Last Updated: August 2026
Welcome to Rise of Startups (“we,” “our,” “us,” or “Rise of Startups”), a platform providing startup news, founder stories, funding insights, and business resources. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the riseofstartups.com website (the “Site”). Please read these Terms carefully before using our Site.
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any other applicable policies posted on the Site. We may update or modify these Terms from time to time, and any changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction to use this Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you have the right, authority, and capacity to enter into these Terms.
3. Use of the Site
A. License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use and access the Site for personal, non-commercial use in accordance with these Terms. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Rise of Startups.
B. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
- Violating any laws or regulations.
- Using the Site for fraudulent purposes or engaging in illegal activities.
- Interfering with the proper functioning of the Site or bypassing security measures.
- Introducing harmful software, such as viruses or malware.
- Harvesting or collecting personally identifiable information from the Site without prior consent.
- Reproducing, modifying, distributing, or publicly displaying any part of the Site without our prior written consent.
- Reverse engineering or decompiling any part of the Site or its underlying technology.
We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Site if we believe you have violated these Terms.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content, features, and functionality on the Site — including text, images, logos, designs, videos, and other materials (the “Content”) — are owned by or licensed to Rise of Startups and are protected by intellectual property laws including copyright and trademark.
You may not copy, modify, reproduce, distribute, or exploit any Content without our express written permission. Unauthorized use of any Content may result in civil or criminal penalties.
5. User-Generated Content
A. Submissions
You may submit or post content such as comments or other materials on the Site (“User-Generated Content”). By submitting content, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, distribute, and modify your content in any media format.
B. Responsibility
You are solely responsible for your User-Generated Content. You agree not to submit content that:
- Is false, misleading, or deceptive.
- Infringes on any intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of any third party.
- Is obscene, defamatory, harassing, or otherwise unlawful.
- Contains harmful software or violates the security of the Site.
We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms.
6. Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services not owned or controlled by Rise of Startups. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any third-party websites. Your use of third-party websites is subject to their own terms and privacy policies.
7. Disclaimers
A. No Warranty
The Site and all Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. We make no representations that the Site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or secure.
B. No Guarantee of Results
The information provided on the Site is for general informational purposes only. We do not guarantee any specific results from the use of the Site or its Content. Your use of the Site is at your own risk.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Rise of Startups and its affiliates, directors, employees, agents, and service providers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the Site, including loss of data, loss of profits, or other intangible losses.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Rise of Startups and its affiliates, directors, employees, agents, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or related to:
- Your use of the Site.
- Your breach of these Terms.
- Your violation of any applicable law or regulation.
- Your infringement of any third-party rights.
10. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Site is subject to our Privacy Policy, which governs how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Please review it carefully before using the Site.
11. Changes to the Site
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice or liability. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict your access to parts of the Site without notice.
12. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site without notice or liability for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action arising out of or related to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in India.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices posted on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and Rise of Startups concerning your use of the Site.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Email: contact@riseofstartups.com