Terms of Service

Summit Grant Writing LLC

Effective Date: 8 August 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By purchasing any service from Summit Grant Writing LLC (“Company”), you (“Client”) agree to these Terms of Service. This agreement governs all services provided by the Company and supersedes any prior agreements, whether written or oral. Client acknowledges and agrees that use of the Company’s website and services is also governed by the Company’s Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Privacy Policy is available at https://www.summitgrantwriting.com/privacy-policy.

2. Payment & Service Commencement

Payment is due at the time of booking through the Company’s website. No work will begin until full payment is received.

Clients are encouraged to schedule a free initial consultation prior to purchase to discuss services. After purchase, the Company will follow up by email to confirm next steps and invite the Client to schedule any included follow-up meetings.

If no consultation takes place prior to purchase, the Company reserves the right to clarify service scope and deliverables by email before beginning work.

3. Client Responsibilities

Client must provide all necessary materials, data, and access in a timely manner. Failure to provide required information may result in delays. If a delay exceeds 30 days, the project may be terminated without refund.

Client is responsible for reviewing and approving all work. For each deliverable, if the Client does not request revisions within 7 calendar days of delivery, that portion of the work will be considered final and approved.

4. Deliverables & Workflow

The Company provides services based on the selected service tier, including both one-time and subscription-based offerings. Each tier includes example deliverables, which are refined and confirmed before work begins.

Clients are encouraged to schedule a free initial consultation prior to purchase to discuss goals, scope, and service tier recommendations. If no consultation occurs, the Company will follow up by email after purchase to confirm scope and deliverables.

Once services are purchased, the Company will provide a summary of next steps and begin working. Subscription-based clients will receive a simple email-based agreement at the start of each monthly engagement confirming scope, available deliverables, and any included planning or follow-up meetings. Unless the Client raises any objections within 2 business days of receipt, or cancels their subscription, the Company will proceed as outlined. Continued subscription payment constitutes acceptance of the monthly scope.

The number of planning meetings included in a service tier defines how much strategic time is allocated for discussion, review, or adjustments. These meetings may be used for feedback, alignment, or revisions. Additional meetings or services outside the agreed scope may incur additional fees.

Project timelines are estimates and may shift based on Client responsiveness or unforeseen circumstances.

5. Refund & Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refunds will be issued after purchase.

If the Client fails to respond or engage in a reasonable manner—such as scheduling meetings or providing necessary information—within a reasonable timeframe, the Company reserves the right to pause or terminate the agreement without refund.

6. Non-Guarantee of Funding

The Company does not guarantee that any grant application, donor appeal, or fundraising effort will result in funding. The Client acknowledges that multiple factors impact funding decisions beyond the Company’s control.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

Upon full payment, the Client is granted a non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide license to use the final deliverables for their nonprofit organization. All materials provided by the Client remain the Client’s sole property.

The Company retains ownership of all underlying intellectual property, including templates, methodologies, and tools used in the creation of the deliverables, but grants the Client exclusive rights to the final delivered work.

Preliminary drafts, concepts, or materials not included in final deliverables remain the Company’s property.

The Company reserves the right to showcase non-confidential, anonymized portions of the final deliverables as portfolio samples unless the Client submits a written confidentiality request within 14 days of final delivery.

8. Confidentiality

The Company agrees to keep all Client information, including grant proposals, fundraising strategies, and other proprietary information, confidential and will not share or use it for any purpose other than delivering the agreed services.

9. Force Majeure

The Company shall not be held liable for delays or non-performance due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, internet failures, government actions, or other unforeseeable events.

10. Indemnification

The Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from the use of our services, including but not limited to funding rejections or donor responses.

11. Breach & Termination

If the Client violates any terms of this agreement (e.g., non-cooperation, failure to provide necessary materials, abusive behavior), the Company reserves the right to terminate services without refund.

If the Company fails to deliver services as outlined, the Client may request a resolution in writing. The Company will make reasonable efforts to fulfill obligations but is not liable for factors outside of its control.

12. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from this agreement will be resolved through negotiation first. If no resolution is reached, disputes shall be settled through arbitration in the State of Alaska. This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Alaska.

13. Subscription Terms

The Company offers subscription-based pricing for all service tiers with discounts varying by tier: Bronze tier clients receive a 10% discount on the standard service price, Silver tier clients receive a 15% discount, and Gold tier clients receive a 20% discount.

Subscriptions are billed automatically on a monthly basis through the platform’s checkout system and are valid for 30 days from the date of purchase. Clients are responsible for using their included planning meetings and deliverables within this period. Unused meetings or deliverables do not roll over into future months unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.

Subscriptions may be canceled at any time before the next billing date. To cancel, Clients must either notify the Company in writing at least seven calendar days prior to the renewal date by sending notice via email to summitgrantwriting@gmail.com or by canceling manually by logging into their account on the Company’s platform any time up until the renewal date. No refunds will be issued for subscription charges that have already been processed, including charges made shortly before cancellation.

By purchasing a subscription, the Client agrees to these terms and the scope of service as outlined in their selected tier.

14. Severability

These Terms of Service constitute the entire agreement between Company and Client. If any part of this agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

The Company reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Any changes will take effect upon posting to the Company’s website or other reasonable means of notification. Continued use of the Company’s services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

By purchasing a service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms.