Welcome to Spot Startups. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using Spot Startups (the "Site"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our platform to submit, view, or interact with startup listings.
2. Startup Submissions & Listings
Spot Startups allows users to submit information about new software, SaaS, and digital products. By submitting a startup, you represent and warrant that:
- You are the creator, owner, or an authorized representative of the product being submitted.
- All information provided (including descriptions, URLs, and logos) is accurate, truthful, and not misleading.
- The submission does not violate any third-party intellectual property rights, copyrights, or trademarks.
We reserve the right to reject, edit, or remove any submission at our sole discretion, without notice or explanation, if it violates these terms or does not meet our quality standards.
3. Badges and Priority Verification
For users utilizing our "Priority Verification" system by embedding the Spot Startups badge on their website:
- The embed code must be placed exactly as provided on your live, public-facing website.
- Attempting to manipulate the verification scan or hiding the badge via CSS/HTML tricks will result in the immediate removal of your listing.
4. Intellectual Property
The design, code, graphics, and layout of Spot Startups are the exclusive property of Spot Startups. You may not duplicate, copy, or reuse any portion of the HTML/CSS, Javascript, or visual design elements without express written permission.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
Spot Startups acts solely as a directory and discovery platform. We do not endorse, guarantee, or take responsibility for the quality, safety, or legality of any products, services, or websites listed on our platform. Your use of any third-party tools discovered on Spot Startups is at your own risk.
6. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Spot Startups, its founders, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the platform or any external links provided.
7. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us through our primary communication channels or via email.