VENUE SERVICES AGREEMENT
LOSTANDFOUND.COM
Effective Date: July 21, 2026
This Venue Software as a Service Agreement ("Agreement") is entered
into by and between:
Consumer Product Recovery and Finance Company, Inc. d.b.a.
LostAndFound.com, a Delaware corporation with its principal place of
business in the State of Texas ("LostAndFound.com"),
and
the business, organization, institution, government entity,
individual, or other legal entity that creates a Venue account,
subscribes to the Services, accepts this Agreement electronically, or
accesses or uses the Services ("Venue"). "Services" include free
services, paid subscription services, software, hosted services, APIs,
Venue Pages, Venue Admin tools, Venue Feeds, mobile applications,
integrations, and any other services made available by
LostAndFound.com.
LostAndFound.com and Venue may each be referred to individually as a
"Party" and collectively as the "Parties."
By clicking an acceptance button, checking an acceptance box,
creating a Venue account, subscribing to a Service plan, or accessing or
using the Services, Venue acknowledges that it has read, understood, and
agrees to be legally bound by this Agreement.
The individual accepting this Agreement represents and warrants that
they have authority to bind the Venue entity or organization on whose
behalf the account is created or used.
This Agreement governs Venue's access to and use of
LostAndFound.com's software platform, related services, applications,
integrations, and technology solutions (collectively, the
"Services").
By creating a Venue account, subscribing to a Service plan, accepting
this Agreement electronically, or accessing or using the Services, Venue
agrees to be legally bound by this Agreement.
1. Purpose of Agreement
LostAndFound.com provides a cloud-based software platform designed to
assist venues, organizations, businesses, institutions, and other
entities in managing lost and found information, communications,
reporting, searches, claims, returns, and related workflows.
The Services are intended to provide Venue with technology tools that
help Venue manage its own lost-and-found operations.
The Parties acknowledge and agree that:
LostAndFound.com provides software and technology services
only;
Venue operates its own lost-and-found program;
Venue remains responsible for all physical property under its
possession or control;
Venue controls its own employees, representatives, contractors,
and personnel;
LostAndFound.com does not act as Venue's employee, agent,
representative, custodian, bailee, insurer, or legal
representative.
Nothing in this Agreement creates a partnership, joint venture,
employment relationship, agency relationship, fiduciary relationship, or
other business relationship between the Parties except that of
independent contracting parties.
2. Description of Services
Subject to Venue's selected subscription plan, LostAndFound.com may
provide access to certain features, including:
Venue public-facing lost-and-found pages;
Venue administrative dashboard;
Venue inventory management tools;
Lost and found item listings;
Item search capabilities;
Claim management workflows;
Return-to-owner ("RTO") workflows;
Employee access management;
Customer Service Representative ("CSR") access;
Notifications and alerts;
Identity verification services;
QR Code identification services;
Shipping and return coordination tools;
Reporting features;
Data exports;
API access;
Website feeds and integrations;
Other features developed or offered by LostAndFound.com.
LostAndFound.com reserves the right to modify, improve, update,
replace, or discontinue features of the Services from time to time.
3. Software-as-a-Service Model
Venue acknowledges that the Services are provided as a
software-as-a-service ("SaaS") offering.
Venue does not purchase or receive ownership rights in:
Venue receives only a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right
to access and use the Services during the subscription term for Venue's
internal business purposes.
4. No Physical Custody or Control of Property
Venue acknowledges and agrees that LostAndFound.com does not possess,
store, transport, inspect, handle, secure, or control any physical lost
or found property.
All physical property remains solely under the custody and control
of:
LostAndFound.com does not create a bailment relationship with Venue,
users, finders, owners, or any other party.
LostAndFound.com is not responsible for:
Venue assumes all responsibility relating to physical property
handled through Venue's lost-and-found operations.
5. Venue Responsibilities
Venue is solely responsible for operating its lost-and-found program
and shall be responsible for:
Receiving found property;
Maintaining possession of property;
Safeguarding property;
Creating item records;
Entering accurate information;
Maintaining inventory records;
Determining ownership;
Reviewing claims;
Approving or denying returns;
Returning property;
Shipping property;
Disposing of property;
Complying with all applicable laws and regulations.
LostAndFound.com provides tools to assist Venue but does not replace
Venue's internal procedures, policies, judgment, or obligations.
6. Venue Account Ownership and Venue
Administrator
Each Venue account shall have a designated Venue
Administrator ("Venue Admin").
The Venue Admin is the authorized representative responsible for
managing the Venue account.
The Venue Admin may have authority to:
Manage Venue settings;
Access Venue administrative controls;
Add or remove users;
Assign permissions;
Create employee accounts;
Grant CSR permissions;
Manage integrations;
Manage subscription settings;
Perform administrative functions.
LostAndFound.com relies upon Venue's designation of its Venue
Admin.
LostAndFound.com is not responsible for disputes between Venue
personnel regarding account ownership, authority, employment status, or
internal permissions.
7. Customer Service Representative (CSR) Access
A Customer Service Representative ("CSR") is an
individual authorized by Venue to access certain Venue functions but who
is not automatically a Venue Administrator.
A CSR may perform functions permitted by the permissions assigned by
the Venue Admin.
Unless specifically granted by the Venue Admin, CSRs do not have
authority to:
Access Venue Admin Controls;
Modify account ownership;
Change subscription information;
Add or remove administrators;
Transfer Venue ownership;
Modify security settings.
Venue is responsible for determining which individuals receive CSR
access and what permissions are granted.
Venue remains responsible for all actions performed by its CSRs.
8. Venue Inventory Data and Accuracy
Responsibilities
Venue acknowledges that all information entered into the Services
regarding lost and found property is provided by Venue or
Venue-authorized users.
Venue is solely responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and
reliability of all information submitted, including but not limited
to:
LostAndFound.com does not independently verify, inspect,
authenticate, or validate Venue-created inventory records.
