Terms of Use

1. Eligibility

To use the Services, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old or otherwise have the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to these Terms on your behalf.
• If participating as a third-party domain holder, be an accredited investor as defined by applicable law.
• Agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide accurate and complete information upon request, including any documentation or verification necessary to confirm your eligibility or participation in the Services.

Startup AI reserves the right to deny access to the Services at its sole discretion, including for failure to meet the eligibility criteria.

2. Account Registration

To access certain features of the Services, you may need to create an account. By creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information.
• Safeguard your account credentials and notify Startup AI immediately of any unauthorized use.
• Take responsibility for all activities under your account.

By creating an account, you consent to receive communications from us, including promotional materials.

3. Data Usage

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.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to engage in activities that:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
• Infringe on the rights of others, including intellectual property rights.
• Are fraudulent, misleading, or deceptive.
• Are harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or invasive of another's privacy.
• Disrupt or interfere with the security or operation of the Services.

Startup AI reserves the right to investigate and take appropriate action, including terminating accounts, for any conduct that violates these Terms.

5. Content and Intellectual Property

Startup AI Content

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.

User Content

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.

Prohibited Content

You agree not to submit or share content that:

• Violates third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights.
• Is illegal, obscene, offensive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

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.

7. Technical Modifications

You understand that Startup AI may make technical modifications to your User Content to adapt it for various devices, networks, or formats.

8. Termination

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.

9. Warranty Disclaimer

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.

10. Limitation of Liability

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:

• Any indirect, special, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages, including but not limited to lost profits, business interruptions, loss of data, loss of goodwill, work stoppage, accuracy of results, or computer failures or malfunctions
• The cost of substitute goods, services, or technology
• Any aggregate damages exceeding one-hundred ($100) dollars
• Any matter beyond our reasonable control

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Startup AI, its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages (both direct and indirect), losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Services, including any actions taken by a third party using your account, and (b) your violation of these Terms.

If a claim, lawsuit, or legal action (a 'Claim') arises, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you using the contact information associated with your account. However, our inability to provide such notice will not relieve you of your indemnification obligations under these Terms.

12. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of these Terms will be resolved through binding arbitration in Wilmington, Delaware, under JAMS Streamlined Arbitration Rules. The arbitrator's decision will be final and enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive the right to participate in a class action.

13. No Obligation

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.

14. No Advice

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.

15. No Confidentiality

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.

16. Assignment

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.

17. Governing Law

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.

18. Miscellaneous