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Effective date: March 15, 2026  ·  Goodground Innovation LLC (Nevada)

ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing, browsing, or using the Services provided by Goodground Innovation LLC, a Nevada limited liability company ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), you ("User," "you," or "your") acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms") and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our Services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Company, governing your access to and use of our educational content, courses, coaching programs, digital products (including the Patent-Broke Playbook and related materials), and any related platforms or services (collectively, the "Services"). By creating an account, enrolling in a course, purchasing a product, or using any portion of our platform, you represent and warrant that you have the legal authority to enter into this agreement and that you will comply with all terms set forth herein.

1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION

For purposes of these Terms, the following definitions shall apply:

"Courses" means any online educational programs, workshops, masterclasses, or structured learning experiences offered by Company, including all associated materials, videos, audio recordings, transcripts, workbooks, and supplemental resources.

"Digital Products" means downloadable or accessible digital goods offered by Company, including but not limited to the Patent-Broke Playbook, ebooks, templates, worksheets, audio content, and any future publications or tools.

"Coaching Services" means one-on-one or group coaching, mentorship, advisory sessions, and consulting engagements offered by Company, whether conducted virtually or otherwise.

"Account" means the user account created by you to access and use our Services, including all associated data, settings, preferences, and purchase history.

"Content" means any and all information, data, text, audio, video, graphics, or other materials made available through our Services.

"Intellectual Property" means all trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights, trade secrets, know-how, methodologies, frameworks, and proprietary information owned or licensed by Company, including but not limited to the Patent-Broke Playbook, named frameworks and tools, and all course and coaching materials.

"Personal Data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, as defined under applicable privacy laws including the Nevada Privacy of Information Collected on the Internet from Consumers Act (NPICICA) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

"User Content" means any materials, feedback, submissions, or other content you provide to Company through the Services.

"Nevada Law" means the laws of the State of Nevada, including applicable statutes, regulations, and common law.

2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Goodground Innovation LLC provides education, coaching, and digital content designed to empower inventors, entrepreneurs, and builders navigating product development, business model construction, and early-stage growth—particularly those who lack conventional institutional backing, resources, or connections.

2.1 Core Service Offerings

Our Services currently include, and may expand to include, the following:

Digital Products

The Patent-Broke Playbook and other publications, providing frameworks, tools, and real-world guidance for independent inventors and entrepreneurs. Digital products are delivered electronically and are subject to the intellectual property provisions in Section 5.

Online Courses

Structured educational programs covering topics such as patent strategy, invention documentation, product development, business model construction, and entrepreneurial resilience. Course content is educational in nature and does not constitute patent prosecution, legal representation, or a guarantee of any patent outcome. Course access is provided upon purchase and subject to the terms of the applicable enrollment agreement.

Coaching and Consulting

Individual and group coaching engagements, advisory sessions, and consulting services. Coaching Services are subject to separate scope-of-work agreements or session agreements as applicable. These Terms govern the general relationship between the parties unless a separate written agreement expressly supersedes specific provisions.

Community and Supplemental Resources

Access to communities, resource libraries, templates, tools, and other supplemental materials made available to course participants or members.

2.2 Nature of Services

Our Services are educational and informational in nature. Nothing in our courses, Digital Products, Coaching Services, or other materials constitutes legal, financial, patent prosecution, or any other licensed professional advice. Course content addressing patent strategy reflects the founder's real-world experience and is intended to educate and inform. Patent grants are determined solely by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) based on examination criteria, prior art, claim drafting, and other factors outside Company's control. Company makes no representation or warranty that following any course framework, methodology, or guidance will result in a patent being granted. See Section 8 for important disclaimers regarding the limitations of our Services.

3. USER ACCOUNTS AND REGISTRATION

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain Services, you may be required to create an account by providing accurate, current, and complete information as prompted by our registration process. You agree to maintain and promptly update your account information to ensure it remains accurate throughout your use of the Services. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

3.2 Age Requirements

You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to create an account and purchase or access our Services. If you are between the ages of thirteen (13) and eighteen (18), you may only access our Services under the direct supervision of a parent or legal guardian who has agreed to these Terms on your behalf. Users under the age of thirteen (13) are prohibited from creating accounts or using our Services.

3.3 Account Security

You are solely responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to use a strong, unique password and to keep your login credentials confidential. Company will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain account security.

4. ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may access and use our Services for your own lawful personal, educational, and business purposes in accordance with these Terms. You are encouraged to apply the frameworks, tools, and knowledge from our courses and Digital Products to your own entrepreneurial or inventive pursuits.