LostAndFound.com shall not be responsible for:
Incorrect item descriptions;
Incorrect categorization;
Incorrect photographs;
Missing information;
Duplicate records;
Incorrect locations;
Incorrect dates;
Failure to update inventory;
Failure to remove returned or disposed items;
Employee data-entry errors;
CSR data-entry errors;
Venue administrative errors.
Venue acknowledges that the usefulness of the Services depends upon
accurate information being entered and maintained by Venue.
9. Venue Claims, Ownership Determinations, and
Returns
Venue acknowledges and agrees that Venue is solely responsible for
determining whether a person is entitled to receive any lost
property.
LostAndFound.com does not determine ownership of any item.
Venue is solely responsible for:
Reviewing claims;
Requesting documentation;
Evaluating evidence of ownership;
Approving or denying claims;
Releasing property;
Selecting return methods;
Determining whether additional verification is required.
LostAndFound.com provides workflow tools that may assist Venue but
does not guarantee that:
A claimant is the rightful owner;
A finder is truthful;
Information provided by any person is accurate;
A return decision is correct;
Property will be recovered or returned.
Venue assumes all responsibility for decisions relating to the
release, transfer, or disposal of property.
10. Claims and Return-to-Owner ("RTO") Services
The Services may include tools designed to facilitate communication
between persons who report lost property and persons who locate found
property.
These tools may include:
Messaging;
Claim initiation;
Identity verification;
Pickup coordination;
Shipping coordination;
Confirmation codes;
Return tracking.
Venue acknowledges that LostAndFound.com only provides technology to
facilitate communication and workflow.
LostAndFound.com does not:
Physically return property;
Guarantee successful returns;
Guarantee ownership claims;
Guarantee user honesty;
Guarantee shipping delivery;
Guarantee property condition.
Venue remains responsible for its own return procedures.
11. Identity Verification Services
LostAndFound.com may offer optional identity verification services
through LostAndFound.com or third-party verification providers.
Identity verification is intended to provide additional information
to assist Venue and users.
Venue acknowledges that identity verification:
Does not guarantee ownership;
Does not guarantee honesty;
Does not prevent fraud;
Does not replace Venue judgment;
Does not create liability for LostAndFound.com.
LostAndFound.com does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy,
completeness, availability, or reliability of third-party identity
verification services.
LostAndFound.com shall not be responsible for:
Venue remains responsible for all decisions regarding property
release.
12. Reputation and Trust Indicators
The Services may include reputation indicators, verification badges,
or trust-related information regarding users.
Venue acknowledges that such indicators are provided only as
informational tools.
A reputation indicator is not:
An endorsement;
A guarantee;
A warranty;
A certification of honesty;
A guarantee of ownership;
A guarantee of lawful conduct.
LostAndFound.com does not independently investigate or guarantee user
behavior.
Venue is solely responsible for exercising appropriate judgment when
interacting with users.
13. Venue Employees, Contractors, and
Representatives
Venue is responsible for all individuals who access the Services
through Venue accounts, including:
Employees;
Managers;
Contractors;
Temporary workers;
CSRs;
Agents;
Representatives.
Venue shall:
Maintain appropriate access controls;
Train authorized users;
Protect login credentials;
Remove unauthorized users;
Immediately terminate access when appropriate.
Venue is responsible for all actions taken through Venue accounts,
whether authorized or unauthorized, unless caused solely by
LostAndFound.com's gross negligence or willful misconduct.
14. User Communications
The Services may facilitate communication between:
Venue acknowledges that communications may contain information
submitted by third parties.
LostAndFound.com does not control, guarantee, or verify
communications between users.
Venue is responsible for reviewing and managing communications
related to Venue operations.
LostAndFound.com shall not be responsible for:
15. Subscription Plans and Access Rights
Venue access to the Services requires an active subscription plan
unless otherwise provided by LostAndFound.com.
Subscription levels may include different features, limits, and
permissions.
LostAndFound.com reserves the right to:
Create new subscription plans;
Modify existing plans;
Change pricing;
Change available features;
Limit certain functionality based on subscription level.
Venue receives access only to the features included in its selected
subscription plan.
16. Subscription Fees
Venue agrees to pay all fees associated with its selected
subscription plan.
Fees may include:
Monthly subscription fees;
Annual subscription fees;
Add-on services;
Premium features;
Usage-based fees;
Integration fees;
Other charges disclosed at purchase.
Unless otherwise stated:
All fees are in U.S. dollars;
Fees are non-refundable;
Payments are the responsibility of Venue;
Taxes are the responsibility of Venue.
17. Automatic Renewal
Unless cancelled in accordance with this Agreement, Venue
subscriptions may automatically renew for additional subscription
periods.
Venue authorizes LostAndFound.com to charge the payment method
provided for renewal fees.
Venue is responsible for:
Failure to cancel before renewal shall not entitle Venue to a
refund.
18. Payment Failures and Suspension
If payment is not received when due, LostAndFound.com may:
LostAndFound.com is not responsible for consequences resulting from
suspension due to unpaid fees.
Venue remains responsible for all unpaid amounts.
19. Data Ownership
Venue retains ownership of data submitted by Venue into the Services
("Venue Data").
Venue grants LostAndFound.com a limited license to use Venue Data
solely for purposes necessary to:
LostAndFound.com does not claim ownership of Venue Data.
20. Aggregated and Anonymous Data
Venue acknowledges that LostAndFound.com may create and use
aggregated, statistical, and anonymized information derived from use of
the Services.
Such information may be used for:
Service improvement;
Analytics;
Product development;
Business operations;
Industry insights.
Aggregated or anonymized data shall not identify Venue or any
individual.
21. Privacy and Data Protection
Each Party agrees to comply with applicable privacy laws and
regulations relating to information processed through the Services.
LostAndFound.com collects, processes, and uses information in
accordance with its Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into this
Agreement by reference.
