Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the CoPath platform ("Service") operated by Innovate Mississippi ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

CoPath is a platform that connects startups with experienced coaches to facilitate business development and growth. Our services include:

• Startup registration and profile management
• Coach matching and communication tools
• Business development resources and templates
• Progress tracking and milestone management
• Document sharing and storage
• Meeting scheduling and coordination

3. User Accounts

Account Registration

To use certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your account information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Upload or share malicious, harmful, or inappropriate content
• Infringe upon intellectual property rights
• Engage in harassment, abuse, or discrimination
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Distribute spam or unsolicited communications
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Innovate Mississippi and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

User Content

You retain ownership of content you submit to the Service. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, modify, and display such content in connection with the Service.

6. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices.

7. Disclaimers

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaim all other warranties including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

8. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Innovate Mississippi, its directors, employees, partners, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including lost profits, arising out of your use of the Service.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Innovate Mississippi from and against any claims, damages, costs, and expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the Service.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice, for any reason whatsoever, including your breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of Mississippi, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Mississippi.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.