Terms of Use Agreement for StartupsInAsia.in

Last Updated: 17/10/2025

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE.

1. Acceptance of Terms

StartupsInAsia.in (“the Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) provides a digital platform focused on the Asian startup ecosystem, including but not limited to news articles, market analysis, founder interviews, industry reports, data compilations, community forums, and event information (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing, browsing, or using the Site in any manner, you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Disclosure Policy, all of which are incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to all of these terms, you are expressly prohibited from using the Site and must discontinue use immediately.

2. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will indicate when revisions were made. We will make reasonable efforts to provide notice of material changes, such as via email to registered users or a prominent notice on our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

3. Eligibility and Registration

a. Eligibility: To use the Site, you must be at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

b. Account Registration: Certain features of the Site may require you to register for an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information to keep it accurate and complete.
  • Maintain the security of your password and accept all risks of unauthorized access.
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach.
  • You are entirely responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

a. Our Proprietary Content: The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, audio, design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by StartupsInAsia.in, its licensors, or other providers and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

b. Limited License: Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and revocable license to:

  • Access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use.
  • Share our content via built-in social sharing features, provided you give us clear attribution.
  • Download reports or resources explicitly made available for download for your personal use.

c. Restrictions: You must not:

  • Modify copies of any materials from the Site.
  • Use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences, or any graphics separately from the accompanying text.
  • Delete or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices from copies of materials from the Site.
  • Access or use the Site or any of its content for any commercial purpose without our express written consent.
  • Use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering or extraction tools.

5. User-Generated Content

a. Definition: “User-Generated Content” refers to any content that you post, upload, share, store, or otherwise provide to the Site, including but not limited to comments, forum posts, profile information, and messages.

b. License Grant: By posting User-Generated Content, you hereby grant StartupsInAsia.in a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, perform, and otherwise exploit such content in connection with the Site and our business, including for promoting and redistributing part or all of the Site.

c. Your Responsibilities: You are solely responsible for your User-Generated Content. You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to use and authorize us to use all intellectual property rights in and to your User-Generated Content.
  • Your User-Generated Content is accurate, not confidential, and not in violation of any laws.
  • Your User-Generated Content does not infringe upon, misappropriate, or violate a third party’s patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, moral rights, or other intellectual property rights, or rights of publicity or privacy.

d. Prohibited Content: You agree not to post User-Generated Content that:

  • Is illegal, threatening, defamatory, abusive, harassing, degrading, intimidating, or fraudulent.
  • Is false or misleading, particularly concerning business information, funding rounds, or individual credentials.
  • Infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other intellectual property rights of any party.
  • Contains unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, “junk mail,” “spam,” or any other form of solicitation.
  • Contains software viruses or any other computer code, files, or programs designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware.

e. Moderation: We do not pre-screen User-Generated Content, but we have the right (but not the obligation) to monitor, edit, refuse, or remove any User-Generated Content for any or no reason in our sole discretion.

6. Professional Disclaimer and No Investment Advice

THE CONTENT PROVIDED ON THE SITE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. NOTHING CONTAINED ON THE SITE CONSTITUTES A SOLICITATION, RECOMMENDATION, ENDORSEMENT, OR OFFER TO BUY OR SELL ANY SECURITIES OR OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS.

We are not a registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, or financial planner. The information provided, including founder interviews and market analyses, should not be construed as professional financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. You should consult with a qualified professional before making any business or investment decisions. Reliance on any information provided by the Site is solely at your own risk.

7. Third-Party Links and Content

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We provide these links for convenience only and have no control over the contents of those sites or resources. You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible or liable for:

  • The availability or accuracy of such websites or resources.
  • The content, products, or services on or available from such websites or resources.

Links to such websites or resources do not imply any endorsement by us. You acknowledge sole responsibility for and assume all risk arising from your use of any third-party websites or resources.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER STARTUPSINASIA.IN NOR ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH US MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE SITE.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, WE HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL STARTUPSINASIA.IN, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

  • YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SITE.
  • ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SITE.
  • ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SITE.
  • UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT.

THIS LIMITATION APPLIES WHETHER THE ALLEGED LIABILITY IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless StartupsInAsia.in, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Use or your use of the Site, including, but not limited to, your User-Generated Content, any use of the Site’s content other than as expressly authorized in these Terms, or your use of any information obtained from the Site.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will cease immediately.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction, e.g., the Republic of India], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the competent courts located in [Your City, e.g., New Delhi, India]. You hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

13. Miscellaneous

a. Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.
b. Entire Agreement: These Terms, our Privacy Policy, and our Disclosure Policy constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and StartupsInAsia.in regarding the Site and supersede all prior understandings, agreements, and warranties.
c. No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
Email: contact@startupsinasia.in
Website: https://startupsinasia.in

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