Terms of Use

StartupPoint
https://startuppoint.in/
Effective Date: December 1, 2025

By accessing or using https://startuppoint.in (the “Website”), any associated mobile applications, newsletters, WhatsApp updates, or other services (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use constitute a binding agreement between you and StartupPoint (“we,” “us,” “our”), operated from India. We may update these Terms at any time. The updated version will be posted here with a new “Effective Date.” Your continued use after any changes means you accept the revised Terms.

2. Nature of Content

StartupPoint is a news and media platform covering Indian startups, funding rounds, technology trends, and related topics. All content (articles, images, videos, data, opinions, and commentary) is for informational and journalistic purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or professional advice.

3. Use of the Services

You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms. Permitted uses include:

Reading and sharing articles
Subscribing to newsletters and WhatsApp updates
Leaving comments (where enabled)
Creating an account (if offered)

4. Prohibited Conduct

You must not:

Copy, reproduce, republish, upload, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission (except for fair-use journalistic quoting with proper attribution and link back)
Use automated tools (scrapers, bots, spiders, etc.) to systematically retrieve or index content
Attempt to interfere with the Website’s operation, servers, or network
Impersonate any person or entity
Post defamatory, obscene, harassing, or illegal content in comments or elsewhere
Use the Services for commercial purposes (e.g., reselling our content or leads) without our consent

5. User Comments & Contributions

If you post comments or submit content:

You grant StartupPoint a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, modify, display, and distribute your contribution
You are solely responsible for your content and confirm it does not violate third-party rights
We may moderate, edit, or remove any comment at our sole discretion without notice

6. Intellectual Property

All content on StartupPoint (text, graphics, logos, images, videos, data compilations, and software) is owned by us or our licensors and protected by Indian and international copyright, trademark, and other laws. Limited personal, non-commercial use is permitted; all other rights are reserved.

7. Third-Party Links & Advertisements

The Website contains links to third-party websites and displays advertisements. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or actions of any third-party sites or advertisers.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, StartupPoint and its owners, employees, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Services — even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability shall not exceed ₹1,000 (Indian Rupees One Thousand only).

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless StartupPoint and its team from any claims, losses, or damages (including legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the Services.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

12. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.