Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: August 15, 2025

Welcome to Minnow Pool (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using our website minnowpool.com (“Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”). Please read them carefully before using our Site. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Our Mission

Minnow Pool exists to empower women and minority entrepreneurs at the entry to intermediate level, helping them grow from “minnow to mogul” through small-group workshops, mentoring, and access to resources. These Terms reflect our commitment to maintaining an online space that aligns with our mission: a professional, inclusive, and supportive community where ideas and opportunities can thrive.

2. Eligibility

To use our Site or participate in our programs, you must:

•Be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction).

•Use the Site for lawful purposes only.

•Not violate any applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations.

3. Use of Content

All materials on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and downloadable materials, are owned or licensed by Minnow Pool and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

•You may view, download, and print materials for your personal, non-commercial use only.

•You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any Site content without our prior written consent.

4. Community Guidelines

When engaging with our Site or related forums, webinars, or communications, you agree to:

•Be respectful, professional, and inclusive.

•Avoid discriminatory, defamatory, harassing, or otherwise harmful language.

•Share only accurate, lawful, and non-confidential information. We reserve the right to moderate, remove, or restrict content or participation that violates these guidelines.

5. Program & Event Participation

If you register for Minnow Pool workshops, events, or programs through our Site:

•Registration may require payment or acceptance into the program.

•Fees, cancellation, and refund policies will be disclosed at the point of registration.

•We reserve the right to refuse participation to any individual who does not align with our mission or community standards.

6. Participant Waiver for Live Events

By registering for and/or attending any in-person Minnow Pool event, you agree to the following:

Assumption of Risk

You understand and acknowledge that participation in live events involves certain inherent risks, including but not limited to injury, illness (including communicable diseases such as COVID-19), property damage, or other harm. You voluntarily assume all such risks.

Release of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you release, waive, and discharge Minnow Pool, its owners, affiliates, staff, volunteers, and event partners from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising out of or related to your participation in the event, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.

Medical Consent

You authorize Minnow Pool to provide or obtain emergency medical care if necessary and agree to be responsible for any associated costs.

Media Release

You grant Minnow Pool the irrevocable right to use photographs, video, and audio recordings taken during events for promotional, educational, and marketing purposes without compensation to you.

7. Disclaimers

•Information on this Site is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not legal, financial, or professional advice.

•We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate, current information, but we make no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy or completeness of Site content.

•Your use of the Site is at your own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Minnow Pool, its founders, affiliates, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site, programs, or services.

9. Privacy

Your use of our Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Insert State], without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Phone: (913)675-8181

Email: [email protected]