Terms of Use

1. About ARK Impact Collective

ARK Impact Collective is a nonprofit event fundraising consultancy founded by Alqueeah Cates. We provide strategic event fundraising consulting services to small and midsize nonprofit organizations. Our services include event revenue strategy, the RAISE Method framework, and related consulting engagements.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By visiting our website, submitting a form, scheduling a discovery call, or engaging any ARK service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

3. Use of the Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You may not:

• Use the site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations
• Transmit unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its related systems
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of our website or content without written permission
• Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or extract data from the website

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, methodology frameworks (including the RAISE Method), service names, and design elements — is the intellectual property of ARK Impact Collective and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this site without prior written consent from ARK Impact Collective.

5. Services and Client Engagements

Services provided by ARK Impact Collective are governed by a separate client agreement or proposal entered into between ARK and the client organization. These Terms apply to your use of the website and do not supersede any signed client agreement.

ARK Impact Collective follows the AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) Code of Ethical Standards. We do not charge commissions, percentage-of-funds-raised fees, or success-based compensation. All pricing is flat and transparent.

6. No Professional-Client Relationship

Visiting this website, reading its content, or submitting an inquiry form does not create a consulting or professional relationship between you and ARK Impact Collective. A formal engagement begins only upon execution of a signed agreement and receipt of payment.

7. Disclaimers

This website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. ARK Impact Collective does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

Results described on this website are illustrative and not guaranteed. Fundraising outcomes depend on many factors outside ARK's control, including the client organization's capacity, donor relationships, and market conditions.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ARK Impact Collective and its founder, employees, and contractors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website or our services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. ARK Impact Collective does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using this website, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

11. Modifications to Terms

ARK Impact Collective reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Arkansas.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any signed client agreement, constitute the entire agreement between you and ARK Impact Collective regarding your use of this website and our services.