InstaRaise School Group Fundraising Program Master Terms
InstaRaise School Group Fundraising Program
Version: 1.0
Effective Date: 4/14/2026
These Master Terms (“Master Terms”) govern access to and use of the InstaRaise School Group Fundraising Program (the “Program”) provided by Joint Marketing Solutions, LLC d/b/a InstaRaise Fundraising (“Company”).
These Master Terms apply to any school group, team, club, department, organization, or similar school-affiliated group (“School Group”) that enters into a School Group Platform Agreement or similar signed agreement incorporating these Master Terms by reference.
The School Group Platform Agreement and these Master Terms together form the “Agreement.”
If a conflict exists between the signed School Group Platform Agreement and these Master Terms, the School Group Platform Agreement controls.
1. Definitions
Company
Joint Marketing Solutions, LLC d/b/a InstaRaise Fundraising.
School Group
The school-affiliated team, club, department, organization, or other group executing the School Group Platform Agreement.
Program
The InstaRaise School Group Fundraising Program platform and related services.
Campaign
Any fundraising effort, store, ticketing activity, discount card program, or other revenue-generating activity conducted through the Program.
Total Dollars Raised
The gross amount collected through the Program for a Campaign before distribution of revenue shares, deductions, or applicable fees, unless otherwise specified in the School Group Platform Agreement.
Supporter
An individual who purchases items, contributes donations, or otherwise participates in a Campaign.
2. Platform Access and License
Company grants School Group a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license during the Term to access and use the Program solely for School Group fundraising and related activities authorized under the Agreement.
School Group may permit its authorized administrators, coaches, advisors, directors, staff, or similar representatives to access and use the Program on its behalf, subject to these Master Terms.
School Group remains responsible for ensuring its authorized users comply with these Master Terms.
Company retains all right, title, and interest in the Program, including all intellectual property rights.
3. Scope of Engagement
The Agreement is non-exclusive.
School Group may conduct fundraising or related activities through other providers, platforms, or methods.
Company’s obligations under the Agreement apply only to the specific Campaigns, stores, ticketing activities, discount card programs, or other Program modules the Parties elect to use.
Nothing in the Agreement obligates School Group to use any minimum number of Campaigns or Program modules unless expressly stated in the signed School Group Platform Agreement.
4. Program Modules
The Program may include optional modules including:
- donation fundraising campaigns
- product fundraising campaigns
- hybrid fundraising campaigns
- print-on-demand apparel stores (“Group Stores”)
- digital discount card programs
- event ticketing
- tip-jar contributions
School Group may elect to use individual modules subject to the School Group Platform Agreement.
Company may update Program functionality periodically.
5. Acceptable Use
School Group agrees not to use the Program to:
- violate applicable laws
- conduct fraudulent activities
- collect funds for non-authorized purposes
- misrepresent 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.
School Group 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 School Group Platform Agreement.
Company will distribute School Group funds in accordance with the operational procedures established for the applicable Campaign or Program module.
Company may require confirmation that a Campaign has concluded before final distribution occurs.
Additional operational details regarding payment timing, processing fees, chargebacks, refunds, and remittance procedures may be communicated through Program documentation or campaign instructions.
8. Platform Rules and Operations
Company may establish reasonable operational procedures governing:
- Campaign setup
- Campaign closure
- supporter communications
- Program administration
- merchandise fulfillment
- ticketing operations
- reporting and payout procedures
These procedures may be updated from time to time to improve Program functionality and service delivery.
9. Data Governance
School Group retains ownership of School Group data submitted to the Program.
Company may use School Group data solely to operate, support, and improve the Program and to provide services under the Agreement.
Company will not sell School Group data.
Company may aggregate and anonymize data for analytical, service improvement, and reporting 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
School Group remains responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable student privacy laws and school requirements, including FERPA where applicable.
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 School Group 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, software vendors, and infrastructure providers.
14. Compliance Obligations
School Group is responsible for ensuring its fundraising activities comply with applicable laws, school or district policies, and any required internal approvals.
15. Tax Responsibilities
School Group is responsible for determining and satisfying any tax obligations related to funds raised through the Program.
16. Term and Termination
The Agreement begins on the effective date stated in the School Group Platform Agreement and continues for the period stated there.
Unless otherwise stated in the School Group Platform Agreement, the Agreement will remain in effect until the completion of the applicable Campaigns or Program activities, unless earlier terminated.
Either Party may terminate the Agreement if the other Party materially breaches the Agreement and fails to cure such breach within a reasonable period after written notice.
Termination will not affect payment obligations, confidentiality obligations, or any provisions that by their nature should survive termination.
17. Suspension
Company may suspend Program access if reasonably necessary to protect security, address misuse, respond to chargeback or fraud concerns, or comply with legal obligations.
18. Disclaimers
The Program is provided on an “as-available” basis.
Company does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Program.
19. Limitation of Liability
Company’s total liability arising out of or related to the Agreement will not exceed the total amount retained by Company under the applicable School Group Platform Agreement during the twelve months preceding the claim.
20. Indemnification
Each Party agrees to indemnify the other against third-party claims arising from its breach of the Agreement, violation of law, or misuse of the Program.
21. Force Majeure
Neither Party will be liable for failures or delays caused by events beyond its reasonable control.
22. Governing Law
The Agreement will be governed by the law specified in the School Group Platform Agreement.
23. Modifications to Terms
Company may update these Master Terms from time to time.
Updates apply only to new agreements unless otherwise mutually agreed in writing.
24. Notice
Formal notices must be delivered in writing to the addresses listed in the School Group Platform Agreement.
25. Entire Agreement
The Agreement consists of the School Group Platform Agreement and these Master Terms.