Venue acknowledges that:
Venue may submit personal information relating to customers,
employees, claimants, finders, or other individuals;
Venue is responsible for ensuring that its collection,
submission, and use of information complies with applicable
laws;
Venue is responsible for providing any required notices or
obtaining any required permissions from individuals.
LostAndFound.com may process information as necessary to provide the
Services, maintain the platform, provide support, prevent fraud, protect
security, and comply with legal obligations.
22. Venue Data Protection Responsibilities
Venue is responsible for maintaining appropriate safeguards regarding
its own operations and personnel.
Venue shall:
Protect employee login credentials;
Restrict access to authorized personnel;
Prevent unauthorized account sharing;
Maintain reasonable security procedures;
Promptly notify LostAndFound.com of suspected unauthorized
access.
Venue acknowledges that improper access by Venue personnel may expose
personal information or confidential information belonging to users or
other parties.
Venue is responsible for actions taken by its employees, CSRs,
contractors, and representatives.
23. Security of the Services
LostAndFound.com employs commercially reasonable administrative,
technical, and organizational measures designed to protect the security
and availability of the Services.
However, Venue acknowledges that:
No internet-based system is completely secure;
No security system can guarantee prevention of all unauthorized
access;
Cybersecurity threats continuously evolve.
LostAndFound.com does not guarantee that the Services will be free
from:
LostAndFound.com shall not be responsible for security incidents
caused by:
24. Third-Party Services
The Services may utilize or integrate with third-party services,
including:
Venue acknowledges that LostAndFound.com does not control third-party
services.
LostAndFound.com is not responsible for:
Venue's use of third-party services may be subject to additional
terms imposed by those providers.
25. API Access and Integrations
LostAndFound.com may provide access to application programming
interfaces ("APIs"), feeds, integrations, or other technical
connections.
API access may be subject to:
Venue agrees not to:
Reverse engineer APIs;
Circumvent usage limitations;
Access unauthorized data;
Use APIs to harm the Services;
Transfer API access without permission.
LostAndFound.com may suspend API access if it believes such access
creates security, operational, or legal risks.
26. Intellectual Property Rights
LostAndFound.com owns all rights, title, and interest in and to:
The Services;
Software;
Platform architecture;
Databases;
Interfaces;
Documentation;
Designs;
Features;
Improvements;
Proprietary technology;
Trademarks.
Except for the limited access rights granted under this Agreement, no
ownership rights are transferred to Venue.
Venue shall not:
Copy the Services;
Modify the Services;
Reverse engineer the Services;
Create derivative works;
Sell access to the Services;
Use LostAndFound.com's intellectual property without
permission.
27. License Granted to Venue
Subject to Venue's compliance with this Agreement and payment of
applicable fees, LostAndFound.com grants Venue a limited, non-exclusive,
non-transferable, revocable right to access and use the Services during
the subscription term.
This license is solely for Venue's internal lost-and-found
operations.
Venue may not sublicense, resell, or provide unauthorized access to
the Services.
28. Confidential Information
Each Party may receive confidential information from the other
Party.
Confidential Information includes:
Each Party agrees to:
Protect confidential information;
Use confidential information only for purposes of this
Agreement;
Restrict access to authorized personnel.
Confidential Information does not include information that:
Is publicly available;
Was already lawfully known;
Is independently developed;
Is received lawfully from another source.
29. Marketing and Publicity Rights
Venue grants LostAndFound.com permission to identify Venue as a
customer for marketing purposes, including:
Customer lists;
Case studies;
Promotional materials;
Website references.
LostAndFound.com shall not publicly disclose confidential information
without permission.
Venue may request removal from public customer listings by contacting
LostAndFound.com.
30. Venue Legal Compliance
Venue is solely responsible for compliance with laws applicable to
Venue's lost-and-found operations.
Venue is responsible for:
LostAndFound.com does not provide legal advice and does not guarantee
Venue compliance with applicable laws.
31. Indemnification by Venue
Venue agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless
LostAndFound.com, its officers, directors, employees, contractors,
affiliates, and representatives from claims, damages, losses,
liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees)
arising out of or related to:
Venue's operation of its lost-and-found program;
Physical property handled by Venue;
Venue employee actions;
CSR actions;
Venue user actions;
Incorrect returns;
Incorrect claims decisions;
Venue violations of law;
Venue breach of this Agreement;
Venue Data;
Claims by third parties relating to Venue operations.
32. LostAndFound.com Indemnification
LostAndFound.com will defend Venue against third-party claims
alleging that the Services infringe a valid United States intellectual
property right.
LostAndFound.com's obligations under this section do not apply to
claims arising from:
This section states LostAndFound.com's entire obligation regarding
intellectual property infringement claims.
33. Venue Responsibility for Employees and CSRs
Venue acknowledges that Venue is responsible for all actions taken
by:
Venue Administrators;
CSRs;
Employees;
Contractors;
Representatives.
Venue assumes responsibility for:
Unauthorized access caused by Venue personnel;
Improper inventory handling;
Improper claim approval;
Improper property release;
Misuse of the Services.
LostAndFound.com is not responsible for disputes between Venue and
its personnel.
34. Insurance
Venue is responsible for maintaining insurance coverage appropriate
for its operations, including as applicable:
LostAndFound.com does not provide insurance coverage for Venue's
property, operations, employees, or customers.
35. Disclaimer Regarding Venue Operations
Venue acknowledges that LostAndFound.com does not control and is not
responsible for Venue's lost-and-found activities.
LostAndFound.com shall not be responsible for:
Venue inventory practices;
Venue storage practices;
Venue security practices;
Venue employees;
Venue decisions;
Venue compliance obligations;
Property outcomes.
The Services are provided as technology tools only.
36. Venue Content, Data Ownership, and License
Venue retains ownership of information, records, photographs,
descriptions, documents, and other content uploaded by Venue or its
authorized users into the Platform ("Venue Content").
