Eligibility and Account Responsibility

• Investors must confirm they are accredited or qualified investors (if applicable, based on local regulations like SEC rules in the U.S.) or meet your platform’s criteria.
• They are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials and for all activities under their account.

Subscription Fees and Payment Terms

• Specify the cost of the subscription (e.g., monthly, annual), payment methods, and billing frequency.
• Outline refund policies (e.g., no refunds, pro-rated refunds) and consequences of non-payment (e.g., suspension or termination of access).

Use of the Platform

• Investors agree to use the platform solely for its intended purpose—connecting with startups for potential investment—and not for solicitation, harassment, or unrelated commercial activities.
• Prohibit misuse, such as sharing startup data outside the platform without permission or scraping data for resale.

Confidentiality

• Require investors to keep startup information (e.g., pitch decks, financials) confidential unless the startup authorizes disclosure.
• Define what constitutes confidential information and the duration of the obligation (e.g., during and after membership).

No Guarantee of Outcomes

• Clarify that Investor Intros facilitates introductions but does not guarantee successful investments, funding, or returns. Investors assume all risks associated with their decisions.

Due Diligence Responsibility

• Investors acknowledge they are responsible for conducting their own due diligence on startups and not relying solely on information provided through the platform.

Intellectual Property

• State that the platform’s content, branding, and technology are owned by Investor Intros, and investors have a limited license to use it for the subscription’s purpose only.
• Prohibit reverse-engineering or copying the platform’s features.

Termination of Membership

• Define conditions under which you can terminate or suspend an investor’s subscription (e.g., violation of terms, non-payment, fraudulent activity).
• Outline their rights (if any) to appeal or resolve issues before termination.

Liability Limitation

• Limit your company’s liability for issues like investment losses, data breaches (to the extent legally permissible), or disputes between investors and startups.
• Include an indemnity clause where investors agree to cover losses if they misuse the platform or breach terms.

Dispute Resolution

• Specify how disputes will be handled (e.g., mediation, arbitration) and the governing law/jurisdiction (e.g., your state or country).

Code of Conduct

• Require professional behavior when interacting with startups (e.g., no misrepresentation of intent, funds, or identity).
• Prohibit discriminatory or unethical practices.

Data Privacy

• Explain how you collect, use, and protect investors’ personal data (in line with laws like GDPR or CCPA if applicable).
• Require investors to respect the privacy of startup founders and not misuse contact information.

Changes to Terms

• Reserve the right to update terms with reasonable notice (e.g., via email or platform announcement) and require continued use to signify acceptance of changes.