Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: February 1, 2025

Welcome to Emerge and Rise, Inc.™ (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We’re a nonprofit Venture Development Organization located at 8934 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78217, offering business support services, collaborative space rentals, programs, and online resources. These Terms and Conditions apply to your use of our website, our physical location, and our services (both online and in person).

By accessing our website or using our services and space, you agree to follow the terms outlined below. If you do not agree, please do not continue to use our website or services.

1. Definitions

  • “Services” refer to the programs, events, workshops, consulting, and other offerings by Emerge and Rise™, including any space rentals such as hot desks, training room, podcast studio, conference room, and event space.

  • “Space” refers to any physical areas within our collaborative facility at 8934 Broadway, including desks, rooms, and event space.

  • “User,” “you,” or “your” refers to any person using our website, services, or space.

  • “Content” means all website materials, including text, graphics, images, videos, software, and audio.

2. Use of Our Services

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our services or rent our space. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian with prior approval.

Acceptable Use

All website and on-site materials are owned by Emerge and Rise™ or our licensors. You may view and download content for personal, non-commercial use only.

You agree not to:

  • Reproduce or redistribute any materials without permission.

  • Use our services or space for unlawful, harmful, or disruptive purposes.

  • Record or livestream events or sessions within our space without written consent.

  • Interfere with others’ use of the space or website.

  • Violate any local, state, or federal laws while using our services or facilities.

We reserve the right to deny access to any user who violates these conditions.

3. Space Use & Rentals

All room or space bookings must follow our posted Rental Terms and House Rules (available in your booking confirmation or on request). Emerge and Rise™ reserves the right to cancel any booking or remove a participant for disruptive or harmful behavior.

No smoking, illegal activities, or overnight stays are permitted. Cleaning and damage fees may apply.

4. Privacy Policy

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

5. User Content

If you post, submit, or display any content on our website or in our physical space, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use and share that content for promotional and community purposes.

You must own or have permission to use any content you share. We reserve the right to remove any content that is inappropriate or infringes upon intellectual property rights without notice.

6. Limitation of Liability

Emerge and Rise™, including our team, board, and volunteers, is not liable for any direct or indirect damages from your use of our website, services, or space, including loss, injury, or damage to property or data.

7. Indemnification

You agree to protect and hold harmless Emerge and Rise™ from any claims, costs, or damages resulting from your misuse of our website, services, or facilities.

8. Severability

If any part of these terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the rest will still apply.

9. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these terms from time to time. The most recent version will always be posted on our website. Your continued use means you accept any changes.

10. Assignment

We may assign or transfer our rights under these terms without notice. You may not assign your rights without our written permission.

11. Entire Agreement

These terms supersede any prior understandings between you and Emerge and Rise™ regarding the use of our website, services, and space.

12. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

The laws of the State of Texas govern these terms and conditions. Any legal disputes must be handled in the courts of Bexar County, Texas.

13. Contact Information

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

  • By email: info@emergeandrise.org

  • By visiting this page on our website: https://emergeandrise.org/contact

  • By mail: Emerge and Rise, Inc., PO Box 592663, San Antonio, TX 78259