Venue grants LostAndFound.com a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide,
royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, process, transmit,
display, and use Venue Content solely as necessary to:
provide the Services;
operate and maintain the Platform;
provide customer support;
improve Platform functionality;
maintain security;
comply with legal obligations;
create aggregated and anonymized analytics.
LostAndFound.com does not claim ownership of Venue Content.
Venue represents and warrants that it has all rights necessary to
upload and use Venue Content and that such Content does not violate any
applicable law or third-party rights.
Venue remains responsible for:
accuracy of Venue Content;
legality of Venue Content;
removal of outdated information;
compliance with applicable privacy obligations;
obtaining any necessary permissions.
37. Venue Responsibility for Inventory Records
Venue acknowledges that LostAndFound.com provides software tools for
managing lost and found operations but does not create, inspect, verify,
store, or control Venue inventory records.
Venue is solely responsible for:
properly identifying found property;
accurately describing found property;
assigning correct categories;
entering correct dates, locations, and custody
information;
updating item status;
removing inaccurate records;
maintaining physical custody of property.
LostAndFound.com is not responsible for:
incorrect descriptions;
incorrect photographs;
missing information;
duplicate listings;
incorrectly categorized items;
incorrect locations;
failure to record found property;
failure to update inventory status;
deletion or loss of Venue records caused by Venue
actions.
Venue understands that errors entered by Venue personnel may affect
searches, matching, notifications, claims, and returns.
38. Venue Property Custody Disclaimer
LostAndFound.com is not a warehouse, storage provider, custodian,
bailee, insurer, bonding company, or guarantor of any lost property.
LostAndFound.com does not:
receive physical possession of lost property;
store lost property;
transport lost property;
inspect lost property;
verify ownership of lost property;
guarantee return of lost property.
All physical possession, storage, security, handling, disposal,
donation, sale, or destruction of found property remains solely the
responsibility of Venue.
Venue is responsible for complying with all applicable laws,
regulations, and internal policies regarding found property.
39. Claims, Returns, and Owner Verification
LostAndFound.com provides tools intended to assist Venues and users
with identifying potential owners and facilitating returns.
Venue acknowledges:
LostAndFound.com does not determine ownership;
LostAndFound.com does not guarantee that a claimant is the lawful
owner;
LostAndFound.com does not guarantee that a claimed item is the
correct item;
LostAndFound.com does not guarantee that a return will
occur.
Venue remains responsible for its own procedures regarding:
Venue assumes all responsibility for decisions made regarding the
release or retention of property.
40. Identity Verification Services
LostAndFound.com may provide optional identity verification services
through third-party providers.
Venue acknowledges:
identity verification is a tool to assist
decision-making;
identity verification does not guarantee ownership;
identity verification does not guarantee honesty or lawful
conduct;
identity verification providers are independent third
parties.
LostAndFound.com does not warrant:
accuracy of third-party verification results;
availability of verification services;
prevention of fraud;
prevention of unauthorized claims.
Venue remains responsible for determining whether property should be
released.
41. Security and Account Protection
Venue is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security
of:
Venue must immediately notify LostAndFound.com of:
LostAndFound.com is not responsible for damages resulting from
Venue's failure to maintain account security.
42. Suspension and Termination of Service
LostAndFound.com may suspend or terminate Venue access if:
Venue violates this Agreement;
Venue fails to pay applicable fees;
Venue engages in unlawful activity;
Venue threatens Platform security;
Venue misuses the Services;
continued service creates legal or operational risk.
LostAndFound.com may suspend access immediately when reasonably
necessary to protect:
the Platform;
other users;
customer data;
legal rights.
Upon termination:
Venue access rights end;
outstanding fees remain due;
LostAndFound.com may disable accounts;
LostAndFound.com may retain records as required by law or
internal retention policies.
43. Subscription Fees and Payment Terms
Venue agrees to pay all applicable subscription fees associated with
the selected LostAndFound.com plan.
Fees may include:
monthly subscription fees;
annual subscription fees;
add-on services;
integration fees;
premium features;
transaction-based services.
Unless otherwise stated:
LostAndFound.com may modify pricing for future subscription periods
by providing reasonable notice.
44. Automatic Renewal
Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal
date.
Venue authorizes LostAndFound.com to charge the payment method
associated with the account for renewal fees.
Cancellation does not entitle Venue to a refund for unused
subscription periods.
45. Intellectual Property Rights
LostAndFound.com owns all rights, title, and interest in:
the Platform;
software;
databases;
designs;
trademarks;
documentation;
technology;
improvements.
Nothing in this Agreement transfers ownership of LostAndFound.com's
intellectual property to Venue.
Venue receives only the limited right to use the Platform during the
subscription period.
46. Confidentiality
Each party agrees to protect confidential information received from
the other party.
Confidential information includes:
Confidential information does not include information that:
is publicly available;
was independently developed;
was lawfully received from another source;
is required to be disclosed by law.
47. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LOSTANDFOUND.COM SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR:
lost property;
damaged property;
stolen property;
improper inventory management;
incorrect inventory records;
failed returns;
fraudulent claims;
Venue actions;
Venue Admin actions;
CSR actions;
employee actions;
identity verification errors;
third-party service failures;
data loss;
business interruption;
lost profits;
indirect damages;
consequential damages;
incidental damages.
LostAndFound.com is not an insurer, custodian, warehouse, bonding
company, or guarantor of lost property.
In all circumstances, LostAndFound.com's total liability arising from
this Agreement shall not exceed the greater of:
the amount paid by Venue to LostAndFound.com during the twelve
(12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim; or
one hundred dollars ($100).
Some jurisdictions may not permit certain limitations, and those
limitations may not apply.
