Terms & Conditions
Last updated: August 28, 2025
Welcome to BigStartups. We operate the Global Startups Network and Partners Hub (the “Platform”), connecting startups, investors, accelerators, and service partners worldwide. By accessing or using our websites, products, or services (the “Services”), you agree to these Terms & Conditions.
0. Scope and definitions
These Terms & Conditions (the “Terms”) govern your access to and use of BigStartups websites, applications, and related services (collectively, the “Services”). “You” means the individual or entity using the Services. If you use the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
1. Your account
You are responsible for your account credentials and for all activity under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or applicable law.
2. Use of the Services
- We grant a limited, revocable, nonexclusive license to access and use the Services.
- Do not misuse the Services or interfere with their operation or security.
- Comply with all applicable laws and respect intellectual property and privacy rights.
- Do not attempt to reverse engineer, scrape, or disrupt the Platform.
3. Eligibility
You must be the age of majority in your jurisdiction to create an account and use the Services. If you use the Services on behalf of an entity, you must have authority to bind that entity and these Terms apply to it.
4. Content and conduct
You are responsible for the content you publish (profiles, listings, posts). Do not post illegal, harmful, infringing, or deceptive content. We may remove or restrict content that violates these Terms or our policies. You grant us a license to host and display your content to operate the Services.
5. Public profiles and discovery
The Platform is designed for discovery. Public information you share (e.g., partner profiles, services offered) can be visible across the network and by third parties and search engines.
6. Subscriptions, fees, and taxes
Some Services are offered via subscriptions or one‑time fees. Prices, features, and billing cycles may change. Unless otherwise stated, fees are non‑refundable. If billing fails or is disputed, we may suspend access until resolved. You are responsible for any applicable taxes, duties, or governmental charges, excluding our income taxes.
- Recurring billing: subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled before the renewal date.
- Upgrades/downgrades: changes take effect at the next billing cycle unless stated otherwise.
- Invoicing: enterprise plans may be invoiced per agreed terms.
7. Trials and service changes
Trials or promotional offers may be available and are subject to their specific terms. We may add, modify, or discontinue features. If a change materially reduces core functionality of a paid plan, we will provide notice and, where required by law or contract, options to terminate or receive a pro‑rated refund.
8. Third‑party services
We may link to or integrate third‑party services. Your use of those services is governed by their terms and policies. We are not responsible for third‑party content or practices.
9. Intellectual property
We and our licensors own the Platform and its content (excluding user content). You retain rights to your content; by posting, you grant us a limited license to host, display, and distribute it as necessary to operate and promote the Services.
10. Privacy
Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy.
11. Prohibited conduct
- Illegal activities or violations of third‑party rights.
- Abusive, harassing, hateful, or deceptive behavior.
- Malware, phishing, or attempts to gain unauthorized access.
- Scraping, bulk data harvesting, or excessive API calls without permission.
- Circumventing technical or access protections.
12. Your content license and takedown
By submitting content, you grant BigStartups a worldwide, non‑exclusive, royalty‑free license to host, reproduce, display, and distribute such content solely for operating, improving, and promoting the Services. You represent that you have the necessary rights to grant this license. We may remove content alleged to infringe rights or violate these Terms.
We provide a platform to facilitate discovery and connections. We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for interactions or outcomes between users. Information on the Platform does not constitute legal, financial, investment, or other professional advice.
14. Compliance and export
You agree to comply with applicable export control, sanctions, and anti‑bribery/anti‑corruption laws. You represent that you are not prohibited from using the Services under applicable laws, including sanctions administered by relevant authorities.
15. Disclaimers
The Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
16. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, BigStartups shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues.
17. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold BigStartups and its affiliates harmless from any claims arising from your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.
18. Governing law and disputes
These Terms are governed by applicable law without regard to conflict of laws principles. Before initiating formal proceedings, the parties will attempt to resolve disputes informally in good faith. If not resolved, disputes may be brought in the competent courts where BigStartups is established, unless mandatory law provides otherwise.
19. Termination
You may stop using the Services at any time. We may suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms, legal requirements, or to protect the Services or users. Upon termination, provisions that by their nature should survive will remain in effect.
20. Force majeure
No party is liable for failure or delay caused by events beyond reasonable control (including natural disasters, acts of war, labor disputes, internet or utility failures, or governmental actions).
21. Assignment
You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
22. Severability
If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains in full force and effect.
23. Entire agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and BigStartups regarding the Services and supersede prior understandings.
24. Notices
We may provide notices via the Services, email, or your account. You may send legal notices to support@bigstartups.co.
25. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at support@bigstartups.co.
See also our Privacy Policy.
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