Effective Date: July 11, 2025
Welcome to Venture Mechanics ("Venture Mechanics," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of www.venturemechanics.com (the "Site") and all related coworking, event, and accelerator services we provide (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using any part of the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our [Privacy Policy]. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.
1. Who We Are
Venture Mechanics, LLC is a Washington‑based company that provides coworking memberships, event space, and a startup accelerator program. Our registered business address is 14110 NE 21st St, Bellevue WA, 98007 USA.
2. Eligibility & Account Registration
- You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority where you live) and capable of forming a binding contract.
- You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep it updated.
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities under your account.
3. Memberships, Bookings & Payments
- Membership Plans – Details of coworking memberships (Dedicated Desk, Hot Desk, Explorer Pass, etc.) are described on the Site. By selecting a plan, you agree to pay the applicable fees plus any taxes.
- Billing – We process payments through trusted processors such as Stripe or Mercury. You authorize us to charge your chosen payment method on a recurring basis until you cancel.
- Late or Failed Payments – If a payment fails or is overdue, we may suspend or terminate your access to the Services and pursue outstanding amounts.
4. Event Participation
- Event tickets are non‑transferable unless expressly permitted.
- We reserve the right to refuse entry or remove any participant who violates these Terms or disrupts an event.
- All participants must comply with any venue‑specific policies (e.g., health & safety rules).
5. Permitted & Prohibited Uses
You agree not to:
- Use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
- Infringe or misappropriate our intellectual property or that of others.
- Upload malicious code, spam, or content that is defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Services.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, user accounts, or systems.
6. Intellectual Property
- All content, trademarks, logos, graphics, and software on the Services are owned by or licensed to Venture Mechanics and are protected by intellectual‑property laws.
- We grant you a limited, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for your personal or internal business purposes.
- Except as expressly permitted, you may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any part of the Services without our prior written consent.
7. User Content
- You retain ownership of any text, images, videos, or other content you post or upload ("User Content").
- You grant us a worldwide, royalty‑free, sub‑licensable license to use, copy, display, and distribute your User Content solely to operate and promote the Services.
- You represent that you have all rights and permissions to grant this license and that your User Content does not violate any third‑party rights or laws.
8. Feedback
If you submit feedback or suggestions regarding the Services ("Feedback"), you grant us an unrestricted, perpetual right to use the Feedback without any obligation to compensate you.
9. Cancellation, Termination & Refunds
- Memberships – You may cancel your membership subscription by emailing missioncontrol@venturemechanics.com with written notice 30 days in advance of the intended cancellation date. Fees already paid are non‑refundable unless required by law.
- Event Tickets – Refund eligibility is specified on each event listing. Unless otherwise noted, ticket sales are final.
- We may suspend or terminate your access immediately for any breach of these Terms, non‑payment, or unlawful behavior.
10. Third‑Party Services & Links
Our Services may contain links to third‑party websites or integrate third‑party tools (e.g., payment processors, Slack, Google). We do not control these third parties and are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices.
11. Disclaimers
- The Services are provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non‑infringement.
- We do not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or free of errors.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Venture Mechanics and its directors, officers, employees, or agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenues, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses arising out of or relating to your use of the Services. Our total liability for any claim arising out of these Terms will not exceed the greater of (a) $100 USD or (b) the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.
13. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Venture Mechanics and its affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Services, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.
14. Governing Law & Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflict‑of‑laws principles. Any legal action must be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in King County, Washington, and you consent to their jurisdiction.
15. Dispute Resolution & Arbitration (U.S. Users)
Before filing a claim, you agree to try to resolve it informally by contacting missioncontrol@venturemechanics.com. If we cannot resolve the dispute within 60 days, either party may elect binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. Class‑action waivers apply. You may opt out of arbitration within 30 days of accepting these Terms by emailing us.
16. Changes to These Terms
We may amend these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be posted on the Site with at least 14 days’ notice before they become effective. Your continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
17. Severability & Waiver
If any provision of these Terms is held invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in full force. Our failure to enforce any right is not a waiver of that right.
18. Contact Us
Questions about these Terms? Contact us:
Venture Mechanics Startup Launchpad
14110 NE 21st St
Bellevue, WA 98007, USA
Email: missioncontrol@venturemechanics.com
Phone: (425) 472-1750
Thank you for choosing Venture Mechanics. We look forward to supporting your entrepreneurial journey!
