Acceptance of Terms
By using StartupLive, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use our service.
Description of Service
StartupLive provides AI-powered personalized news insights and business community features for executives, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
User Accounts
Your Responsibilities
- Provide accurate information
- Keep your password secure
- Don't share accounts
- Use service legally and appropriately
- Notify us of unauthorized access
We may suspend accounts for
- Violating these terms
- Fraudulent activity
- Abusive behavior toward other users
- Attempting to compromise our systems
Acceptable Use
You may
- Use service for legitimate business purposes
- Share insights and engage respectfully
- Provide feedback and suggestions
- Access and export your own data
You may not
- Use service for illegal activities
- Spam, harass, or abuse other users
- Attempt to hack or disrupt service
- Scrape or copy our content without permission
- Impersonate others or provide false information
- Use automated tools to access our service
Payment Terms
Subscriptions
- Billed monthly or annually in advance
- Auto-renewal unless cancelled
- Prices may change with 30 days notice
- All fees are non-refundable except as stated below
Refunds
- 14-day money-back guarantee for new subscriptions
- Pro-rated refunds for annual plans (at our discretion)
- No refunds for service violations
Free Trial
- 14-day free trial for Pro plans
- Automatic billing after trial unless cancelled
- Cancel anytime during trial for no charge
Intellectual Property
Our Content
- StartupLive owns the platform, insights, and technology
- You can't copy, redistribute, or create derivative works
- News articles remain property of original publishers
- Our AI-generated insights are proprietary
Your Content
- You own your profile data and comments
- You grant us license to use for service operations
- You're responsible for accuracy and legality
- We may remove content that violates our terms
Disclaimers
Service provided "as is"
- We don't guarantee accuracy of insights
- Service may have interruptions or errors
- Use insights at your own business judgment
Investment Disclaimer
- Insights are educational, not financial advice
- We're not responsible for business decisions
- Consult professionals for important decisions
Limitation of Liability
StartupLive's liability is limited to the amount you paid in the last 12 months. We're not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
Indemnification
You agree to defend and hold harmless StartupLive from claims arising from your use of the service or violation of these terms.
Termination
Either party can terminate
- You: Cancel subscription anytime
- Us: For terms violations or business reasons
- Immediate for serious violations
Upon termination
- Access ends immediately
- Data retention per privacy policy
- No refund for partial months (except free trial)
Dispute Resolution
- Governing Law: United States law
- Disputes: Resolved through binding arbitration
- Small Claims: May use small claims court
- Class Actions: Waived (individual arbitration only)
Changes to Terms
We may update terms with 30 days notice. Continued use means acceptance.