Terms of Use
TERMS OF USE
Welcome to the FoundersBoot website (including all subdomains, the “Site”), operated by FoundersBoot and its affiliates (collectively, “FoundersBoot,” “we”, “us” and/or “our”). This Site provides information about our organization, application process, tools for applicants, forums for discussions about startups, and profiles of founders and companies that have participated in our program.
ARBITRATION AGREEMENT
These Terms of Use contain an arbitration agreement requiring you to submit claims against us to binding and final arbitration, with limited exceptions. You may only pursue claims against FoundersBoot on an individual basis, not as a plaintiff or class member in any class or representative action or proceeding. Relief (including monetary, injunctive, and declaratory relief) is limited to individual basis.
MODIFICATION OF TERMS
We reserve the right to change or modify portions of these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page and will become effective no earlier than fourteen (14) days after they are posted, except for changes made for legal reasons, which will be effective immediately. Your continued use of the Site after any changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Use.
ACCESS AND USE OF THE SITE
– Registration Obligations: You may need to register with FoundersBoot to access and use certain features of the Site. If you register, you agree to provide and maintain accurate and complete information. Registration data is governed by our Privacy Policy. Users under 13 years of age are not authorized to register.
– Modifications to Site: FoundersBoot reserves the right to modify or discontinue the Site (or any part thereof) with or without notice. We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Site.
– General Practices: FoundersBoot may establish practices and limits concerning use of the Site, including data retention. We are not responsible for deletion or failure to store data or content.
CONDITIONS OF USE
– User Conduct: You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful or prohibited activities, including but not limited to uploading infringing content, transmitting harmful software, violating privacy, engaging in unsolicited advertising, or any other objectionable activities.
– Commercial Use: You agree not to exploit the Site for any commercial purposes without explicit permission.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
– Site Content: The Site contains content protected by copyright, trademark, and other proprietary rights. You agree not to modify, copy, or exploit the Site content without authorization.
– User Content: By uploading content to the Site, you grant FoundersBoot a nonexclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use your content. FoundersBoot may preserve and disclose content as required by law.
COPYRIGHT COMPLAINTS
FoundersBoot respects the intellectual property of others. If you believe your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please notify FoundersBoot in accordance with our copyright policy.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For any questions or notifications about these Terms of Use, please contact us at our provided email address. Additionally, by using the Site, you agree to be added to our email notification contact list.
PRIVACY POLICY
Welcome to https://www.foundersboot.com (the “Site”), owned and operated by FoundersBoot, LLC (“we” or “us”). We respect your privacy and, whether you are visiting the Site as an investor, founder, or member of the general public, you are entitled to the protection of your personal information. Please read this Privacy Policy to learn how we treat your personal information. Your use of our Site is at all times subject to this Privacy Policy.
By using or accessing our Site in any manner, you acknowledge that you accept the practices and policies outlined below, and you hereby consent that we will collect, use, and share your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
1. WHAT THIS PRIVACY POLICY COVERS
This Privacy Policy covers how we treat Personal Data that we gather when you access or use our Site. It does not cover the practices of companies we don’t own or control or people we don’t manage. It also doesn’t apply to information obtained or disclosed offline or in connection with an investment in one of our affiliated investment funds.
“Personal Data” means any information that identifies or relates to a particular individual, including “personally identifiable information” or “personal information” under applicable data privacy laws.
2. CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT
Profile or Contact Data
– Examples: First and last name, email, phone number
– Shared with: Service Providers, Business Partners, Authorized Parties
Device/IP Data
– Examples: IP address, Device ID, domain server, type of device/operating system/browser
– Shared with: Service Providers, Business Partners, Authorized Parties
Social Network Data
– Examples: Email, user name and profile data, IP address, Device ID
– Shared with: Service Providers, Business Partners, Authorized Parties
Web Analytics
– Examples: Web page interactions, referring webpage/source, non-identifiable request IDs, interaction statistics
– Shared with: Service Providers, Business Partners, Authorized Parties
Other Identifying Information
– Examples: Information in emails or letters you send us
– Shared with: Service Providers, Business Partners, Authorized Parties
Categories of Sources of Personal Data
– You: When you provide information directly or use our Site.
– Third Parties: Vendors and social networks.
Our Commercial or Business Purposes for Collecting Personal Data
– Providing, customizing, and improving the Site.
– Corresponding with you.
– Meeting legal requirements and enforcing legal terms.
3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL DATA
Service Providers
– Hosting, technology, communication providers, security and fraud prevention consultants, and analytics providers.
Business Partners
– Partners in offering various services.
Legal Obligations
– For fulfilling legal requirements or enforcing terms.
Business Transfers
– In events like mergers or acquisitions.
Data That Is Not Personal Data
– Aggregated, de-identified, or anonymized data shared for lawful business purposes.
4. TRACKING TOOLS AND OPT-OUT
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize your browser and improve the Site. Types of cookies include:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for providing requested features or services.
– Functional Cookies: Record your choices and settings for the Site.
– Performance/Analytical Cookies: Understand visitor usage and measure advertising performance.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
5. DATA SECURITY AND RETENTION
We protect your Personal Data using appropriate security measures. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We retain Personal Data as long as necessary for our services or legal obligations.
6. PERSONAL DATA OF MINORS
We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 16 without parental consent. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
7. PRIVACY RIGHTS OF CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
California residents have rights to access, delete, and correct their Personal Data under the CPRA. They can also opt-out of Personal Data sharing for cross-contextual behavioral advertising. To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
8. PRIVACY RIGHTS OF OTHER UNITED STATES RESIDENTS
Residents of California and Nevada have additional privacy rights. California residents can prevent disclosure of Personal Data for marketing purposes, and Nevada residents can opt-out of the sale of certain Personal Data.
9. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time, and we will notify you of any changes. By continuing to use the Site after changes are posted, you agree to the revised policy.
10. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].
TRADEMARKS
We have a non-exhaustive list of FoundersBoot’s trademarks and service marks. The absence of a product or service name or logo from this list does not constitute a waiver of FoundersBoot’s trademark, service mark, or other intellectual property rights concerning that name or logo.
