Introduction: From the date the individual or entity submits Insperanto’s online Grant Application Form and/or accepts a Grant offer from Insperanto (the “Grantee”), the Grantee will be bound by these terms and conditions (the “Terms”). Insperanto and the Grantee are individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.”

Terms:

1. The Grant: Insperanto may, at its sole discretion, offer a “Grant” via email or text to the Grantee to help cover part of their intellectual property or legal protection costs. The Grant includes a reimbursable amount for attorney fees subject to specific terms, restrictions, and deadlines set by Insperanto in the Grant offer. The Grantee must accept the offer by the deadline, or it will be automatically canceled without penalty to either Party. By accepting the Grant, the Grantee does not have to repay it, give up equity, or transfer ownership to Insperanto. Additionally, Insperanto does not charge fees for accepting the Grant or for helping the Grantee select a suitable Partner Attorney.

2. Grant Conditions:

2.1. Partner Attorney Selection: Any reimbursable amount of attorney fees stated in the Grant offer, applies only to a mutually approved attorney selected by the Grantee from Insperanto’s global network (the “Partner Attorney”). Insperanto provides free assistance by offering suggestions and arranging introductions based on the Grantee’s technology and legal needs. Due to confidentiality, a full list of Partner Attorneys is not shared.

2.2. Retainer Payment: The Grantee must pay the Partner Attorney a “Retainer” (an advance payment for attorney fees stated in the Grant offer). The Grantee will request an invoice for the Retainer amount from the Partner Attorney and ensure it clearly lists the full attorney fees specified in the Grant offer, with non-attorney fees (e.g., official fees, disbursements, third-party fees, taxes, VAT) listed separately. The Grantee will pay the Retainer directly to the Partner Attorney and send proof of payment to Insperanto. The Grantee cannot request additional discounts or refunds on the Retainer beyond the Grant.

3. Partner Attorney Relationships: The Grantee’s relationship with the Partner Attorney is independent of Insperanto. The Grantee will directly engage, instruct, and pay the Partner Attorney. If requested, the Grantee must inform Insperanto of all payments made to the Partner Attorney. The Grantee understands that Partner Attorneys may engage Insperanto for services such as foreign filing or translations, but the Grantee is under no obligation to use Insperanto’s services. Insperanto does not accept finder’s fees or commissions from Partner Attorneys for introducing the Grantee.

4. Liability: The Grantee indemnifies and holds Insperanto harmless from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from the actions or service quality of the Partner Attorney or the Grantee’s relationship with the Partner Attorney. Insperanto’s role is limited to assisting with attorney selection and holds no liability for the Grantee’s choice.

5. Confidentiality: Confidential information shared under these Terms must not be disclosed to third parties unless required by law or to fulfill obligations under these Terms. Information that is public or independently acquired is not considered confidential.

6. Disclosure: The Grantee permits Insperanto to share their information (e.g., Grant Application Form details) with Partner Attorneys and relevant third parties, and to use their name/logo in marketing materials. The Grantee may revoke this permission with 30 days’ notice, but Insperanto is not required to recall or destroy existing materials.

7. Termination: Either Party may terminate these Terms, any Grant offered or awarded, or their relationship with 30 days’ notice. Upon termination, Grants already paid to the Grantee are non-refundable, and Retainers already paid to Partner Attorneys cannot be refunded. Provisions related to Liability, Confidentiality, Retainer Payment, Partner Attorney Relationships, Disclosure, and Jurisdiction & Dispute Resolution will survive termination. If a Partner Attorney exits Insperanto’s network, Insperanto reserved the right to cancel the Grant immediately without liability but will make reasonable efforts to assist the Grantee in selecting another Partner Attorney.

8. Amendments: Insperanto may update these Terms at any time. Continued participation after notification constitutes acceptance of the changes.

9. Jurisdiction & Dispute Resolution: Disputes will first be addressed through good-faith negotiations. If unresolved, they will be settled by one arbitrator in accordance with the rules of the London Court of International Arbitration.

10. Entire Agreement: These Terms represent the full agreement between the Parties, overriding all prior agreements. Amendments must be in writing by both Parties, specifically referencing these Terms.