Terms of Services - Know Startup

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Last Updated: December 4, 2025

ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing and using www.knowstartup.com (“KnowStartup” or “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Website. KnowStartup reserves the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use constitutes acceptance of such changes.

1. ABOUT KNOWSTARTUP

KnowStartup provides digital news, media content, business reports, curated events, executive courses and programs, and subscription intelligence services such as KnowStartup Datalabs. The Website operates as an intermediary under the Information Technology Act, 2000.

2. ELIGIBILITY

You must be at least 18 years of age to subscribe to paid services and enter into this agreement. Users under 18 may access free content with parental or legal guardian supervision.

3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

All content on the Website, including articles, photographs, videos, graphics, data, reports, analytics, software, and other materials (“Content”), is the exclusive property of KnowStartup and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may access and view Content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, display, modify, create derivative works, transmit, or exploit any Content without prior written permission from KnowStartup.

4. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

You agree not to:

Use Content for any commercial purpose without written permission
• Copy, reproduce, distribute, or republish Content commercially
• Use KnowStartup data or Content to train artificial intelligence, machine learning, or large language models
• Share your subscription account or login credentials with others
• Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or similar technology to access or extract Content
• Attempt to hack, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to the Website
• Post or transmit any illegal, harmful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable content
• Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

5. USER SUBMISSIONS

If you submit any content, comments, feedback, or materials to KnowStartup, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content for any purpose.

You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to any content you submit, and that such content does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws. You are solely responsible for your submissions.

6. THIRD-PARTY CONTENT AND LINKS

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. KnowStartup is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of such external sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

7. DISCLAIMERS

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. KnowStartup does not warrant that:

The Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• Content will be accurate, complete, or current
• The Website will meet your requirements
• Any errors will be corrected

Information on the Website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. You should consult appropriate professionals before making decisions based on Website content.

8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KnowStartup shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the Website, including but not limited to:

Loss of profits, revenue, or data
• Service interruptions or errors
• Unauthorized access to your information
• Third-party content or actions

Our maximum liability to you shall not exceed the amount you paid for subscriptions in the 12 months preceding the claim.

9. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless KnowStartup, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

Your use of the Website or Services
• Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you submit or transmit

10. ACCOUNT TERMINATION

KnowStartup reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these terms.

Upon termination, you must immediately cease using the Website and Services. All provisions of these terms that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect, including intellectual property rights, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

11. PRIVACY

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

12. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR BASIC ACCESS

Free content on KnowStartup is accessible without user registration. Registration is only required for subscription services, premium features, and access to KnowStartup Datalabs.

13. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from or relating to these terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Delhi, India.

14. CHANGES TO TERMS

KnowStartup reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms.

15. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent possible, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions, concerns, or grievances regarding these Terms and Conditions or the Website, please contact:

Grievance Officer
KnowStartup
Email: [email protected]