Athletic Department Operating System Master Terms
InstaRaise Athletic Department Revenue Operating System
Version: 1.0
Effective Date: 3/4/2026
These Master Terms (“Master Terms”) govern access to and use of the InstaRaise Athletic Department Revenue Operating System (the “Program”) provided by Joint Marketing Solutions, LLC d/b/a InstaRaise Fundraising (“Company”).
These Master Terms apply to any high school athletic department (“Athletic Department”) that enters into an Athletic Department Platform Agreement or similar signed agreement incorporating these Master Terms by reference.
The Athletic Department Platform Agreement and these Master Terms together form the “Agreement.”
If a conflict exists between the signed Athletic Department Platform Agreement and these Master Terms, the Athletic Department Platform Agreement controls.
1. Definitions
Company
Joint Marketing Solutions, LLC d/b/a InstaRaise Fundraising.
Athletic Department
The high school athletic department executing the Athletic Department Platform Agreement.
School Entities
Teams, booster organizations, parent organizations, and other affiliated fundraising organizations within the Athletic Department.
Program
The InstaRaise Athletic Department Revenue Operating System platform and related services.
Campaign
Any fundraising effort conducted through the Program.
Total Dollars Raised
The gross amount collected through the Program for a Campaign before distribution of revenue shares, unless otherwise specified in the Athletic Department Platform Agreement.
Supporter
An individual who purchases items, contributes donations, or otherwise participates in a Campaign.
2. Platform Access and License
Company grants Athletic Department a non-exclusive, non-transferable license during the Term to access and use the Program solely for school fundraising and related activities.
Athletic Department may permit School Entities to access and use the Program subject to these Master Terms.
Athletic Department remains responsible for ensuring School Entities comply with these Master Terms.
Company retains all right, title, and interest in the Program, including all intellectual property rights.
3. School Entity Participation
School Entities may participate in the Program to conduct Campaigns and related activities.
Athletic Department may:
authorize School Entity participation
restrict participation
designate administrative users
Company may require reasonable registration information from School Entities to operate the Program.
Participation by School Entities does not create a separate contract between Company and the School Entity.
4. Program Modules
The Program may include optional modules including:
donation fundraising campaigns
product fundraising campaigns
hybrid fundraising campaigns
print-on-demand apparel stores (“Team Stores”)
digital discount card programs
event ticketing
tip-jar contributions
Athletic Department and School Entities may elect to use individual modules subject to the Athletic Department Platform Agreement.
Company may update Program functionality periodically.
5. Acceptable Use
Athletic Department and School Entities agree not to use the Program to:
violate applicable laws
conduct fraudulent activities
collect funds for non-authorized purposes
misrepresent fundraising campaigns
distribute harmful or illegal content
interfere with Program functionality
Company may suspend access to the Program if misuse is reasonably suspected.
6. Payment Processing
Payments from Supporters may be processed through third-party payment processors integrated with the Program.
Payment processors may charge processing fees.
Athletic Department acknowledges that payment processing services are provided by third parties and are subject to those providers’ terms.
Company is not responsible for payment processor outages or disruptions.
7. Revenue Distribution
Revenue distribution percentages are defined in the Athletic Department Platform Agreement.
Company will distribute Athletic Department funds in accordance with the operational procedures established for the Program.
Company may require confirmation that a Campaign has concluded before final distribution occurs.
Additional operational details regarding payment timing and processing fees may be communicated through Program documentation.
8. Platform Rules and Operations
Company may establish operational procedures governing:
campaign setup
campaign closure
supporter communications
program administration
merchandise fulfillment
ticketing operations
These procedures may be updated from time to time to improve Program functionality.
9. Data Governance
Athletic Department retains ownership of Athletic Department data submitted to the Program.
Company may use Athletic Department data solely to operate and improve the Program and to provide services under the Agreement.
Company will not sell Athletic Department data.
Company may aggregate and anonymize data for analytical purposes.
10. Student Data Protections
The Program is designed primarily to interact with parents, supporters, and school administrators.
If student information is transmitted through the Program, Company will:
maintain reasonable administrative and technical safeguards
use the information solely for Program operations
not use student information for advertising or unrelated commercial purposes
Athletic Department remains responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable student privacy laws including FERPA.
11. Confidentiality
Each Party may receive confidential information from the other.
Confidential information must be protected using reasonable safeguards and may only be used for purposes of performing under the Agreement.
12. Security Framework
Company will maintain reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards designed to protect the Program and Athletic Department data.
13. Subcontractors and Vendors
Company may use subcontractors and service providers to operate components of the Program including payment processors, hosting providers, fulfillment vendors, and infrastructure providers.
14. Compliance Obligations
Athletic Department is responsible for ensuring fundraising activities comply with applicable laws and local policies.
15. Tax Responsibilities
Athletic Department and School Entities are responsible for determining and satisfying any tax obligations related to funds raised through the Program.
16. Exclusivity Interpretation
If the Athletic Department Platform Agreement establishes exclusivity for online fundraising through the Program, such exclusivity applies only to substantially similar online fundraising platforms.
17. Termination
The Agreement may be terminated as provided in the Athletic Department Platform Agreement.
18. Suspension
Company may suspend Program access if necessary to protect security, address misuse, or comply with legal obligations.
19. Disclaimers
The Program is provided on an “as-available” basis.
20. Limitation of Liability
Company’s total liability will not exceed the total amount retained by Company under the Athletic Department Platform Agreement during the twelve months preceding the claim.
21. Indemnification
Each Party agrees to indemnify the other against claims arising from its breach of the Agreement or misuse of the Program.
22. Force Majeure
Neither Party will be liable for failures caused by events beyond its reasonable control.
23. Governing Law
The Agreement will be governed by the law specified in the Athletic Department Platform Agreement.
24. Modifications to Terms
Company may update these Master Terms from time to time. Updates apply only to new agreements unless otherwise mutually agreed.
25. Notice
Formal notices must be delivered in writing to the addresses listed in the Athletic Department Platform Agreement.
26. Entire Agreement
The Agreement consists of the Athletic Department Platform Agreement and these Master Terms.