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Last Updated: November 28, 20251. Acceptance of TermsThis Terms and Conditions agreement ("Agreement") is a legally binding contract between you ("Member," "you," "your") and Sol Power Midwest™, an Illinois limited liability company ("Sol Power Midwest," "we," "us," "our"). This Agreement governs your access to and use of the Equity Eligible Contractors™ membership website, including all associated software, systems, proprietary templates, resources, tools, training programs, and informational content (collectively, the "Service").By clicking "I Accept," registering for an account, or accessing or using any part of the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and irrevocably agree to be bound by all terms and conditions of this Agreement and our incorporated Privacy Policy. If you are entering into this Agreement on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to these terms. If you do not agree to all terms, you are not permitted to access or use the Service and must exit immediately.2. Description of ServiceThe Service is an interactive, internet-based membership platform that provides equity-eligible contractors, general contractors, and specialty contractors with proprietary systems, know-how, documentation, and processes to originate, win, and profitably deliver clean energy projects. This includes, but is not limited to, access to the Sol Power Midwest™ EquiESCO Clean Jobs System™, Sol Power Midwest™ Clean Energy Training Programs™, Investment Grade Business Process™, and Investment Grade Risk Assessment and Management™. The Service is designed as a professional tool for internal business development and is focused on applications within the Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) framework and other relevant jurisdictions.3. Membership and Authorized Users3.1. Account Registration: You must register for an account to access the Service. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to promptly update such information to maintain its accuracy.3.2. Authorized Users: Access is granted to you and your designated "Authorized Users," defined as your current, individual employees, contractors, or agents who are authorized to use the Service on your behalf. The number of Authorized Users is limited by your subscription tier. You are solely responsible for the compliance of all Authorized Users with this Agreement.3.3. Credential Security: Each set of login credentials (username, password) is personal and non-transferable. You are strictly prohibited from sharing credentials. You are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account, whether authorized by you or not. You must notify us immediately at Adminstration@eeccoalition.com of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach.4. Intellectual Property Rights and License Grant4.1. Our Ownership: The Service and all content therein, including our family of trademarks (e.g., Sol Power Midwest™, Equity Eligible Contractors Coalition™), proprietary documents, systems, software, and the structure, sequence, and organization of the Service, are the exclusive property of Sol Power Midwest™ and its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.4.2. Limited License Grant: Subject to your compliance with this Agreement, Sol Power Midwest™ grants you and your Authorized Users a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and revocable license to access and use the Service during your active subscription term solely for your internal business operations related to clean energy project development.4.3. Your Client Information: You retain ownership of any intellectual property rights in the data, text, and files you submit to the Service ("Client Information"). You grant Sol Power Midwest™ a limited license to host, process, and display your Client Information only as necessary to provide the Service to you.4.4. Aggregated Data: You grant Sol Power Midwest™ a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, distribute, and create derivative works from aggregated and anonymized data derived from your Client Information ("Aggregated Data"). Aggregated Data will be stripped of all personally and commercially identifiable information and used for purposes such as improving our Service, conducting industry analysis, and developing new features.4.5. Promotional Use: You grant Sol Power Midwest™ the right to identify you or your company by name and logo as a member of the Equity Eligible Contractors™ coalition on our website and in our marketing materials.5. Member Obligations and RestrictionsYou agree not to, and to ensure your Authorized Users do not:-Misuse the Service: Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable law.-Infringe Intellectual Property: Copy, reproduce, modify, create derivative works from, distribute, or publicly display any part of the Service without our express written permission.-Reverse Engineer: Decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or otherwise attempt to discover the source code or underlying ideas or algorithms of the Service.-Circumvent Systems: Interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Service, or use it in any manner that could disable, overburden, or impair it.-Share Access: Share account access, resell, lease, trade, or otherwise transfer the Service to any third party.-Extract Content: Systematically scrape, download, or copy any proprietary templates or content from the Service into a non-Sol Power Midwest document or system.-Remove Markings: Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices contained within the Service.-Upload Malicious Code: Introduce any viruses, worms, spyware, or other malicious code to the Service.6. Payment Terms-Fees: You agree to pay all subscription fees specified for your chosen membership plan. Fees are exclusive of all taxes, which you are solely responsible for paying.-Payment: Subscription fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis (e.g., monthly, annually). By providing a payment method, you authorize us to charge it for all applicable fees.-No Refunds: All fees are non-refundable, except as required by law. You will not receive a refund or credit for partial subscription periods or if you cancel your account.-Automatic Renewal: Your subscription will automatically renew for successive terms unless you cancel at least thirty (30) days before the end of the current term by emailing admin@equityeligiblecontractors.com.-Suspension for Non-Payment: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service for non-payment of any overdue fees.7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability7.1. No Professional Advice: THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL, FINANCIAL, TAX, OR ENGINEERING ADVICE. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSULTING WITH QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS (E.G., ATTORNEYS, ACCOUNTANTS, ENGINEERS) BEFORE ACTING ON ANY INFORMATION FROM THE SERVICE.7.2. Service "As Is": TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. SOL POWER MIDWEST™ EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.7.3. Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL SOL POWER MIDWEST™, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES) ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.7.4. Cap on Liability: OUR TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SERVICE WILL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FEES PAID BY YOU TO SOL POWER MIDWEST™ IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.8. IndemnificationYou agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Sol Power Midwest™ and its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: (a) your use of and access to the Service; (b) your violation of any term of this Agreement; (c) your violation of any third-party right, including any intellectual property right; or (d) any claim that your Client Information caused damage to a third party.9. Term and Termination-Term: This Agreement begins on the date you first accept it and continues until your subscription is terminated.-Termination by You: You may terminate your subscription at any time by notifying us at admin@equityeligiblecontractors.com. Termination is effective at the end of your current billing cycle; no fee refunds will be provided.-Termination by Us: We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, if you breach this Agreement.-Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. You are responsible for downloading your Client Information prior to termination. We may, but are not obligated to, permanently delete your Client Information after a reasonable post-termination period. Sections 4 (Intellectual Property), 5 (Restrictions), 7 (Disclaimers), 8 (Indemnification), 10 (Governing Law), and this Section 9 (Term and Termination) will survive any termination.10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution-Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.-Exclusive Jurisdiction: The state and federal courts located in Winnebago County, Illinois, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of this Agreement, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.-Waiver of Jury Trial: YOU AND SOL POWER MIDWEST™ HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT.-Time Bar: Any cause of action arising out of or related to the Service must commence within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues. Otherwise, such cause of action is permanently barred.11. Miscellaneous-Privacy Policy: Our collection and use of your information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into this Agreement by reference.-Third-Party Links: The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content or practices of these sites. Access them at your own risk.-Amendments: We reserve the right to modify this Agreement at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the new Agreement on the Service and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use after such notice constitutes acceptance of the changes.-Contact: All notices to you may be made via email or posting within the Service. Any legal notices to us must be sent to admin@equityeligiblecontractors.com.
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Last Updated: November 28, 20251. Acceptance & ScopeThis Privacy Policy ("Policy") governs the relationship between Sol Power Midwest™ ("we," "us," "our") and you, a user or member ("you," "your," "Member") of the Equity Eligible Contractors™ membership website, including all associated software, systems, proprietary templates, resources, tools, and intellectual property (collectively, the "Service").By registering for, accessing, or using the Service, you signify your acceptance of this Policy and our Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all terms, you must immediately cease using the Service and exit the website. This Policy is incorporated by reference into our Terms of Service.This Policy applies to all information collected through the Service, including our family of trademarks such as Sol Power Midwest™ Clean Energy Training Programs™, Investment Grade Business Process™, Equity Eligible Contractors Coalition™, and the Sol Power Midwest™ EquiESCO Clean Jobs System™.2. Information We Collect: A Comprehensive FrameworkWe collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or household.A. Personal Data: Data that can be used to identify you.Identity & Contact Data: Name, postal address, email address, telephone number.Business & Professional Data: Company name, job title, contractor license numbers, business tax ID, proof of insurance, and other credentials required for membership verification.Account & Profile Data: Username, password, security questions/answers, and details for any Authorized Users you designate.Financial & Transactional Data: Billing address, payment history, and payment card information. Note: We use third-party payment processors; we do not store full payment card numbers on our servers.Communications Data: Records of your correspondence with us, including support requests and feedback.B. Client Information: As defined in our Terms of Service, this includes all data, content, and materials you or your Authorized Users submit, upload, store, or send to or through the Service. This is your confidential information, and our use is governed by our Terms of Service.C. Technical & Usage Data: Data collected automatically.Device & Network Data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types, operating system and platform.Usage Data: Information about your use of the Service, including the pages you visit, time spent on pages, clickstream data, and other diagnostic data.Location Data: General geographic location derived from your IP address.D. Tracking Technologies & Cookies:We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixels) to monitor Service activity and hold certain information. We classify our cookies as follows:-Essential: Necessary for the Service to function (e.g., login authentication, security). These cannot be refused.-Functional: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization (e.g., language preferences).-Analytics: Allow us to count visits and traffic sources to improve performance.