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our Services for any unlawful, harmful, or unauthorized purposes. Specifically, you agree not to:

4.3 Enforcement

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our Services immediately and without notice for any user who violates these Terms, including but not limited to unauthorized reproduction or distribution of course content or Digital Products. Upon violation: (a) your license to access all purchased content is immediately revoked; (b) no refund will be issued for any amounts paid; (c) Company reserves the right to pursue all available legal remedies including injunctive relief, damages, and recovery of attorney's fees. You acknowledge that unauthorized distribution of Company content causes irreparable harm for which monetary damages alone may be insufficient, and that Company shall be entitled to seek equitable relief without the requirement of posting a bond.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

5.1 Ownership of Company Materials

Company retains all right, title, and interest in and to all Services, content, methodologies, frameworks, and intellectual property, including but not limited to:

These rights are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other applicable intellectual property laws. No content from our Services may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, or used to create derivative works without prior written permission from Company, except as expressly permitted herein.

5.2 Limited License to Users

Upon purchase of a Digital Product or enrollment in a course, Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to access and use the purchased content for your own personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to reproduce, distribute, resell, create derivative works from, or publicly display any Company content.

5.3 User Content

You retain ownership of any original content you submit through our Services. By submitting User Content, you grant Company a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use such content solely to provide and improve the Services. We will not use your User Content for marketing or promotional purposes without your explicit consent.

5.4 Feedback

If you provide feedback, testimonials, or suggestions regarding our Services, you grant Company a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use such feedback for any lawful business purpose, including improving our offerings and marketing our Services (for testimonials, with your consent and appropriate attribution).

6. BILLING, PAYMENTS, AND REFUNDS

6.1 Pricing and Payment

Prices for our courses, Digital Products, and Coaching Services are set forth on our website or in applicable enrollment or service agreements and are subject to change. All fees are quoted in US Dollars unless otherwise specified. Payment is due at the time of purchase unless a payment plan is expressly offered and agreed upon. By providing payment information, you represent that you are authorized to use the designated payment method.

6.2 Payment Processing

Payments are processed by third-party payment processors. Company does not store complete payment card information. Payment processors maintain their own terms of service and privacy policies, and you agree to those terms when completing a transaction.

6.3 Taxes

You are responsible for all applicable taxes, duties, and governmental charges related to your purchases, except for taxes based on Company's net income.

6.4 Refund Policy

Due to the digital and immediately accessible nature of our products and content, all sales of Digital Products are generally final and non-refundable. For courses and Coaching Services, the following applies:

Courses: Refund requests submitted within seven (7) days of purchase and prior to accessing more than twenty percent (20%) of course content may be considered at Company's sole discretion. No refunds will be issued after seven (7) days or once substantial course content has been accessed.

Coaching Services: Scheduled sessions cancelled with less than twenty-four (24) hours notice are non-refundable. Sessions cancelled with adequate notice may be rescheduled or credited at Company's discretion.

Exceptions: Refunds may be issued in cases of technical errors, duplicate charges, or unauthorized transactions. Refund requests must be submitted to [email protected] within ten (10) days of the charge. Approved refunds will be processed within fifteen (15) business days.

6.5 Billing Disputes

If you believe there is an error in your billing, you must contact us within thirty (30) days of the charge at [email protected]. We will investigate all disputes promptly and work to resolve legitimate errors. You agree to contact Company before initiating any chargeback or dispute with your payment provider.

6.6 Chargebacks and Fraudulent Disputes

You acknowledge that all Digital Products are delivered immediately upon purchase and that Courses become accessible upon enrollment. Filing a chargeback or payment dispute with your bank or payment provider after accessing or downloading digital content constitutes breach of these Terms and may constitute fraud. In the event of a chargeback for delivered digital goods, Company reserves the right to: (a) immediately and permanently revoke your access to all Services and purchased content; (b) dispute the chargeback with supporting evidence of delivery and access; (c) refer the matter to collections; and (d) pursue all available legal remedies. You agree to reimburse Company for all costs, fees, and attorney's fees incurred in connection with any fraudulent or improper chargeback.

7. COACHING AND CONSULTING SERVICES

7.1 Nature of Coaching

Coaching and consulting provided by Company are educational and strategic in nature. Coaching does not constitute the practice of law, patent prosecution, engineering licensure, or any other licensed professional service. Nothing communicated during coaching sessions should be construed as legal advice, patent prosecution advice, or a guarantee of any patent or business outcome. Patent grants are issued solely at the discretion of the USPTO based on examination of claims, prior art, and applicable law. Company's guidance on patent strategy is based on the founder's personal experience as an awarded inventor and is educational in nature only.

