Terms Of Service
Innovative Automations / IGTA Automation Studios
Effective Date: November 11, 2025
Last Updated: November 11, 2025
1. AGREEMENT TO TERMS
By accessing or using the services of Innovative Automations (operating as IGTA Automation Studios) (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) through innovativeautomations.dev or related platforms, you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our services.
Legal Age Requirement:
You must be at least 18 years old to use our services. By agreeing to these Terms, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age.
2. DEFINITIONS
- "Services" means all programs, platforms, tools, and services provided by the Company, including but not limited to the Visa Accelerator Program, career placement services, portfolio development, and related offerings.
- "Program" refers to the Visa Accelerator Program and associated services.
- "Participant" means any individual enrolled in or applying to the Program.
- "Work Product" means any code, software, documentation, designs, or other materials created by Participants during the Program.
- "Stipend" means the monthly contribution paid by Participants as described in Section 6.
3. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
3.1 Visa Accelerator Program
The Company operates a visa accelerator program that provides:
- Immigration consulting and petition preparation services
- Portfolio development and career coaching
- Technical project assignments
- Professional networking opportunities
- Career placement assistance
- Access to AI development tools and platforms
3.2 Nature of Services
CRITICAL DISCLAIMER: The Company provides immigration consulting and petition preparation services. O-1 visa legal services are provided by Sherrod Seward, a licensed immigration attorney. Non-legal services (portfolio building, certifications, media placement, career coaching) are provided by Innovative Automations.
NO GUARANTEE OF VISA APPROVAL: Immigration services cannot and do not guarantee visa approval. All visa applications are subject to USCIS discretion and current immigration policy. Approval rates and timelines mentioned are based on historical data and do not guarantee future results.
3.3 Program Structure
Participants typically engage in:
- 12-month program duration (may vary)
- 40-60 hours per week of development work
- Regular portfolio reviews and career coaching sessions
- Project assignments designed to demonstrate extraordinary ability
- Preparation of evidence packages for visa applications
4. ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION
4.1 Eligibility Requirements
To participate in the Program, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have legal authorization to work on projects (regardless of visa status)
- Possess relevant technical skills and qualifications
- Meet our assessment criteria for O-1 visa potential
- Be able to commit to program requirements
- Have the financial means to meet stipend obligations
4.2 Application Process
- Submit complete application with required documentation
- Participate in evaluation/assessment process
- Pay any applicable application or evaluation fees
- Execute additional program agreements as required
4.3 Acceptance
Acceptance into the Program is at the sole discretion of the Company. We reserve the right to deny any application without providing reasons.
5. PARTICIPANT OBLIGATIONS
5.1 Work Commitments
As a Participant, you agree to:
- Dedicate the agreed-upon hours per week to program activities
- Complete assigned projects and deliverables on time
- Meet quality standards for all work product
- Participate in regular reviews and coaching sessions
- Maintain professional conduct at all times
5.2 Compliance
You agree to:
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- Maintain valid immigration status throughout the program
- Provide accurate and truthful information
- Notify us immediately of any status changes
- Follow all program policies and guidelines
5.3 Cooperation
You agree to cooperate with:
- Immigration petition preparation processes
- Background checks and verification procedures
- Reference checks and employment verification
- Documentation requests from USCIS or other authorities
6. PAYMENT TERMS
6.1 Program Fees and Stipends
Participants agree to pay:
- Monthly Stipend: As specified in your enrollment agreement (typically $500-$2,000/month)
- USCIS Filing Fees: Government filing fees for visa applications (typically $2,500-$3,000)
- Additional Fees: Any agreed-upon fees for premium services, expedited processing, or additional applications
6.2 Payment Schedule
- Stipends are due on the 1st day of each month
- Late payments are subject to a $50 late fee after 5 days
- Failure to pay may result in program suspension or termination
- Payment plans may be available upon request and approval
6.3 Payment Methods
We accept payment via:
- Credit/debit cards
- ACH bank transfers
- Wire transfers
- Other methods as approved
6.4 Non-Refundable Fees
The following fees are generally non-refundable:
- Application and evaluation fees
- USCIS filing fees (paid to government)
- Completed service fees
- Monthly stipends for services already rendered
See our Refund Policy for complete refund terms.
