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Terms of Service

Last updated: March 22, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Startup Monk ("the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Platform. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Description of Service

Startup Monk is a startup ecosystem platform that enables users to:

  • Discover and list startups across various industries
  • Connect with investors, enablers, and accelerators
  • Find and post job opportunities and internships
  • Browse and offer freelance services through the talent marketplace
  • Discover and submit startup events
  • Access deals and offers from listed startups

3. User Accounts

To access certain features of the Platform, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Keep your password secure and confidential
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • Be at least 13 years old to create an account, and at least 18 years old to engage in commercial activities on the Platform

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. Startup Monk is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain account security.

4. User Content

You retain ownership of all content you submit to the Platform, including startup listings, profiles, reviews, comments, and portfolio items ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant Startup Monk a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content in connection with operating and promoting the Platform.

You represent and warrant that you have the right to submit all User Content and that it does not infringe on any third-party rights. We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.

5. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following activities:

  • Submitting false, misleading, or fraudulent information
  • Spamming, phishing, or sending unsolicited communications
  • Harassing, threatening, or abusing other users
  • Scraping, crawling, or using automated tools to extract data without permission
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Platform or other user accounts
  • Uploading malware, viruses, or other harmful code
  • Impersonating another person, startup, or organization
  • Using the Platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Manipulating reviews, ratings, or upvotes
  • Circumventing any security features of the Platform

6. Intellectual Property

The Platform, including its design, logos, text, graphics, software, and all other content (excluding User Content), is the property of Startup Monk and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on any part of the Platform without our prior written consent.

7. Disclaimers

The Platform is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Startup Monk does not guarantee:

  • The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any startup listings or user profiles
  • That the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
  • Any specific results from using the Platform, including investment, funding, or business connections
  • The quality, reliability, or suitability of any freelance services offered through the talent marketplace

Users are responsible for conducting their own due diligence before making any business, investment, or hiring decisions based on information found on the Platform.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Startup Monk and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of or inability to use the Platform, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Startup Monk and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Platform, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Platform at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Extended period of inactivity
  • At your request to delete your account

Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will immediately cease. Any provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in India. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for the purpose of litigating any disputes.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Startup Monk

Email: support@startupmonk.com