1. TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be effective as of May 1, 2025, and shall remain in effect until April 30, 2026, unless terminated earlier under the terms of this Agreement.
2. SPONSORSHIP LEVEL AND CONTRIBUTION
The Sponsor agrees to pay {tierAmount} ({amountIn}) in exchange for the sponsorship benefits outlined in this Agreement. Only monetary sponsorships are accepted.
A) Sponsorship Level: {chooseYour}
B) Contribution Amount: {tierAmount}
C) Sponsorships are subject to review and approval by Health Action MA, and a limited number of sponsorships are available.
3. SPONSORSHIP APPROVAL AND REVIEW.
A) Submission of this agreement does not guarantee acceptance. Sponsorships are subject to a five (5) business day review by Health Action MA to ensure alignment with its mission and values. Sponsors will be notified via email of approval or rejection.
B) No payment is required at submission. Payment instructions will be provided only if the sponsorship is approved.
C) No sponsorship benefits, including logo placement or public recognition, will be provided until:
- The sponsorship is approved.
- Full payment is received.
- All required materials (logo, website link, and description) are submitted and processed.
D) If a sponsorship is rejected, no payment will be required, and the sponsor will be notified.
4. SPONSORSHIP GUIDELINES
A) Sponsorships run from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
B) Sponsors must submit all required materials (logo, website link, and business description) within 14 days of sponsorship approval. Sponsors may upload materials at the time of application or submit them later via email. Instructions will be included in the approval notice.
C) If required materials are not submitted within 30 days of sponsorship approval, the sponsor will not be eligible for logo placement, descriptions, or digital acknowledgments until the materials are received and processed.
D) Sponsorship benefits will only begin after full payment and all required materials are received and processed.
E) Sponsorship opportunities are limited and may not be available after May 1, 2025.
5. PAYMENT TERMS
A) Sponsorship applications will be reviewed within five (5) business days of submission. No payment is required at submission.
B) If approved, sponsors will receive a confirmation email with payment instructions. At this point, this Agreement becomes legally binding, and full payment must be made within seven (7) days of approval.
C) Sponsors may pay either online via Zeffy or by mailing a check.
For check payments:
I commit to mailing a check within seven (7) days of sponsorship approval. I understand that failure to submit payment within this timeframe may result in revocation of my sponsorship. (Required if not paying online.)
Mail Checks To:
Health Action MA
482 Southbridge St, Unit 314
Auburn, MA 01501
For Zeffy payments:
I understand that if I choose to pay via Zeffy, I must complete payment through the provided Zeffy payment link within seven (7) days of approval.
D) If payment is not received within seven (7) days, Health Action MA reserves the right to revoke the sponsorship offer and offer it to another applicant.
E) Failure to remit payment constitutes a breach of this Agreement.
6. TAX AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMERS
A) Non-Charitable Contribution - Health Action MA is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization. Sponsorship payments are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions.
B) Marketing Expense - Businesses may be able to deduct sponsorships as a marketing expense. Sponsors should consult their tax professional.
C) No Endorsement - Sponsorship does not imply an endorsement of any products, services, or opinions.
D) Health Action MA shall not be liable for any claims arising from the conduct, statements, or business activities of a sponsor.
7. TERMINATION AND REFUND POLICY
A) Immediate termination may occur if the sponsor's public image or values become inconsistent with Health Action MA's mission.
B) Sponsorship agreements are reviewed annually, and sponsors may be denied renewal.
C) If Health Action MA fails to provide sponsorship benefits, additional months of exposure will be provided at no extra cost.
D) No refunds will be issued for contract violations by the Sponsor.
8. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
A) This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any disputes shall be resolved through mediation before litigation.
9. DEFINITIONS
A) "Business days" shall refer to Monday through Friday, excluding U.S. federal holidays and any official Massachusetts state holidays.