-Advertising: Used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. We do not permit third-party advertising networks on the Service without your explicit consent where required by law.You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling non-essential cookies may limit your use of certain Service features.3. How We Use Your Information: Lawful Bases for ProcessingWe will only use your Personal Data when we have a lawful basis to do so under applicable law. The primary lawful bases we rely on are: (a) the performance of our contract with you; (b) our legitimate business interests, provided they are not overridden by your rights; (c) your consent; and (d) compliance with a legal obligation.Specifically, we use your information for the following purposes:We process your Personal Data to register you as a member, provide the Service, and process your payments. This processing is necessary for the performance of our contract with you. To manage our ongoing relationship, which includes sending you service-related updates and providing customer support, we process your data based on both contractual performance and our legitimate interests in maintaining and improving our service. We also process information based on our legitimate interests to administer and protect our business and the Service, which includes activities such as troubleshooting, data analysis, testing, system maintenance, and ensuring the security of our network and data.Furthermore, we use fully anonymized and aggregated data for industry analysis and business intelligence, which serves our legitimate interest in improving our services and developing new products. To enforce our Terms of Service, protect our intellectual property, and defend against legal claims, we process data based on our legitimate interests in protecting our business and rights, as well as to comply with our legal obligations. We may identify you or your company as a member for promotional purposes, such as in a member directory, based on our legitimate interest in promoting the coalition and its members; however, this is always subject to your right to opt-out. Finally, we will only send you direct marketing communications where you have provided your explicit consent, which you may withdraw at any time.4. How We Share Your InformationWe do not and will not sell your Personal Data. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, payment processing, analytics, customer support, email delivery) under strict data processing agreements.Professional Advisors: With our lawyers, auditors, and insurers as necessary in the provision of their services to us.Legal Obligations & Rights: Where required by law, subpoena, or other legal process; to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others; to investigate fraud or security breaches; or to enforce our agreements.Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business, where your information may be transferred as a business asset. You will be notified via email of any change in ownership or uses of your information.Aggregated Data: We may share Aggregated Data (which is fully anonymized and cannot be used to identify you) with partners, researchers, or the public for any purpose.5. International Data TransfersYour information may be processed and stored in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States, which may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. We will ensure all such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards as required by law, such as the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses or the UK's International Data Transfer Agreement.By using the Service, you consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your information in the United States and other jurisdictions as necessary.6. Data Security: Our CommitmentWe implement a robust, multi-layered security framework using administrative, technical, and physical measures designed to protect your information. These include encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest, strict access controls, regular security assessments, and secure development practices.However, no electronic transmission or storage system is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.7. Data Retention: How Long We Keep Your DataWe will retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (e.g., tax, accounting, or legal obligations).Upon termination of your membership, we will initiate a process to delete or anonymize your Personal Data, typically within 90 days, unless we are legally required to retain it. Client Information may be destroyed or rendered inaccessible as specified in our Terms of Service. Aggregated Data may be retained indefinitely.8. Your Data Protection RightsYou have the following rights regarding your Personal Data, which can be exercised by contacting us at Adminstration@eeccoalition.com. We will respond to all legitimate requests within one month and may need to verify your identity before processing.-Right of Access & Portability: You can request a copy of your Personal Data in a structured, machine-readable format.-Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.-Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request deletion of your Personal Data under certain conditions.-Right to Restrict Processing: You can request we temporarily or permanently stop processing all or some of your Personal Data.-Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your Personal Data based on our legitimate interests.-Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.-Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your rights.-Opt-Out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from our promotional emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email. You cannot opt-out of service-related communications (e.g., account updates, billing notices).9. Specific U.S. State Privacy Rights (e.g., CCPA/CPRA)If you are a California resident, you have additional rights, including:-The right to know what Personal Information we have collected, used, disclosed, and sold.-The right to request deletion of your Personal Information.-The right to correct inaccurate Personal Information.-The right to limit the use and disclosure of "sensitive personal information" in certain circumstances.-The right to opt-out of the "sale" or "sharing" of Personal Information. We do not sell or share your Personal Information for cross-contextual behavioral advertising. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights. You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf.10. Third-Party WebsitesThe Service may contain links to other websites (e.g., solmidwest.com, equityeligiblecontractors.com). This Policy applies only to our Service. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or data handling of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of every site you visit.11. Children's PrivacyThe Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it immediately. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us.12. Changes to This PolicyWe may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices or the law. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Policy on this page, updating the "Last Updated" date, and, where required by law, sending you a direct notification. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of the revised Policy constitutes your acceptance of the terms.13. Contact UsFor questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights under this Policy, please contact us at:Sol Power Midwest™Email: Admin@EquityEligibleContractors.comIf you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection authority in your jurisdiction.
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