Effective Date: June 21, 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at https://startupfortune.com and all associated content, features, and services (collectively, the "Site" or "Service"), operated by Startup Fortune ("Startup Fortune," "the Company," "we," "us," or "our"). Please read these Terms carefully before using the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Site in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. Your use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of these Terms, without exception. No clickwrap, signature, registration, or affirmative action beyond use is required to form a binding agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms in their entirety, you must immediately discontinue all use of the Site. Continued use following any modification constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
2. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify, amend, supplement, or replace these Terms at any time and for any reason without prior notice. Any changes become effective immediately upon posting to the Site, with the revised effective date indicated above. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Your continued access to or use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your binding acceptance of the revised Terms.
3. Description of Service
Startup Fortune is a digital news and information publication providing editorial content, commentary, analysis, interviews, press release distribution, and related informational material covering artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, blockchain, startups, fintech, venture capital, financial markets, and related subjects. All content is provided for general informational purposes only. The Site does not provide professional, legal, financial, investment, tax, or advisory services of any kind. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice, and without liability.
4. Intellectual Property
Except for third-party content, contributor content, and submitted content, all materials on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, layout, design, compilation, and software, are the property of Startup Fortune or its licensors and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, republish, scrape, or create derivative works from any portion of the Site without our prior written authorization. Nothing in these Terms grants you any license or right to any intellectual property except the limited right to view content for personal, non-commercial use.
5. User Conduct & Prohibited Uses
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any manner that violates any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right;
- Engage in any conduct that is fraudulent, defamatory, harassing, abusive, or otherwise objectionable;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, its servers, or any connected systems;
- Introduce viruses, malware, bots, scrapers, or other harmful or automated code;
- Interfere with, disrupt, or impose an unreasonable burden on the Site's infrastructure;
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation, or impersonate any person or entity;
- Use any content from the Site for unauthorized commercial purposes.
We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action, including denial of access, against any user who violates these provisions.
6. Third-Party Content, Contributors & Opinions
The Site may host or display content authored by independent contributors, columnists, guest writers, commentators, interviewees, and other third parties ("Third-Party Content"). All such contributors write in their own individual capacity. Any opinions, views, statements, analyses, predictions, or assertions expressed in Third-Party Content are solely those of the respective authors and do not reflect the views, positions, or endorsement of Startup Fortune, the Company, or its operators. Startup Fortune is not the author, publisher in interest, or guarantor of Third-Party Content and assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever for it.
Consistent with Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (47 U.S.C. § 230) and analogous protections, Startup Fortune acts as an interactive computer service and provider of an information conduit with respect to content created or provided by third parties. We shall not be treated as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by another information content provider, and we bear no liability for any Third-Party Content, whether or not we exercise traditional editorial functions such as reviewing, editing, or declining to post such content.
7. Press Release & Submitted Content Policy
The Site publishes press releases, project announcements, company profiles, and other materials submitted by third parties ("Submitted Content"). Submitted Content is published "as-is" and for informational purposes only, and may be lightly formatted but is not independently verified, fact-checked, audited, or endorsed by Startup Fortune.
Any party submitting content ("Submitting Party") represents and warrants that: (a) the content is accurate, truthful, and not misleading; (b) the Submitting Party holds all necessary rights, licenses, and authorizations to publish the content; (c) the content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property, privacy, or other rights; and (d) the content complies with all applicable laws and regulations. The Submitting Party assumes full and exclusive responsibility for all claims, statements, and representations contained in Submitted Content and agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Startup Fortune from any and all claims, damages, losses, or liabilities arising from such content. Startup Fortune disclaims all liability for any Submitted Content.
8. Brand & Trademark Disclaimer
All product names, company names, brand names, trademarks, service marks, and logos referenced on the Site are the property of their respective owners and are used solely for informational, descriptive, editorial, and reference purposes only. The use of any such names or marks does not imply or constitute any affiliation with, sponsorship by, endorsement of, or partnership with Startup Fortune, nor does it imply any endorsement of Startup Fortune by the respective owners. No commercial relationship should be inferred from any such reference. All such references are made under principles of nominative fair use.
9. Financial, Investment & Crypto Disclaimer
Nothing on the Site constitutes, or should be construed as, financial, investment, legal, tax, accounting, or professional advice of any kind. All content is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Startup Fortune is not a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, financial planner, or financial institution, and does not recommend or endorse the purchase, sale, or holding of any security, cryptocurrency, digital asset, token, or financial product.
Cryptocurrencies and digital assets are highly volatile, speculative, and carry a substantial risk of total loss. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Prices can fluctuate dramatically and without warning, and you may lose some or all of your investment. You should always conduct your own research (DYOR) and consult a licensed, qualified professional before making any financial or investment decision. You acknowledge that any reliance you place on any content on the Site is strictly at your own risk, and Startup Fortune shall bear no liability for any losses or damages of any kind arising from such reliance.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION, AND SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH IT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, STARTUP FORTUNE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY, AND THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, TIMELY, OR ERROR-FREE. WE MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED OR THAT THE SITE IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE SITE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN.
11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL STARTUP FORTUNE, THE COMPANY, OR ANY OF ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTRIBUTORS, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR ANY CONTENT, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU AGREE THAT THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF STARTUP FORTUNE AND ALL RELATED PARTIES FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SITE OR THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) ZERO U.S. DOLLARS ($0.00) OR (B) THE TOTAL AMOUNT, IF ANY, YOU HAVE ACTUALLY PAID TO STARTUP FORTUNE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM. BECAUSE THE SITE IS PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS CAP IS ZERO DOLLARS ($0.00). SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW CERTAIN LIMITATIONS; IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
12. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Startup Fortune, the Company, and its owners, operators, officers, directors, employees, agents, contributors, and licensors from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, damages, losses, liabilities, judgments, settlements, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way connected with: (a) your access to or use of the Site; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any applicable law or the rights of any third party; or (d) any content you submit, post, or transmit through the Site. This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the Site.
13. DMCA & Copyright Policy
Startup Fortune respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA"). If you believe that any content on the Site infringes a copyright you own or control, you may submit a written notification to our designated agent via our Contact Form. To be effective, your notification must include:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf;
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;
- Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, with sufficient detail to enable us to locate it (including the URL);
- Your contact information, including name and a means by which we may reach you;
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf.
Upon receipt of a valid notice, we will act expeditiously to remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material. We reserve the right to terminate access for repeat infringers.
14. Corrections, Removals & Editorial Discretion
We strive for accuracy but do not guarantee that all content is free of errors. If you believe any content is inaccurate, outdated, or warrants correction or removal, you may submit a request via our Contact Form. All editorial decisions, including whether to publish, edit, correct, retain, or remove any content, rest within the sole and absolute discretion of Startup Fortune. We are under no obligation to publish, retain, or remove any particular content, and our editorial independence shall not give rise to any liability.
15. Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Please read this section carefully, as it affects your legal rights. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved exclusively through final and binding arbitration conducted on an individual basis in the State of Delaware, USA. You and Startup Fortune each waive any right to a trial by jury and any right to participate in a class action, collective action, or representative proceeding. All claims must be brought in the party's individual capacity. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims and may not preside over any form of representative or class proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive or equitable relief for intellectual property matters in a court of competent jurisdiction.
16. Governing Law
These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to them or the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Subject to the arbitration provision above, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Delaware for any matters not subject to arbitration.
17. Severability & Entire Agreement
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed or limited to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Startup Fortune regarding the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, or communications.
18. Contact
For any questions regarding these Terms, or to submit legal, copyright, correction, or removal requests, please reach us through our Contact Form.