Terms of Service

Effective Date: 2024-09-01

Welcome to AddisStartup! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our startup discovery platform ("Platform"). By accessing or using AddisStartup, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By registering, accessing, or using AddisStartup, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, you may not use the Platform.

2. Changes to the Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Platform. Your continued use of AddisStartup after changes have been made constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review the Terms periodically.

3. Eligibility

To use AddisStartup, you must be at least 18 years of age or have reached the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction. By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you have the right, authority, and capacity to enter into these Terms and comply with all applicable laws.

4. Account Registration

a. Account Creation:
To access certain features of the Platform, you must create an account. When registering, you agree to provide accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

b. Account Security:
You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to secure your account.

5. Use of the Platform

a. Permitted Use:
AddisStartup is designed for startups to list their services and products, and for users to discover these startups. You agree to use the Platform for its intended purposes and in accordance with these Terms and all applicable laws.

b. Prohibited Activities:
You agree not to:

  • Use the Platform for any unlawful or fraudulent purposes.
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
  • Post, upload, or distribute content that is harmful, defamatory, obscene, or violates the rights of others.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the functionality of the Platform, including introducing viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
  • Collect or harvest any information from the Platform without authorization.

6. Startup Listings

a. Responsibility for Content:
As a startup, you are solely responsible for the content you submit to the Platform, including descriptions, images, videos, and any other information related to your business. You represent and warrant that your content is accurate, lawful, and does not infringe the rights of any third party.

b. Right to Remove Listings:
We reserve the right to remove or modify any listing at our discretion if we believe it violates these Terms, infringes the rights of others, or is otherwise inappropriate.

7. User-Generated Content

a. Responsibility for Content:
You may have the ability to post or upload content such as reviews, comments, or other materials. By submitting content, you grant AddisStartup a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable right to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with the operation of the Platform.

b. Content Moderation:
We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to monitor and review user-generated content. We may remove or modify any content at our discretion if it violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate.

8. Intellectual Property

a. Ownership:
All intellectual property rights in the Platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, are owned by AddisStartup or its licensors. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or otherwise use any content from the Platform without prior written consent.

b. Trademarks:
AddisStartup and all related logos and service names are trademarks of our company. You may not use these trademarks without our prior written permission.

9. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by AddisStartup. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites. You acknowledge that your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Platform is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation of the Platform or the information, content, or materials included. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, AddisStartup and its affiliates, directors, employees, or agents will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Platform, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless AddisStartup, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Platform or your violation of these Terms.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Platform at our discretion, without prior notice, for any reason, including a breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will immediately cease.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under or related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in [Insert Jurisdiction].

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: contact@addisstartup.com