7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
7.1 Work Product Ownership
ALL WORK PRODUCT CREATED DURING THE PROGRAM IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF THE COMPANY.
By participating in the Program, you:
- Assign all rights, title, and interest in Work Product to the Company
- Waive any moral rights or attribution rights
- Agree the Company may use, modify, license, or sell Work Product without compensation to you
- Acknowledge that Work Product is created as "work made for hire" where applicable
7.2 Portfolio Use
While the Company owns all Work Product:
- You may showcase work in your portfolio for job applications
- You may describe projects and technologies used
- You may NOT distribute, sell, or license the actual code or products
- Attribution to the Company must be maintained
7.3 Pre-Existing IP
You retain ownership of:
- Any work created before joining the Program
- Personal projects created outside program time and resources
- Open-source contributions (subject to applicable licenses)
You represent that Work Product does not infringe any third-party rights.
7.4 Company Intellectual Property
All Company trademarks, logos, content, and materials remain our exclusive property. You may not use our intellectual property without written permission.
8. IMMIGRATION SERVICES DISCLAIMERS
8.1 No Guarantee of Approval
WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY GUARANTEE OF VISA APPROVAL. Immigration decisions are made solely by USCIS and other government agencies. Factors affecting approval include:
- Quality of evidence presented
- USCIS policy changes
- Officer discretion
- Current political climate
- Changes in immigration law
- Individual circumstances
8.2 Historical Data
Approval rates and processing times mentioned are based on historical data from 523 O-1 applications filed by attorney Sherrod Seward from 2020-2025 and do not guarantee future results. Individual outcomes vary significantly.
8.3 Attorney-Client Relationship
LEGAL SERVICES: O-1 visa legal services are provided by Sherrod Seward, a licensed immigration attorney. For legal advice specific to your situation, you must formally retain our legal services or consult with a licensed immigration attorney.
LEGAL SERVICES: O-1 visa legal services are provided by Sherrod Seward, a licensed immigration attorney. For legal advice specific to your situation, you must formally retain our legal services or consult with a licensed immigration attorney.
8.4 Duty to Consult Attorney
For specific legal advice regarding your immigration status, you should consult with a licensed immigration attorney. We recommend obtaining independent legal counsel if you have concerns about our services or advice.
9. PLACEMENT SERVICES
9.1 Placement Assistance
The Company provides career placement assistance, including:
- Resume and portfolio optimization
- Introduction to potential employers
- Interview preparation
- Salary negotiation guidance
9.2 No Employment Guarantee
WE DO NOT GUARANTEE EMPLOYMENT OR ANY SPECIFIC SALARY. Hiring decisions are made solely by employers. We cannot control:
- Employer hiring criteria or decisions
- Market conditions
- Salary offers
- Job availability
9.3 Placement Fees
If you secure employment through our placement services:
- Standard placement fee is 20% of first-year gross salary
- Fee is payable by you or the hiring employer (as agreed)
- Fee is due within 30 days of employment start date
- Alternative fee structures may be negotiated
10. CONFIDENTIALITY
10.1 Company Confidential Information
You agree not to disclose:
- Proprietary business methods or strategies
- Client or participant information
- Internal tools, processes, or documentation
- Trade secrets or confidential information
- Terms of agreements with third parties
10.2 Your Confidential Information
We agree to maintain confidentiality of:
- Your personal and immigration information
- Sensitive application materials
- Private communications
- Financial information
Exceptions include disclosures required by law or with your consent.