48. Indemnification
Venue agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Consumer Product
Recovery and Finance Company, Inc., d.b.a. LostAndFound.com, its parent
company, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees,
contractors, agents, service providers, and representatives from and
against any claims, demands, actions, liabilities, damages, losses,
judgments, settlements, penalties, costs, and expenses, including
reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or relating to:
Venue's use of the Platform;
Venue Content;
Found Property Records entered into the Platform;
inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading inventory
information;
actions or omissions of Venue employees, contractors,
representatives, Venue Admins, CSRs, or authorized users;
improper release, transfer, disposal, sale, donation, or handling
of property;
disputes regarding ownership of property;
claims by users, customers, employees, owners, finders, or third
parties;
Venue's violation of this Agreement;
Venue's violation of applicable laws, regulations, or
policies.
LostAndFound.com reserves the right to participate in the defense of
any claim for which it is entitled to indemnification.
Venue may not settle any claim involving LostAndFound.com without
LostAndFound.com's prior written consent.
49. Disclaimer of Warranties
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE PLATFORM AND SERVICES ARE
PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS.
LOSTANDFOUND.COM EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION:
LostAndFound.com does not warrant that:
the Platform will operate without interruption;
the Platform will be error-free;
the Platform will identify all lost property matches;
the Platform will prevent fraud;
the Platform will result in successful returns;
data entered by Venue users will be accurate;
third-party integrations will operate continuously.
Venue acknowledges that software services may experience
interruptions, errors, maintenance periods, and changes.
50. Force Majeure
LostAndFound.com shall not be liable for any failure or delay in
performing its obligations under this Agreement resulting from events
beyond its reasonable control, including:
Performance obligations shall be suspended during the period affected
by the Force Majeure event.
51. Arbitration
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this
Agreement, the Services, or the relationship between Venue and
LostAndFound.com, including claims regarding interpretation, breach,
termination, or validity of this Agreement, shall be resolved by binding
arbitration.
The arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis and shall
not be consolidated with claims brought by any other party.
The arbitration shall occur in the State of Texas unless otherwise
mutually agreed by the parties.
The arbitrator shall have authority to award any relief available
under applicable law.
Notwithstanding this arbitration requirement, LostAndFound.com may
seek emergency injunctive or equitable relief from a court of competent
jurisdiction to protect:
intellectual property rights;
confidential information;
Platform security;
unpaid fees;
unauthorized use of the Services.
52. Governing Law
This Agreement and any disputes arising from or relating to this
Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the
State of Texas, without regard to conflict of law principles.
The parties acknowledge that LostAndFound.com is a Delaware
corporation operating in Texas, and the parties agree that Texas law
shall govern this Agreement.
53. Venue for Legal Actions
To the extent any dispute is permitted to proceed in court rather
than arbitration, Venue agrees that exclusive jurisdiction shall be in
the state or federal courts located in Travis County, Texas.
Venue consents to personal jurisdiction and venue in those
courts.
54. Fees, Collections, and Attorneys' Fees
Venue agrees to pay all fees associated with its subscription and use
of the Services.
If Venue fails to pay amounts owed, LostAndFound.com may:
Venue agrees to reimburse LostAndFound.com for reasonable costs
incurred in collecting unpaid amounts, including reasonable attorneys'
fees and collection expenses where permitted by law.
55. Notices
Notices under this Agreement may be provided electronically,
including by:
Venue is responsible for maintaining accurate contact
information.
Legal notices to LostAndFound.com shall be sent to:
Consumer Product Recovery and Finance Company,
Inc.
d.b.a. LostAndFound.com
[Insert Business Address]
Email: [Insert Legal Contact Email]
56. Assignment
Venue may not assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights under
this Agreement without prior written consent from LostAndFound.com.
LostAndFound.com may assign this Agreement:
57. Relationship of the Parties
The parties are independent contractors.
Nothing in this Agreement creates:
a partnership;
joint venture;
employment relationship;
agency relationship;
franchise relationship.
Venue has no authority to represent that it is an agent,
representative, or employee of LostAndFound.com.
58. No Third-Party Beneficiaries
This Agreement is solely between LostAndFound.com and Venue.
No third party shall have any rights, remedies, or claims under this
Agreement unless expressly stated.
59. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, together with any referenced policies, subscription
terms, order forms, and applicable addenda, constitutes the entire
agreement between Venue and LostAndFound.com regarding the Services.
This Agreement supersedes all prior discussions, representations,
agreements, and understandings regarding the subject matter.
60. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid,
unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in
full force and effect.
The parties agree that the invalid provision shall be modified only
to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable while preserving
the original intent.
61. Waiver
Failure by LostAndFound.com to enforce any provision of this
Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any future
enforcement rights.
Any waiver must be in writing.
62. Survival
The following provisions survive termination of this Agreement:
Fees and payment obligations;
Intellectual Property Rights;
Confidentiality;
Indemnification;
Limitation of Liability;
Arbitration;
Governing Law;
Any provision that by its nature should survive
termination.
63. Service Availability
LostAndFound.com will use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain
availability and operation of the Platform.
Venue acknowledges and agrees that the Platform may experience
interruptions, delays, errors, or periods of unavailability due to
circumstances including, but not limited to:
scheduled maintenance;
software updates;
security enhancements;
hardware failures;
internet service interruptions;
telecommunications failures;
cloud hosting interruptions;
third-party service failures;
events beyond LostAndFound.com's reasonable control.
LostAndFound.com does not guarantee that the Platform will be
uninterrupted, completely secure, error-free, or continuously available
unless expressly agreed in a separate written Service Level Agreement
("SLA").
64. Platform Maintenance, Updates, and
Modifications
LostAndFound.com continually develops and improves the Platform.
Venue acknowledges that LostAndFound.com may periodically:
modify Platform functionality;
release software updates;
improve security features;
modify user interfaces;
add new features;
remove outdated features;
change technical requirements.
LostAndFound.com will use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure
that updates do not materially reduce the overall functionality of the
Services.
