Terms that keep
everyone in step.

Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using the Cadence platform (the “Platform”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (the “Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Platform. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Future Force LLC (“Future Force,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

Your continued use of the Platform following any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and those modifications become effective when posted to the Platform.

Platform Purpose and Services

Cadence is a digital platform for cadets, students, alumni, instructors, and administrators to manage, track, and showcase educational artifacts, assignments, achievements, certifications, readiness indicators, career pathway data, and related information in a secure, compliance-aligned environment.

The Platform supports JROTC programs and similar educational initiatives with tools for portfolio management, progress tracking, communication, and career development planning.

User Accounts and Eligibility

Account registration

To access certain features, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information; maintain and promptly update that information; protect the security and confidentiality of your credentials; accept responsibility for activity under your account; and immediately notify us of unauthorized access or a security breach.

Authorized users

The Platform is available to authorized cadets, students, alumni, instructors, educational leadership, program administrators, and other approved personnel. Access is granted based on your role and affiliation with participating institutions or programs.

Prohibited activities

You may not use unauthorized automated systems to access the Platform; probe, scan, or test its vulnerabilities; circumvent access controls; impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation; share credentials with unauthorized individuals; or use the Platform for an unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable law.

Data Privacy and Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, storage, and protection of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Platform, you consent to the data practices described in that policy.

We implement security measures aligned with applicable federal and state requirements, including FERPA, the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Defense Privacy Program, applicable Department of Defense security requirements and DFARS provisions, and NIST Special Publication 800-171 controls.

We apply least-privilege access controls, encryption in transit and at rest, audit logging, and continuous monitoring to protect information.

Acceptable Use Policy

You must use the Platform responsibly and lawfully. You may not upload malicious code; harass, threaten, or abuse other users; post unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or infringing content; seek unauthorized access to accounts, data, or systems; export controlled or sensitive data unless specifically authorized; impair our servers or networks; interfere with another user’s access; or collect personally identifiable information without authorization.

Violation of this policy may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account and may be reported to appropriate authorities.

Intellectual Property Rights

Platform ownership

The Platform, including its software, interface, design, workflows, proprietary logic, trademarks, logos, and related intellectual property, is owned by Future Force LLC and protected by United States and international intellectual property laws.

User content

You retain ownership of content, materials, and information that you upload, submit, or post to the Platform (“User Content”). You grant Future Force a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute User Content solely to operate, maintain, and improve the Platform and provide services to you. You represent that you have the necessary rights to that content and that it does not violate third-party rights or applicable law.

Restrictions

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Platform; reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code; remove proprietary notices; or use the Platform to develop competing products or services.

Security and Vulnerability Disclosure

Security is a priority. We maintain robust safeguards and conduct regular security assessments to protect user data and system integrity.

Prohibited security testing. You may not conduct penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, security testing, or other security assessments without Future Force’s prior written authorization.

Responsible disclosure. If you discover a vulnerability, report it promptly to support@cadencepathway.com. We appreciate responsible disclosure and will address legitimate security concerns.

Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to maintain continuous availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Platform may be temporarily unavailable because of maintenance, updates, technical difficulties, or circumstances beyond our control.

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue Platform features; impose usage limits; update requirements or specifications; and apply critical security updates without advance notice when necessary for compliance, security, or stability. We will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice of material changes, except where immediate action is required.

Payment Terms and Access Tiers

Platform access is managed through institutional agreements, contract vehicles, or direct subscriptions. Access tiers, features, and pricing are determined by the agreement with Future Force.

If you are responsible for payment, you agree to pay applicable fees according to your agreement. Fees are non-refundable unless expressly stated in the agreement or required by law. Failure to pay may result in suspension or termination, late fees, and collection efforts. Subscriptions may automatically renew unless canceled before the renewal date.

Termination of Access

We may suspend or terminate your account and Platform access, with or without notice, for violation of these Terms or the Acceptable Use Policy; fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity; a security risk; a legal or regulatory requirement; non-payment; prolonged inactivity under our retention policy; or termination of your institution’s agreement with Future Force.

Upon termination, your right to access and use the Platform ceases immediately. We may retain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, as described in our Privacy Policy. You may terminate your account by contacting support@cadencepathway.com; termination does not relieve prior obligations.

Disclaimers and Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Future Force disclaims all express and implied warranties, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, reliability, completeness, uninterrupted operation, security, error-free operation, and correction of defects.

We do not warrant that the Platform will meet your requirements or operate uninterrupted or error-free. You assume responsibility for your use. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain warranty exclusions, so some exclusions may not apply to you.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FUTURE FORCE AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, including lost profits, revenue, data, use, goodwill, business interruption, or costs of substitute services.

OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY WILL NOT EXCEED THE FEES PAID BY YOU, OR BY YOUR INSTITUTION ON YOUR BEHALF, TO FUTURE FORCE DURING THE SIX MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY. These limits apply regardless of legal theory. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so they may not apply to you.

Indemnification

Changes to Terms

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and your use of the Platform are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia and applicable United States federal law, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. When provided under a federal contract, applicable federal regulations and contract provisions may supersede state law.

Any legal action relating to these Terms or the Platform must be brought exclusively in federal or state courts located in Georgia, and you consent to their personal jurisdiction. Before filing formal legal action, you agree to first attempt informal resolution by contacting support@cadencepathway.com.

Miscellaneous Provisions

These Terms, the Privacy Policy, and other legal notices or agreements published on the Platform form the entire agreement regarding your use of Cadence and supersede prior understandings. If a provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain effective.

Our failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized Future Force representative. You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our written consent; we may assign these Terms or delegate obligations without consent. We are not liable for failure or delay caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or government action.