscellaneous

Assignment: You may not assign this Agreement without TAC’s prior written consent. TAC may assign this Agreement in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or substantially all assets.

Severability; Waiver: If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver.

Notices: TAC may provide notices by email, in-app notifications, or by posting to the website. You may provide notices to TAC at the contact email above, unless TAC provides an alternative method.

Changes: TAC may update this Agreement from time to time. The updated version will be posted with a revised effective date. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.

Export Controls: You may not use the Services in violation of U.S. export laws or sanctions regulations.

19. How to Contact Us

Questions about this Agreement can be directed to support@theadvocacycircle.com.