Venue understands that software services evolve over time and that
continued use of the Platform after updates constitutes acceptance of
such changes.
65. Third-Party Services
The Platform may rely upon or integrate with third-party services,
including but not limited to:
identity verification providers;
payment processors;
email delivery providers;
text messaging providers;
cloud hosting providers;
mapping services;
analytics providers;
integration partners.
LostAndFound.com does not control and is not responsible for:
third-party availability;
third-party performance;
third-party security practices;
third-party data handling;
third-party service interruptions;
third-party errors or omissions.
Venue's use of third-party services may be subject to additional
terms imposed by those providers.
66. API, Feed, and Integration Services
Where available, LostAndFound.com may provide Venue with access to
APIs, feeds, widgets, integrations, or other technical methods for
connecting Venue systems with the Platform.
Venue agrees that:
API access is provided subject to technical limitations;
API credentials must remain confidential;
Venue may not share API credentials with unauthorized
parties;
Venue may not abuse, overload, or interfere with API
functionality;
LostAndFound.com may impose usage limits;
LostAndFound.com may modify, restrict, suspend, or discontinue
API access.
Custom integrations may require additional agreements, fees,
technical requirements, or implementation timelines.
LostAndFound.com does not guarantee that third-party systems will
remain compatible with the Platform.
67. Data Security
LostAndFound.com employs commercially reasonable administrative,
technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information
processed through the Platform.
Venue acknowledges, however, that:
no electronic system is completely secure;
unauthorized access attempts may occur;
security incidents may occur despite reasonable
precautions;
internet transmission involves inherent risks.
Venue is responsible for:
protecting employee credentials;
limiting access to authorized personnel;
removing inactive users;
maintaining internal security procedures;
notifying LostAndFound.com of suspected unauthorized
access.
LostAndFound.com is not responsible for security issues caused by
Venue users, compromised Venue credentials, improper access management,
or Venue systems.
68. Privacy and Data Processing
Each party agrees to comply with applicable privacy laws relating to
information processed through the Services.
Venue acknowledges that use of the Platform may involve processing of
information including:
claimant information;
finder information;
employee information;
photographs;
communications;
property descriptions;
account information.
LostAndFound.com processes information only as necessary to provide,
maintain, secure, and improve the Services.
Where required by applicable law or requested by Venue, the parties
may enter into a separate Data Processing Addendum ("DPA") governing
privacy obligations.
Venue remains responsible for ensuring that its collection, use,
disclosure, and handling of information complies with applicable laws
and Venue policies.
69. Acceptable Use Policy
Venue and its authorized users shall not use the Platform to:
violate applicable laws;
upload unlawful content;
misuse personal information;
impersonate another person or organization;
attempt unauthorized access;
interfere with Platform operations;
introduce malicious software;
reverse engineer the Platform;
scrape or copy Platform data without authorization;
use the Platform to develop a competing lost and found
service.
LostAndFound.com may investigate suspected misuse and may suspend or
terminate access when reasonably necessary to protect the Platform,
users, or third parties.
70. Beta Features and Experimental Services
LostAndFound.com may occasionally provide Venue access to beta,
preview, experimental, or early-access features.
Beta features may include:
Venue acknowledges that beta features:
may contain errors;
may not operate as intended;
may be modified or discontinued;
may not receive the same level of support as standard
features;
are provided on an "as available" basis.
LostAndFound.com makes no warranty regarding beta features.
71. Feedback and Suggestions
Venue may provide suggestions, recommendations, comments, ideas, or
feedback regarding the Platform.
Venue agrees that LostAndFound.com may use such feedback without
restriction, compensation, or obligation.
Feedback may be used to:
Venue does not transfer ownership of Venue Content under this
section. This section applies only to voluntary feedback and
suggestions.
72. Venue Branding and Public Information
Venue grants LostAndFound.com permission to display Venue-related
information necessary to provide the Services, including:
Venue name;
Venue logo;
Venue address;
Venue contact information;
Venue-created public listings;
publicly available Venue information.
LostAndFound.com may use Venue branding solely for purposes related
to:
LostAndFound.com will not imply endorsement, partnership, or agency
relationship beyond the Services provided under this Agreement.
73. No Marketplace, Agency, or Custodial
Relationship
Venue acknowledges that LostAndFound.com operates as a software
technology provider.
LostAndFound.com does not:
take ownership of lost property;
take physical possession of property;
act as Venue's agent;
act as owner's agent;
act as finder's agent;
guarantee transactions;
determine ownership rights;
guarantee successful returns.
The Platform facilitates communication and workflow management
between parties.
All decisions regarding property custody, release, return, disposal,
and ownership remain the responsibility of Venue and the applicable
parties.
74. Record Retention
LostAndFound.com may establish reasonable retention periods for
Platform data, including:
inactive accounts;
deleted listings;
archived records;
communications;
transaction history;
system logs.
Venue remains solely responsible for maintaining records required
by:
applicable laws;
regulatory requirements;
Venue policies;
internal procedures.
LostAndFound.com is not responsible for maintaining records beyond
its established retention periods unless required by a separate written
agreement.
75. Abandoned Property and Legal Compliance
Venue is solely responsible for compliance with all laws,
regulations, and policies relating to lost and found property,
including:
abandoned property laws;
unclaimed property laws;
disposal requirements;
donation procedures;
auctions;
destruction of property;
reporting obligations.
LostAndFound.com does not provide legal advice regarding Venue's
obligations.
Venue acknowledges that different jurisdictions may impose different
requirements and that Venue is responsible for determining and following
applicable rules.
76. Venue Network, Parent Organization, and Shared Venue
Relationships
LostAndFound.com provides tools that allow venues, organizations,
companies, franchises, institutions, property groups, government
entities, and other authorized entities ("Venues") to establish
relationships with other Venues for purposes including, but not limited
to, shared lost-and-found reporting, shared search functionality, Venue
Pages, Venue Feeds, data sharing, employee workflows, referrals, and
other collaborative features ("Venue Network").
