Stacksync Catalyst Program - Master Participation Agreement (“MPA”)
Master Participation Agreement ("MPA") to the Stacksync Catalyst Program.
Last updated 8 July 2025 This MPA is a binding agreement between Stacksync Inc. (“Stacksync”) and the individual or entity that registers for the Catalyst Community (the “Participant”). It governs all Catalyst Program activities and incorporates by reference the policies published at https://docs.stacksync.com/legal.
1 Scope and Hierarchy
1.1 Program Purpose.
The Catalyst Program enables Participants to build production-grade connectors and workflow templates for the Stacksync platform using the public Connected Development Kit (“CDK”).
1.2 Precedence.
If a Connector Assignment Agreement (“CAA”, §5) conflicts with this MPA, the CAA controls for that connector; otherwise this MPA prevails.
1.3 Incorporated Policies.
The Stacksync Terms of Service, Privacy Notice, Acceptable Use Policy, Data Processing Addendum, and Certified Partner Program Terms are incorporated herein (collectively, the “Policies”).
2 Eligibility and On-Boarding
Participation requires (i) legal capacity to contract, (ii) acceptance of this MPA and the Policies, and (iii) provision of accurate payment information. Stacksync may approve, reject, or revoke participation at its sole discretion.
3 Confidentiality
Each party shall protect non-public information disclosed by the other party, use it solely for Catalyst purposes, and return or destroy it upon request. This obligation survives for three years after disclosure.
4 Intellectual Property
4.1 Assignment.
Upon payment of the reward specified in §7, the Participant assigns to Stacksync all worldwide intellectual-property rights in each accepted connector or template (“Deliverable”), excluding pre-existing open-source components used under their respective licences.
4.2 Moral Rights.
The Participant waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any moral rights in each Deliverable.
4.3 Attribution.
Stacksync may publicly reference the Participant’s name, badge, or partner status in marketing materials.
5 Connector Assignment Agreements
Each Deliverable is governed by a CAA specifying:
connector or template ID and title;
scope and APIs to cover;
complexity tier (Simple / Medium / Complex);
delivery deadline;
fixed reward;
three-week post-production maintenance window;
quality checklist (annexed to the CAA).
6 Development and Quality Obligations
Deliverables must:
follow CDK guidelines and the Acceptable Use Policy;
implement all API operations defined in the CAA;
include unit or integration tests, robust error handling, logs, and user-facing documentation;
pass Stacksync code review and continuous-integration checks;
satisfy a 48-hour response SLA for bug reports during the maintenance window.
7 Compensation
7.1 Base Reward Range. Each Connector Assignment Agreement (“CAA”) specifies a base reward for the related Deliverable. As of the Effective Date, base rewards range from USD 50 to USD 300, determined by the complexity and urgency tiers defined by Stacksync.
7.2 Right to Modify Rewards. Stacksync may revise the base-reward schedule or any related multipliers at any time and without prior notice. Any revision applies only to CAAs executed after the effective date of the revision.
7.3 Volume-Based Multipliers. Upon acceptance of cumulative Deliverables by the same Participant, the following percentage multipliers apply to the base reward stated in each subsequent CAA:
Six (6) to ten (15) accepted Deliverables: +10 %
Eleven (11) to thirty (30) accepted Deliverables: +20 %
More than thirty (30) accepted Deliverables: +30 %
7.4 Payment Timing. Rewards, inclusive of any applicable multipliers, are payable twenty-one (21) calendar days after Stacksync confirms production acceptance of the Deliverable and no Critical-Severity defects remain open.
7.5 Payment Method and Taxes. Rewards are remitted via ACH, PayPal, or Wise. All transaction fees and applicable taxes are the responsibility of the Participant.
7.6 Set-off. Stacksync may withhold or set off amounts necessary to cover unresolved breaches, indemnity obligations, or chargebacks attributable to the Participant.
8 Badges, Certifications, and Partner Status
Badges are awarded automatically for predefined milestones. Certifications require successful completion of a technical assessment. Certified partners may display the “Stacksync Certified” or “Stacksync Certified” mark subject to the Partner Terms.
9 Data Protection
The Participant shall process personal data only in accordance with the Data Processing Addendum and implement industry-standard security measures. Any security incident must be reported to Stacksync without undue delay.
10 Acceptable Use and Community Conduct
All Catalyst communications occur in the designated Slack workspace. The Participant shall comply with the Acceptable Use Policy and maintain professional conduct. Violations may result in immediate termination.
11 Representations and Warranties
The Participant represents that each Deliverable: (i) is original or properly licensed, (ii) does not infringe third-party rights, (iii) complies with applicable laws, and (iv) is free of malicious code.
12 Indemnification
The Participant shall indemnify and hold harmless Stacksync from any third-party claims arising from a breach of §§6, 9, or 11.
13 Limitation of Liability
Except for indemnification or gross negligence, each party’s aggregate liability under this MPA is limited to the greater of USD 1,000 or 150 % of the total rewards paid to the Participant in the preceding twelve months. Neither party is liable for indirect or consequential damages.
14 Term and Termination
This MPA commences on the Effective Date recorded in the Catalyst dashboard and continues until terminated. Either party may terminate for convenience with 30 days’ written notice. Immediate termination applies for material breach, AUP violations, or bankruptcy. §§3, 4, 11-15 survive termination.
15 Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
This MPA is governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, USA. Disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration in Wilmington, Delaware, under AAA Commercial Rules. Class-action procedures are waived.
16 No Public Affiliation
The Participant is an independent contractor and shall not: (a) represent or imply that it is a partner, affiliate, employee, agent, or legal representative of Stacksync; (b) disclose or advertise any relationship with Stacksync, or use Stacksync’s name, logo, or trademarks in press releases, marketing materials, social media, or other public communications, without Stacksync’s prior written consent; or (c) create any obligation or liability on behalf of Stacksync.
Nothing in this Agreement creates a joint venture, franchise, agency, fiduciary, or employment relationship between the parties.
17 Miscellaneous
Independent Contractors. The parties are independent entities.
Assignment. The Participant may not assign this MPA without Stacksync’s prior written consent.
Notices. Legal notices must be sent to [email protected] and to the Participant’s email on record.
Entire Agreement. This MPA, all CAAs, and the Policies constitute the entire agreement.
Amendments. Stacksync may update this MPA on 30 days’ notice; continued participation constitutes acceptance.
Stacksync Inc. Participant
Execution through the Catalyst dashboard constitutes acceptance of all terms herein.
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