This Membership Agreement (“Agreement”) is made by and between Greater Bemidji, Inc. operating as the (“LaunchPad”) and the undersigned Member of the LaunchPad (“Member”). This Agreement defines the terms of use of the LaunchPad space at 102 1st Street West, Bemidji, MN 56601.

A Member is permitted access to the LaunchPad for the general purposes of:

  • Gathering socially with other Members, guests, and resource partners.
  • Conducting business, including meeting with guests.
  • Using conference rooms consistent with membership level.
  • Attending training and other learning opportunities.
  • Accessing the internet via Wi-Fi for lawful purposes.

As a member of LaunchPad you agree to the following terms:

  1. The LaunchPad provides services “as is” as a service and not as a lease of real property, and disclaims all warranties and conditions, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or use. The entire risk of participating in or using the LaunchPad remains with you. 
  2. In no event shall LaunchPad or its agents, owners, members, or employees be liable for any direct special, incidental, indirect, punitive, consequential or other damages whatsoever (including, but not limited to, damages for lost profits, loss of confidential or other information, business interruptions, personal injury, loss of privacy, failure to meet any duty (including of good faith or of reasonable care), negligence, and any other loss) arising out of or in any way related to the LaunchPad services or otherwise. 
  3. As a member of the LaunchPad, you release, and agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the LaunchPad, its agents, owners, members, and employees from and against all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, expenses, judgments, fines, and penalties based on or arising out of your negligent actions, errors, and omissions, willful misconduct and fraud, breach or violation of LaunchPad agreement. 
  4. Illegal/inappropriate activities. Defaming, abusing, harassing, threatening, or otherwise violating the legal rights (such as privacy and publicity) of others; Posting, distributing, or disseminating inappropriate, profane, defamatory, obscene, indecent, unlawful material or information; Uploading, reproducing, using, performing, or otherwise making available images, software, or other material or information which infringes another’s rights, or is protected by intellectual property laws where you don’t own or license such rights; and uploading or using files that contain viruses, corrupted files, or any other similar software or programs that may damage the LaunchPad or a member’s computer or property.
  5. Confidentiality. You acknowledge that during your membership at the LaunchPad, you may be exposed to confidential information such as business information, trade secrets, technology, customers, and prospects that are confidential or proprietary in nature. You agree to keep it confidential and not to disclose or use such information. You understand that the information remains the exclusive property of those who disclosed it, and you don’t acquire any rights to such information.
  6. Insurance coverage. Greater Bemidji, Inc. has general liability and business personal property insurance. As a member, you should carry an insurance policy to cover your own possessions stored or used at LaunchPad, or any other space for that matter. Greater Bemidji, Inc. has the right to request that they be listed as additional insured on your Business Policy. With respect to your access to, participation or use of, you acknowledge that is solely your responsibility to make sure you are properly insured against such losses, and acknowledge by signing this agreement a full waiver of liability for Greater Bemidji, Inc. 
  7. Multi-tenant building. The LaunchPad is located in the Mayflower building, which houses multiple tenants. Please respect the rights and space of such tenants and their employees. Abide by all rules of the building.
  8. Membership Payments. Payment is due based on the starting date of your membership each month. Should payment not be received within 5 days from your billing date, an email reminder will be dispatched. Access to the space may be limited, and LaunchPad reserves the right to terminate your membership if payment is not settled within 15 days from the due date. You grant LaunchPad permission to re-process any failed transactions within 5 days of the initial transaction.
  9. Cancelation of membership. The member must send request cancellations in writing via email to Launchpad@greaterbemidji.com. If a member does not provide timely advance written notice, the LaunchPad has the right to charge for the following month, during which time the member will have access to the space. For example, if notice is given on February 15th, your final day of membership will be March 31st .
  10. Conference Rooms. LaunchPad members shall be granted access to both "Conference Room-1" and "Conference Room-2", hereinafter referred to as "The Den". The scheduling and management of the calendar for the aforementioned conference rooms shall remain under the purview of Greater Bemidji. Notwithstanding the aforementioned access rights of LaunchPad members, scheduling priority for these rooms may be extended to business tenants and investors affiliated with Greater Bemidji, at the sole discretion of Greater Bemidji.
    Reservations for  “Conference Room ” and “The Den” are subject to the following limitations:

    • Rooms may be booked no more than two months in advance.
    • Reservations may not exceed 4 hours per day.
    • Members may reserve a maximum of 10 hours per week across both conference rooms.

