Fall 2024 SPARK STARTUP ESTEAM® MENTOR PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Apply by September 20!
Session 1 Window - September 30-October 4
Session 2 Window - October 21-25
Session 3 & AMA Session Window - November 11-22
Session 4 Window - December 2-6
Graduation - December 9 (to be confirmed)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
** International applications are not being considered at this time.
1. I will ensure that my child attends the 5 required sessions and the mandatory graduation ceremony. Sessions are one-hour, virtual meetings that take place once every 3 to 4 weeks. A detailed schedule will be provided upon acceptance into the program.
2. I will assist my child in the receipt and use of the materials provided through this program, as necessary.
PHOTO, VIDEO, AND AUDIO RELEASE
1. I hereby give permission to VentureLab and its representatives to take photographs, audio recordings, and video recordings of me, my child, and my property in connection with my child’s participation in the Program. I understand and agree that these materials will become the property of VentureLab and VentureLab is not obligated to return or otherwise make available any such materials to me.
2. I further authorize VentureLab and its representatives to edit such materials at its discretion; to include such materials with various sound effects, visual effects, music, graphics, and other materials; to incorporate such materials into other programs; to use and to license others to use such materials, as well as my and my child’s name, likeness, voice, biographic or other information concerning me or my child, any projects or work created by me or my child, whether alone or jointly with others, while participating in the Program, and any and all derivatives thereof, in any manner or media whatsoever, including without limitation unrestricted use for purposes of publicity, promotion, fundraising, advertising and sales, of for any other program or purpose, without any royalty or compensation to me or my child. I further acknowledge that VentureLab owns all rights to the results and proceeds of any such use; however, VentureLab is not obligated to utilize any of the rights granted herein.
3. I hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge VentureLab and its representative, licensees, assignees, and other successors-in-interest from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I or my child may have by reason of this authorization.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AGREEMENT
VentureLab’s Intellectual Property. The Mentee and Caregiver agree that the Spark Startup Materials & ESTEAM® Mentorship Program and any other intellectual property, including without limitation, documents, drawings, videos, methods, know-how, ideas, trademarks, logos, and marketing materials, produced or supplied by VentureLab (the “Intellectual Property”) is and shall remain the sole and exclusive property of VentureLab. Except as expressly provided herein, Mentee and Caregiver shall not have the right to copy, distribute, sell, license, sublicense or otherwise transfer to others the right to use any of the Intellectual Property without VentureLab’s prior written consent. Mentee and Caregiver expressly covenants and agrees that it shall not, directly or indirectly, commit an act of infringement or contest, or aid in contesting, the validity or ownership of the Intellectual Property. Mentee and Caregiver acknowledges that any use of the Intellectual Property outside the scope of this Agreement without VentureLab’s prior written consent would be an infringement of VentureLab’s intellectual property rights. Mentee and Caregiver further acknowledges that its use of the Intellectual Property outside the scope of this Agreement without VentureLab’s prior written consent would result in irreparable injury to VentureLab, for which no adequate remedy at law may be available, and accordingly consents to the issuance of, and agrees to pay all court costs and reasonable attorney fees incurred by VentureLab in obtaining, an injunction enjoining any conduct by Mentee and Caregiver prohibited by the terms of this Agreement. This remedy shall be in addition to any and all other remedies that may be available to VentureLab.
Confidentiality. The Mentee and Caregiver acknowledge the proprietary and confidential nature of VentureLab’s curriculum, education models and materials, business plan, procedures, new product development, client or referral lists, information related to potential third party partnerships, procedures for the efficient operation of VentureLab, and any other methods, procedures, processes, techniques, information, knowledge, or know-how concerning VentureLab in particular that may not be commonly known to the public or to VentureLab’s competitors and that VentureLab has identified or may identify as proprietary and confidential information (“Trade Secrets”). The Mentee and Caregiver shall not communicate, divulge, or use any Trade Secrets to or for the benefit of any other person, persons, partnership, association or corporation. Any information or materials that are already available in the public domain shall not be considered Trade Secrets.
RELEASE & WAIVER OF CLAIMS
I hereby knowingly, voluntarily, and expressly waive, release, discharge, covenant not to sue, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless VentureLab and its officers, agents, employees, representatives, persons and entities providing for or participating in the Program, sponsors and vendors of the Program, and all other persons or entities acting on behalf of VentureLab from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, demands, actions, causes of action, and costs and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees and court costs, whether known or unknown, directly or indirectly arising out of or relating to my child’s participation in the Program, including but not limited to claims of physical or psychological illness or injury, death, and damage to or loss of property, regardless of whether such claims arise in whole or in part from the acts, omissions, or negligence of the parties. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. To the extent any provision of this agreement is held unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, such provision shall be deemed severable from this document and shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I AM A PARENT OR GUARDIAN WITH LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CHILD IDENTIFIED BELOW. I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CHILD NAMED BELOW, MYSELF, OUR HEIRS, OUR LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES, AND OTHER PARENTS AND GUARDIANS OF THE CHILD.