Terms of Use for StartupScout

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of StartupScout. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

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1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you and StartupScout (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the StartupScout application (the “Platform”), you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Platform. You represent that you have the legal authority to enter into this agreement, and if acting on behalf of an organization, you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

For users on the Apple App Store, our app is subject to the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions.

2. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the “Last Updated” date and, where appropriate, providing additional notice through the Platform or via email.

Your continued use of the Platform after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the modifications, you must discontinue use of the Platform.

3. Access and Use of Platform

3.1 License Grant

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Platform for your personal or internal business purposes.

3.2 Account Requirements

You may use the Platform without connecting your Google account, but the email sending feature will not be available. To use the Platform's email sending feature, you must connect your Google account and give access to send emails on your behalf through OAuth authentication. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and all activities that occur under your account.

3.3 Usage Restrictions

• Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable laws;
• Interfere with or disrupt the Platform's operation;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Platform or related systems;
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or otherwise attempt to extract source code;
• Use the Platform to develop competing products or services; or
• Violate the rights of any third party.

4. Integration with Google APIs

4.1 Google API Services User Data Policy Compliance

StartupScout's use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

4.2 Scope of Access

When you connect your Google account, you grant StartupScout access to:

• Gmail data for sending emails on your behalf.
• Basic profile information for account identification.

4.3 Data Use Restrictions

We use Google user data solely to provide the requested functionality of the Platform. We do not:

• Transfer data to third parties except as necessary to provide the service;
• Use data for advertising purposes;
• Allow humans to read data except for security purposes or with explicit consent; or
• Use data to train machine learning models outside of improving direct functionality.

4.4 Revocation Rights

You may revoke StartupScout's access to your Google account at any time from the app or through your Google Account settings.

5. User Responsibilities

5.1 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

5.2 Compliance with Laws

You agree to use the Platform in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and these Terms. You are solely responsible for determining the appropriateness of using the Platform for your specific use case.

5.3 Data Accuracy

You are responsible for the accuracy of the content in any emails you send through the Platform. We are not liable for errors, misaddressed emails, or outcomes resulting from user-provided content.

6. User-Generated Content

6.1 Content Ownership

You retain ownership of all data, content, and information you provide to or process through the Platform (“User Content”). We do not claim ownership of your User Content.

6.2 License Grant

You grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to access, process, and transmit your User Content solely to provide the Platform functionality you request. This license terminates when you delete your content or terminate your account.

6.3 Content Restrictions

You represent and warrant that your User Content:

• Does not violate any applicable laws or regulations;
• Does not infringe upon the rights of any third party;
• Does not contain malicious code, viruses, or harmful materials; and
• Is appropriate for the intended use of the Platform.

6.4 AI/ML Training Restrictions

We do not use your User Content to train artificial intelligence or machine learning models, except to the extent necessary to improve direct functionality of the Platform.

7. Termination of Access

7.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by discontinuing use of the Platform and revoking Google API access through your Google Account settings.

7.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Platform immediately if you violate these Terms, engage in prohibited activities, or if we determine that termination is necessary to protect the Platform, our users, or comply with legal requirements.

7.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to access and use the Platform ceases immediately. We will delete your account data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Any provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND TITLE.

We do not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE PLATFORM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PLATFORM IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100 IF NO FEES WERE PAID.

WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR GOODWILL, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY.

These limitations apply even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages and even if any remedy fails of its essential purpose.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Platform will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Delaware, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

You agree that any legal action or proceeding must be commenced within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arises, or such claim shall be permanently barred.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms or the Platform, please contact us:

StartupScout
tejasr112002@gmail.com
www.startupscout.app

Acknowledgment. By accessing or using StartupScout, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.