    • If members reserve a room but do not show up for the reservation within 30 minutes of the reservation start time the reservation will be canceled.

    To schedule a room, members must send a Google Calendar invitation to the designated room calendar. All requests will be reviewed and approved by the LaunchPad team, which retains the right to deny any booking request at its sole discretion. Approval of events is required to finalize the reservation

  11. Copier/Printing. Members will have access to copier services. We ask that you limit your copies to 100 pages per month for the Standard printing and 10 pages per month for the large format printer. If there is a need to exceed this number, record your copies made in the log; and you will be billed monthly at 5 cents a page. If this service is abused, we may be forced to revoke this privilege.
  12. Guests and clients. Guests or clients may join you in the flexible workspace at no charge if and only if you are accompanying the guest at all times or you may reserve a meeting room for such visits within the allotted hours for your membership level, also at no cost. However, if such guests/clients are frequent visitors, LaunchPad staff may request they purchase an additional team member pass, daily pass or become a member. We ask that all guests register at the Greater Bemidji upon entrance to the Mayflower building.
  13. Hours. The LaunchPad is generally staffed Monday through Friday. Access to the workspace outside of these hours is available for members through key card access. 
  14. Key Cards. If a member requests and receives a key card for after business hour access, members shall have access to the atrium, small conference room on the main floor and the lower level, and restroom areas. The board room is restricted in off hours unless prior approval is given. Key cards must be returned upon membership termination or a fee of $25.00 will be assessed. Keycards are intended for LaunchPad members only. Sharing keycards is prohibited and may result in the loss of membership privileges.
  15. Mail boxes. For a monthly fee of $15 you will receive a physical address for your business mail deliveries. You will have a dedicated mailbox and key assigned to you. Larger packages will be accepted/ signed for by LaunchPad staff and an email notification will be sent to you. You must maintain an active membership to have mail service.
  16.  Photography/videos. You agree to give LaunchPad the right and unrestricted permission to use photographs or video taken in the co-working space, publish in whole or in part, individually or in conjunction with other photography and any printed or video material, for any purpose allowed by law for use in illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising, and trade without restriction. 
  17. Member benefits. LaunchPad reserves the right to change pricing, benefits, and memberships at any time with reasonable notification. At the present time all memberships shall include but are not limited to: wireless internet access, printer/copier, and a variety of work/meeting spaces in additional invitations to social events and training opportunities. 
  18. Discounts. LaunchPad offers a $25 monthly discount to eligible students, veterans, new businesses (in operation for less than 24 months), members of Paul’s Muscle Mecca, and members of the Chamber of Commerce. These discounts are applied on top of any annual payment discounts. Multiple discounts may be combined, except for the Paul’s Muscle Mecca discount and the Chamber of Commerce discount, which cannot be combined with any other discount. Eligibility for discounts must be verified at the time of membership application or renewal at the discretion of LaunchPad Staff.
  19. Taxes and Fees. All applicable taxes will be added to the cost of membership and services provided by LaunchPad. Additionally, members who choose to pay with a credit card will be responsible for any associated processing fees, which will be calculated and applied at the time of payment. These fees are non-refundable and will be clearly itemized on the member’s invoice or receipt.

    I acknowledge that I have read and understand the terms of this Agreement, and I agree to be bound by this Agreement and the LaunchPad policies regarding my membership in this coworking space.

Last revised: December 20, 2024