11. TERMINATION
11.1 Termination by Company
We may terminate your participation immediately for:
- Material breach of these Terms
- Non-payment of stipends or fees
- Violation of program policies
- Fraudulent or dishonest conduct
- Failure to meet performance standards
- Any conduct we deem detrimental to the program
11.2 Termination by Participant
You may terminate participation by:
- Providing 30 days written notice
- Paying all outstanding fees and stipends
- Completing any in-progress deliverables
- Returning all Company property
11.3 Effects of Termination
Upon termination:
- All payment obligations become immediately due
- Access to program resources will be revoked
- Company retains all rights to Work Product
- Confidentiality obligations survive
- Immigration services may be discontinued (at Company discretion)
- No refunds for services already rendered
12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
12.1 Maximum Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR OUR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
12.2 Excluded Damages
WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Lost profits, revenue, or business opportunities
- Loss of data or goodwill
- Visa denials or immigration consequences
- Employment-related outcomes
- Damages arising from third-party actions
12.3 Immigration Outcomes
WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR:
- Visa denials or delays
- Changes in immigration policy or law
- USCIS processing times or decisions
- Inability to secure employment authorization
- Deportation or removal proceedings
- Any immigration-related consequences
13. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:
- Your breach of these Terms
- Your violation of any law or regulation
- Your infringement of third-party rights
- Misrepresentations or fraudulent statements you make
- Your immigration status or actions
- Your use of our services
14. WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS
14.1 Your Warranties
You represent and warrant that:
- You have legal capacity to enter this agreement
- All information provided is accurate and complete
- You own or have rights to any materials you submit
- Your participation will not violate any other agreements
- You are not prohibited from receiving our services
14.2 Disclaimer of Warranties
OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING:
- Warranties of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose
- Warranties of non-infringement
- Warranties regarding results or outcomes
- Warranties of uninterrupted or error-free service
- Warranties regarding visa approval or employment
15. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
15.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your State], United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
15.2 Arbitration Agreement
MANDATORY ARBITRATION: Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising from or relating to these Terms or our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration, not in court, except:
- Small claims court matters (under $10,000)
- Injunctive relief for IP infringement
- Emergency protective orders
Arbitration Rules: Administered by American Arbitration Association (AAA) under Commercial Arbitration Rules.
Location: Arbitration shall take place in [Your Location] or remotely via videoconference.
Costs: Each party bears their own attorney fees; arbitration fees split equally or allocated by arbitrator.
15.3 Class Action Waiver
YOU AGREE THAT DISPUTES MUST BE BROUGHT INDIVIDUALLY, NOT AS PART OF A CLASS ACTION, COLLECTIVE ACTION, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. You waive the right to participate in class actions against us.
15.4 One-Year Limitation Period
Any claim or dispute must be filed within one (1) year after the claim arises, or it is permanently barred.
16. GENERAL PROVISIONS
16.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Refund Policy, and any enrollment agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding our services.
16.2 Amendments
We may modify these Terms at any time by posting updated Terms on our website. Material changes will be communicated via email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
16.3 Severability
If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect. Unenforceable provisions will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make them enforceable.
16.4 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
16.5 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms to any successor or affiliated entity.
16.6 Independent Contractors
Participants are independent contractors, not employees. No employment relationship, partnership, or joint venture is created.
16.7 Force Majeure
We are not liable for failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, government actions, pandemic, or internet disruptions.
16.8 Notices
Notices must be sent to:
To Company: legal@innovativeautomations.dev
To You: Email address on file
Notices are effective upon receipt.
16.9 Survival
Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including IP rights, payment obligations, confidentiality, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution) shall survive.
17. CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about these Terms:
Email: legal@innovativeautomations.dev
General Inquiries: invest@innovativeautomations.dev
Website: innovativeautomations.dev
18. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By clicking “I Agree,” creating an account, enrolling in the Program, or using our services, you acknowledge that:
- You have read and understood these Terms
- You agree to be bound by these Terms
- You understand the immigration disclaimers and limitations
- You agree to the IP ownership provisions
- You consent to the arbitration and class action waiver provisions
- You understand that visa approval is not guaranteed
Last Updated: November 11, 2025
Version: 1.0