A Venue Network relationship may exist between:
(a) a Parent Organization and affiliated venues ("Parent-Child
Relationship");
(b) two or more independent venues that voluntarily agree to share
information or services ("Peer Venue Relationship"); or
(c) multiple Venues contributing information to a shared
public-facing Venue Page, Venue Feed, search interface, or other
LostAndFound.com feature ("Shared Venue Relationship").
LostAndFound.com provides the technology platform that enables these
relationships but does not create, control, supervise, or assume
responsibility for the business, legal, operational, employment,
ownership, or custodial relationship between participating Venues.
76.1 Parent Organization and Child Venue
Relationships
A Parent Organization may establish, manage, or oversee affiliated
Child Venues through LostAndFound.com's Venue Network functionality.
A Parent Organization may be provided with administrative
capabilities, which may include:
creating or requesting creation of affiliated Venue
accounts;
managing relationships between affiliated Venues;
viewing aggregated information across affiliated Venues;
assigning administrators, employees, or authorized
users;
managing subscriptions or billing relationships;
configuring network-level settings;
establishing shared workflows or operating procedures.
The Parent Organization is solely responsible for ensuring that all
persons granted access to Parent Organization or Child Venue accounts
have appropriate authorization.
LostAndFound.com does not verify or guarantee the legal relationship
between a Parent Organization and any Child Venue, including ownership,
franchise relationships, employment relationships, agency relationships,
management agreements, or other internal arrangements.
76.2 Peer Venue and Child-to-Child Relationships
LostAndFound.com may allow two or more Venues to voluntarily
establish relationships where information, listings, inventory records,
communications, referrals, or other data are shared between such
Venues.
Examples may include, but are not limited to:
multiple locations of the same organization sharing
lost-and-found inventory;
neighboring venues sharing found item information;
venues participating in a common Venue Page;
venues contributing inventory to a shared Venue Feed;
venues cooperating in the return of lost property.
A Peer Venue Relationship or Child-to-Child Relationship does not
create a partnership, joint venture, agency relationship, employment
relationship, ownership interest, or transfer of responsibility between
participating Venues.
Each Venue remains solely responsible for:
its own physical possession of property;
its own employees, contractors, and representatives;
its own lost-and-found procedures;
its own inventory management practices;
the accuracy of information it enters into the Service;
decisions regarding storage, transfer, release, disposal, or
return of property.
A Venue sharing information with another Venue does not become the
custodian, owner, insurer, guarantor, or legal representative of another
Venue's property.
76.3 Shared Venue Pages and Venue Feeds
LostAndFound.com may provide functionality allowing multiple Venues
to contribute lost-and-found information to a shared Venue Page,
embedded Venue Feed, search interface, map, directory, or other
public-facing feature.
When multiple Venues participate in a Shared Venue Page or Venue
Feed:
each Venue remains responsible for its own listings;
each Venue remains responsible for identifying and maintaining
its own inventory;
each Venue remains responsible for the accuracy and completeness
of submitted information;
each Venue remains responsible for correcting errors, outdated
information, or inaccurate inventory status;
LostAndFound.com does not determine which Venue has legal
possession or custody of any item;
LostAndFound.com does not verify that an item belongs to the
Venue that created the listing;
LostAndFound.com does not guarantee that any listing is accurate,
complete, current, or properly categorized.
A Shared Venue Page or Venue Feed is provided solely as a technology
service designed to improve discovery, communication, and coordination
between users and participating Venues.
76.4 Data Sharing Authorization
By connecting Venues through a Venue Network, Shared Venue Page,
Venue Feed, or other collaborative feature, participating Venues
authorize LostAndFound.com to process, display, transmit, synchronize,
and make available information necessary to provide the requested
functionality.
Each Venue represents and warrants that it has the authority to:
submit information to LostAndFound.com;
share information with connected Venues;
authorize employees and representatives to access shared
information;
participate in the applicable Venue Network
relationship.
LostAndFound.com relies on these representations and does not
independently verify whether a Venue has obtained appropriate
authorization from its organization, employees, affiliates, customers,
owners, or other third parties.
76.5 Venue Access, Administrators, and Customer Service
Representatives (CSRs)
Each Venue is responsible for managing access to its Venue
account.
The Venue Administrator controls the Venue Admin Page and the
Administrative Controls area unless the Venue Administrator expressly
grants certain administrative privileges to another authorized user.
A Customer Service Representative ("CSR") is a person authorized by a
Venue Administrator to access designated Venue Admin functionality for
the purpose of assisting with lost-and-found operations.
A CSR is not a Venue Administrator unless the Venue Administrator
specifically grants Administrator privileges.
Venue Administrators are responsible for:
managing user permissions;
determining which employees and CSRs receive access;
maintaining account security;
reviewing authorized user activity;
removing access when authorization ends.
LostAndFound.com is not responsible for unauthorized actions taken by
a Venue's employees, CSRs, administrators, contractors, or
representatives.
76.6 Venue Responsibility for Errors and Actions
LostAndFound.com is not responsible for mistakes, omissions, delays,
or inaccuracies caused by Venues or their authorized users,
including:
incorrect item descriptions;
incorrect categories;
incorrect photographs;
incorrect dates or locations;
incorrect ownership information;
incorrect item status;
failure to update inventory;
failure to remove outdated listings;
improper transfers between Venues;
incorrect approvals or claim decisions;
unauthorized actions by Venue personnel.
LostAndFound.com provides software tools to assist Venues in managing
lost-and-found operations but does not supervise Venue employees,
control Venue procedures, inspect inventory, or guarantee the accuracy
of Venue records.
76.7 Network Relationship Termination
A Venue or Parent Organization may request removal from a Venue
Network, Shared Venue Page, or Venue Feed relationship subject to
applicable subscription terms, contractual obligations, and data
retention requirements.
