This policy applies to all interactions with the SpartansFirst website and governs the collection, use, protection, and communication of information related to customers, subscribers, members, donors, and website visitors. It is intended to operate as a single, website-wide policy and applies to the purchase, subscription, membership, or use of any services, digital offerings, programs, or merchandise made available through the SpartansFirst website. This policy is separate from, and in addition to, any service-specific disclaimers presented at the time of purchase or enrollment. 

1. Purpose of This Policy 

This policy explains how SpartansFirst manages information, communicates with individuals and organizations, and establishes general conditions applicable to website use, memberships, and transactions conducted through the SpartansFirst website.

2. Information Collection and Use

SpartansFirst collects only the information reasonably necessary to operate its website, manage memberships, provide services, process transactions, communicate with users, and support organizational activities. This may include name, contact information, membership status, billing contact details, and limited account or usage information related to services or programs. SpartansFirst does not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise provide customer or member information, including mailing lists, to third parties. 

3. Communications and Notices

By creating an account, purchasing products or services, subscribing to offerings, or becoming a member of SpartansFirst, you consent to receive communications directly from SpartansFirst. These communications may include: 

   •    Transactional and administrative notices
   •    Membership-related information and updates
   •    Announcements about new offerings, programs, or changes
   •    News about SpartansFirst initiatives, events, or activities
   •    Occasional or regularly scheduled newsletters
   •    Information about affiliated or community activities, such as those associated with the American Technology Venture Lab (ATVL). All communications originate solely from SpartansFirst. You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time using the unsubscribe or preference options provided. 

4. Data Responsibility and User Content 

Users and members remain solely responsible for the accuracy, legality, protection, and backup of their own data, content, configurations, and materials associated with any SpartansFirst services, programs, or platforms. SpartansFirst does not assume responsibility for decisions or actions taken based on information, tools, or outputs provided or accessed through the website. 

5. Memberships, Payments, and Transactions 

Memberships, purchases, subscriptions, donations, and other transactions conducted through the SpartansFirst website may be recurring or one-time, as described at the time they are offered. Users and members are responsible for maintaining current account and payment information and for managing their membership or subscription status in accordance with the terms presented at the time of enrollment or purchase. 

6. Merchandise and Digital Offerings 

Merchandise, digital offerings, educational content, and program access are provided for informational, educational, community, or mission-related purposes. Availability, features, and pricing may change from time to time. SpartansFirst reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any offering at its discretion. 

7. Third-Party Services, Integrations, and Payments 

Certain website features, services, programs, and transactions rely on or integrate with third-party platforms or technologies. This includes third-party payment processing systems used to handle purchases, subscriptions, memberships, and donations. SpartansFirst does not retain or store payment card information, bank details, subscription billing frequency, or other sensitive payment credentials. All payment-related information is collected, processed, and maintained exclusively by the third-party payment provider. The SpartansFirst website currently uses the Stripe payment platform for payment processing. SpartansFirst is not responsible for the policies, practices, security controls, availability, or performance of third-party services or platforms, including payment processors, even when accessed through or in connection with SpartansFirst offerings. 

8. Policy Updates 

SpartansFirst may update this policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. The version posted on the website at the time of a user’s purchase, subscription, membership enrollment, or transaction is deemed to have been available to and accepted by that user. 

9. Contact Questions regarding this policy may be directed to SpartansFirst using the contact information provided on the website. 

This policy is intended to provide clarity, transparency, and consistency across all SpartansFirst website activities, memberships, and offerings.

Disclaimer 

The services provided by SpartansFirst are offered on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. By subscribing to and using the Hatz.ai Secure AI Launchpad, you acknowledge and agree that your use of the services is at your own risk. SpartansFirst makes no express or implied warranties of any kind, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or title, and disclaims any warranties arising from course of dealing, usage, or trade practice.

SpartansFirst does not guarantee that the services will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from defects. You assume all risk of loss or damage associated with the use of the services, including any loss, corruption, or exposure of data that is created, uploaded, processed, stored, or transmitted in connection with the services.

The services are provided solely as software-based and advisory services and do not constitute a bailment, custodial relationship, or safekeeping of data or materials. You remain solely responsible for your data, content, configurations, outputs, compliance obligations, and any decisions or actions taken based on the use of the services.