7.2 Client Responsibilities

You are responsible for your own decisions and actions taken in reliance on coaching insights. You acknowledge that outcomes in entrepreneurship, patent filing, and business development are subject to many variables outside Company's control, including USPTO examination decisions which are entirely at the discretion of the USPTO and cannot be guaranteed by Company, and that results discussed or illustrated in our materials represent the founder's specific experience and are not guaranteed for any user.

7.3 Confidentiality

Company treats information shared by clients during Coaching Services as confidential and will not disclose it to third parties without your consent, except as required by law. You agree to keep confidential any proprietary methods, frameworks, or unpublished materials shared during coaching engagements.

7.4 Session Records

Sessions may be recorded for quality and reference purposes only where both parties have consented. Recordings are not distributed or used for marketing without explicit written consent.

8. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS

8.1 Educational Purpose

All content, courses, Digital Products, and Coaching Services are provided for educational and informational purposes only. Results shared in our materials reflect the founder's personal experience and are illustrative, not guarantees. Entrepreneurial, inventive, and business outcomes vary significantly based on individual effort, circumstances, market conditions, and factors beyond our control.

8.2 No Professional Advice

Our Services do not constitute and should not be relied upon as legal, patent prosecution, financial, or any other licensed professional advice. Our patent strategy content is educational, grounded in the founder's firsthand experience, and is designed to help you understand the system — not to replace qualified legal counsel. If you require patent prosecution, legal representation, or professional legal services, you should engage a licensed patent attorney or registered patent agent. Company expressly disclaims any responsibility for patent outcomes, USPTO decisions, or actions taken or not taken in reliance on our educational content. No course, playbook, coaching session, or framework offered by Company guarantees the issuance of a patent, as such decisions rest solely with the USPTO.

8.3 Service Disclaimers

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE. WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8.4 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPANY, ITS OFFICERS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES. THIS INCLUDES, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, FAILED PATENT APPLICATIONS, USPTO REJECTIONS OR DENIALS, LOST REVENUE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, WASTED BUSINESS INVESTMENT, OR ANY OTHER ECONOMIC HARM ARISING FROM YOUR RELIANCE ON COURSE CONTENT, COACHING GUIDANCE, DIGITAL PRODUCTS, OR ANY OTHER COMPANY MATERIALS. COMPANY'S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO COMPANY IN THE THREE (3) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

8.5 Earnings and Results Disclaimer

COMPANY MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY THAT ANY USER WILL ACHIEVE ANY PARTICULAR RESULT, OUTCOME, REVENUE, PATENT GRANT, BUSINESS SUCCESS, OR OTHER BENEFIT FROM USE OF THE SERVICES. ANY INCOME FIGURES, PATENT OUTCOMES, OR SUCCESS STORIES REFERENCED IN OUR MATERIALS REFLECT THE FOUNDER'S INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCE OR THAT OF SPECIFIC STUDENTS AND ARE NOT TYPICAL, AVERAGE, OR GUARANTEED RESULTS. INDIVIDUAL RESULTS WILL VARY SIGNIFICANTLY BASED ON EFFORT, EXPERIENCE, MARKET CONDITIONS, AND FACTORS OUTSIDE COMPANY'S CONTROL. YOU AGREE NOT TO RELY ON ANY SUCH EXAMPLES AS A REPRESENTATION OF WHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT TO ACHIEVE.

8.6 Testimonials and Case Studies

Testimonials, success stories, and case studies referenced in our marketing materials or course content reflect the real experiences of specific individuals and are not representative of all users. These individuals may have received compensation or complimentary access in exchange for their testimonial. Results described are individual and not typical. Company does not imply that all or any users will achieve similar results.

8.7 Exceptions

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you. Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit liability for fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, or any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

9. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION

9.1 Privacy Policy

Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our Services, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

9.2 CCPA Compliance

For California residents, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). You have the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information to third parties.

9.3 Data Security

We implement reasonable industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. In the event of a data breach posing a risk to your rights, we will notify you and applicable authorities as required by law.

10. TERMINATION

10.1 Termination by You

You may cancel your account or discontinue use of our Services at any time. Course or product access fees already paid are subject to the refund policy in Section 6.4.