LostAndFound.com may suspend, restrict, or terminate Venue Network
functionality if LostAndFound.com reasonably believes:
unauthorized access has occurred;
account security has been compromised;
the functionality is being misused;
applicable laws or agreements have been violated;
continued access creates risk to LostAndFound.com, users, Venues,
or third parties.
LostAndFound.com is not responsible for resolving disputes between
participating Venues regarding:
ownership of property;
custody of property;
responsibility for lost items;
employee actions;
data ownership;
operational control;
revenue-sharing arrangements;
internal organizational disputes.
77. Mobile Applications and Device Access
LostAndFound.com may provide mobile applications, mobile interfaces,
or other device-based access methods for authorized Venue users,
including Venue Administrators, CSRs, employees, contractors, or other
authorized representatives.
Mobile applications may provide functionality including, but not
limited to:
creating and managing lost-and-found records;
capturing photographs;
scanning QR Codes;
receiving notifications and alerts;
accessing Venue inventory;
managing employee workflows;
communicating regarding lost-and-found matters;
accessing other Platform features.
Venue acknowledges and agrees that use of mobile applications may
require access to certain device features, including:
Venue is responsible for ensuring that authorized users understand
and appropriately manage device permissions and access.
Venue is solely responsible for:
devices used to access the Services;
maintaining appropriate security controls on devices;
preventing unauthorized device access;
removing access when an individual is no longer
authorized;
ensuring employees and representatives comply with Venue
policies.
LostAndFound.com does not control:
LostAndFound.com does not guarantee that mobile applications will
operate on all devices, operating systems, or network environments.
LostAndFound.com may update, modify, suspend, or discontinue mobile
application functionality as part of ongoing Platform improvements.
78. Order Forms, Subscription Plans, and Commercial
Terms
Each Venue subscription, purchase, upgrade, downgrade, add-on
service, enterprise arrangement, or other commercial transaction may be
governed by an applicable order form, online checkout process,
subscription selection, invoice, proposal, or other purchasing document
("Order Form").
Each Order Form is incorporated into this Agreement by reference.
If there is a conflict between this Agreement and an Order Form, the
Order Form shall control only with respect to:
All other provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect.
Venue acknowledges that subscription plans may include different
features, usage limitations, access rights, storage limitations, user
limits, integration availability, and support levels.
LostAndFound.com reserves the right to establish, modify, or
discontinue subscription plans and related commercial offerings for
future subscription periods.
79. Support Services
LostAndFound.com may provide customer support services to Venue
through email, online resources, documentation, help materials, account
communications, or other support channels determined by
LostAndFound.com.
Support services may vary depending upon Venue's subscription
level.
Venue acknowledges that:
support availability may change;
response times may vary;
not all issues may be immediately resolved;
support does not include operation of Venue's lost-and-found
department;
support does not include legal, compliance, property ownership,
or operational advice.
LostAndFound.com is not responsible for delays or failures caused
by:
Venue personnel;
inaccurate information provided by Venue;
third-party systems;
internet connectivity issues;
circumstances outside LostAndFound.com's reasonable
control.
Any enhanced support commitments, response times, dedicated account
management, or service obligations must be agreed upon in a separate
written agreement.
80. Data Export and Account Transition
Upon expiration or termination of Venue's subscription, Venue may
request an export of Venue Data maintained within the Platform, subject
to:
payment of all outstanding amounts owed to
LostAndFound.com;
applicable data retention policies;
technical feasibility;
reasonable administrative requirements.
LostAndFound.com may provide standard export functionality where
available.
Customized exports, migration assistance, professional services, data
transformation, or other transition services may be subject to
additional fees.
Following termination, LostAndFound.com may retain, delete, archive,
or anonymize information in accordance with:
Venue remains responsible for maintaining copies of records required
for Venue's own legal, regulatory, operational, or business
purposes.
81. Public Listings, Search Results, and Platform
Display
Venue acknowledges that certain information entered into the Platform
may be made available through LostAndFound.com's public-facing features,
including:
Venue remains solely responsible for determining what information it
submits and makes available through the Services.
Venue grants LostAndFound.com permission to host, store, organize,
index, categorize, format, display, transmit, and make available
Venue-created information as necessary to operate and provide the
Services.
LostAndFound.com may use reasonable automated processes to improve
the organization, discoverability, formatting, categorization, matching,
or presentation of information within the Platform.
LostAndFound.com does not guarantee that:
listings will be viewed by the correct person;
searches will identify every possible match;
information displayed by Venue is accurate;
a listed item will be recovered;
a listed item will be returned.
Venue remains responsible for the accuracy, legality, and
appropriateness of all information submitted to the Platform.
82. Artificial Intelligence and Automated
Features
LostAndFound.com may offer or incorporate artificial intelligence,
machine learning, automated classification, image analysis, matching
technologies, recommendations, search enhancements, or other automated
features ("AI Features").
AI Features may assist Venue with functions including, but not
limited to:
identifying item categories;
generating descriptions;
analyzing photographs;
improving searches;
suggesting possible matches;
improving workflow efficiency.
Venue acknowledges and agrees that:
AI-generated results may contain errors;
AI-generated information requires human review;
AI Features do not determine ownership;
AI Features do not verify legal rights to property;
AI Features do not replace Venue judgment;
AI Features do not guarantee successful returns.
Venue remains solely responsible for:
reviewing AI-generated information;
approving inventory records;
making claim decisions;
releasing property;
complying with applicable laws and policies.
LostAndFound.com does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy,
reliability, completeness, or suitability of AI-generated results.
83. Contact Information
Questions regarding this Agreement may be directed to:
Consumer Product Recovery and Finance Company,
Inc.
d.b.a. LostAndFound.com
Email: cs@lostandfound.com
Website: LostAndFound.com