Please read these Terms of Use ('Terms') carefully before using Startup AI’s websites, products, services, and applications (collectively, the 'Services'). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. These Terms govern your relationship with Startup AI, including but not limited to domain transactions, participation in the accelerator program, and interactions with third-party domain holders.
We may modify these Terms at any time to reflect changes in our Services or legal obligations. Your continued use of the Services after changes are made signifies your acceptance of the new Terms.
To use the Services, you must:
Startup AI reserves the right to deny access to the Services at its sole discretion, including for failure to meet the eligibility criteria.
To access certain features of the Services, you may need to create an account. By creating an account, you agree to:
By using the Services, you acknowledge and agree that Startup AI may collect, use, store, and process your personal and non-personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. This includes but is not limited to data related to domain transactions, accelerator participation, and user interactions. You also consent to Startup AI securely storing, analyzing, and processing this data as necessary to fulfill its business objectives and legal obligations.
You agree not to engage in activities that:
Startup AI reserves the right to investigate and take appropriate action, including terminating accounts, for any conduct that violates these Terms.
All materials provided by Startup AI, including text, graphics, logos, software, and other assets, are owned by Startup AI or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or otherwise use Startup AI Content without prior written consent.
Any content you post, upload, or share through the Services is considered 'User Content.' You warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to grant the licenses described above. You retain ownership of your User Content but grant Startup AI a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, modify, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works from, display, and perform your content in connection with the Services.
You agree not to submit or share content that:
By using the Services, you acknowledge and agree that Startup AI may collect, use, store, and process your personal and non-personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. This includes data related to domain transactions, accelerator participation, and user interactions.
The Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Startup AI. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these third parties. Access them at your own risk.
You understand that Startup AI may make technical modifications to your User Content to adapt it for various devices, networks, or formats.
Startup AI reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at our discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or the Services.
The Services are provided 'as is' without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content. Use the Services at your own risk.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TORT, CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE) SHALL THE STARTUP AI PARTIES BE HELD LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR:
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Startup AI, its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:
Any disputes arising out of these Terms will be resolved through binding arbitration in Wilmington, Delaware, under JAMS Streamlined Arbitration Rules. You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive the right to participate in a class action.
You acknowledge that Startup AI and its affiliates have no obligation to invest in your business or to invite you to invest in any Startup AI entity or affiliate. Additionally, Startup AI does not guarantee that using the Services will result in any specific outcomes, such as securing employment, consulting opportunities, or career advancement.
The Services do not provide professional advice, including but not limited to legal, financial, business, investment, accounting, or tax advice. You should consult with qualified professionals before making decisions related to these matters. Nothing on the Services constitutes an offer, invitation, or recommendation to buy or sell securities, nor should it be relied upon as the basis for any financial or contractual decisions.
Given the volume of business ideas and materials submitted to Startup AI, we cannot agree to treat any information you provide as confidential. By submitting information or materials, you acknowledge that they will not be treated as proprietary or confidential, and you grant Startup AI the unrestricted right to use, share, or act upon them. Startup AI retains full freedom to pursue opportunities independently or with third parties, even if those opportunities are similar to or compete with your submissions.
You further acknowledge that Startup AI and its affiliates regularly review business ideas and proprietary information, including materials from enterprises or individuals offering similar or competing products or services. This review may result in Startup AI and its representatives acquiring general industry knowledge, which cannot be separated from their overall expertise.
You may not assign, transfer, or delegate your rights or obligations under these Terms, including your account, without prior written consent from Startup AI. We reserve the right to transfer, assign, or delegate these Terms or our rights and obligations without your consent.
These Terms are governed by and will be interpreted in accordance with the Federal Arbitration Act, applicable federal laws, and the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Startup AI regarding the Services.
If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.
Failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver.
Provisions regarding indemnity, limitation of liability, arbitration, and intellectual property shall survive termination.