10.2 Termination by Company

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause, including for violation of these Terms, fraudulent or abusive behavior, non-payment, or at our business discretion. We will provide reasonable advance notice where practicable for terminations without cause.

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to access the Services ceases immediately. Sections 5, 7.3, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 of these Terms survive termination. Additionally, all payment obligations accrued prior to termination, all intellectual property protections, all disclaimers, all limitations of liability, and all indemnification obligations survive termination indefinitely.

11. INDEMNIFICATION

11.1 Your Indemnification Obligations

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Company and its members, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from or relating to: (a) your use of the Services in violation of these Terms or applicable law; (b) your User Content; (c) your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights; (d) any chargebacks, payment disputes, or fraudulent transactions initiated by you; (e) your misrepresentation of results, outcomes, or Company endorsement; or (f) any breach of your representations, warranties, or obligations under these Terms.

11.2 Indemnification Process

Company will provide you with prompt written notice of any claim subject to indemnification. You will have the right to control the defense and settlement of any indemnified claim, provided that you may not settle any claim that imposes obligations on Company, admits fault on Company's behalf, or disparages Company without Company's prior written consent. Company reserves the right to participate in the defense of any claim with counsel of its choice at its own expense. Both parties agree to cooperate fully in the defense of any indemnified claims and to provide reasonable assistance, including access to relevant documents and information.

12. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

You agree to use the Services in compliance with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations, including laws governing intellectual property, export controls, and consumer protection. You represent and warrant that your use of the Services will not violate any applicable law in your jurisdiction.

13. DMCA AND COPYRIGHT POLICY

Company respects intellectual property rights and expects users to do the same. If you believe that any content available through our Services infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notification pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512) to our designated agent at [email protected]. Your notification must include: (a) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent; (b) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed; (c) identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information sufficient for Company to locate it; (d) your contact information; (e) a statement of good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized; and (f) a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

13.2 Counter-Notification

If you believe that content you posted was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification to [email protected]. Company will process counter-notifications in accordance with DMCA requirements. Repeat infringers will have their access to the Services terminated.

All course content, Digital Products, recordings, transcripts, frameworks, and other materials produced by Company are protected by United States copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, public display, or creation of derivative works from Company content is a violation of federal copyright law and these Terms, and may subject violators to civil and criminal penalties.

14. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms and any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

14.2 Jurisdiction and Venue

Subject to the arbitration provisions below, any legal action arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought in the state or federal courts located in Washoe County, Nevada. You consent to personal jurisdiction in such courts.

14.3 Informal Dispute Resolution

Before initiating any arbitration or legal proceeding, the party asserting a claim must provide written notice to the other party describing the nature and basis of the claim and the relief sought (a "Dispute Notice"). The parties shall attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days of delivery of the Dispute Notice (the "Negotiation Period"). If the dispute is not resolved during the Negotiation Period, either party may then initiate arbitration as set forth below. This informal resolution requirement is a condition precedent to arbitration and shall not apply to claims for emergency injunctive relief.

14.4 Arbitration

Any dispute that cannot be resolved through the informal process in Section 13.3 shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules, conducted by a single arbitrator. The arbitration shall take place in Reno, Nevada. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding, and judgment may be entered upon it in any court of competent jurisdiction. The prevailing party in any arbitration shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs.

14.5 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE THAT ANY ARBITRATION OR LEGAL PROCEEDING SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DISPUTE BETWEEN YOU AND COMPANY INDIVIDUALLY. YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

14.6 Small Claims

Either party may bring an individual action in small claims court for disputes within that court's jurisdiction, on an individual basis only.

15. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any applicable enrollment or service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Company regarding the Services and supersede all prior communications, agreements, and understandings.

15.2 Amendment

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide reasonable advance notice of material changes via email or platform notification. Continued use of the Services after the effective date of modifications constitutes acceptance.

15.3 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be severed, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15.4 Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce it in the future.

15.5 Assignment

You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without prior written consent. Company may assign its rights in connection with a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or to any affiliate.

15.6 Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond their reasonable control, including natural disasters, government actions, pandemics, or network failures.

15.7 Communications

By creating an account or purchasing from us, you consent to receive essential account and transactional communications electronically. Marketing communications will comply with applicable anti-spam laws, and you may opt out at any time.

16. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms or our Services, please contact us:

Goodground Innovation LLC

201 Ryland Ave, Suite 200-A

Reno, Nevada 89501

United States

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