Terms of Service

1. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms:

• “Account” means a unique account created for you to access our Service or parts of our Service.
• “Content” means any information, data, text, graphics, images, or other materials uploaded, downloaded, or appearing on the Service.
• “Data” means the startup, company, investor, funding, and related business information made available through the Service.
• “Subscription” means a recurring payment plan that grants you access to premium features and Data within the Service.
• “User Content” means any Content that you submit, post, or transmit through the Service.

2. Eligibility

By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years of age or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction;
• You have the legal capacity and authority to enter into a binding agreement;
• You are not prohibited from using the Service under any applicable laws;
• If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms;
• All information you provide to us is accurate, current, and complete;
• You will maintain the accuracy of such information and promptly update it as necessary.

We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, or cancel subscriptions at our sole discretion if we believe you do not meet these eligibility requirements.

3. Account Registration and Security

To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to create an Account. When you create an Account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process;
• Maintain and promptly update your Account information to keep it accurate, current, and complete;
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials;
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your Account;
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your Account or any other breach of security;
• Not share your Account credentials with any third party or allow others to access your Account.

You are solely responsible for safeguarding your password and for any activities or actions under your Account. We will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this section. We reserve the right to disable any Account at any time if, in our sole discretion, we believe you have violated these Terms.

4. Description of Service

VCbacked provides a data platform that aggregates and presents information about venture-backed startups, companies, investors, funding rounds, and related business intelligence. The Service includes:

• Access to our database of startup and company information;
• Investor profiles and investment history;
• Funding round data and analysis;
• Search and filtering capabilities;
• Data export functionality (for applicable subscription tiers);
• Contact information for founders and executives (for applicable subscription tiers);
• Any other features or tools we may offer from time to time.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, including the availability of any feature, database, or Content, without prior notice or liability.

5. Subscriptions, Payments, and Billing

5.1 Subscription Plans: VCbacked offers various subscription plans that provide access to different features and levels of Data. The specific features, limitations, and pricing of each plan are described on our pricing page and may be updated from time to time.

5.2 Payment Terms: By subscribing to a paid plan, you agree to pay all fees associated with your selected subscription. All fees are quoted and charged in U.S. dollars unless otherwise specified. You authorize us to charge your designated payment method for all fees incurred.

5.3 Recurring Billing: Subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or annually, depending on your selected plan). By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method automatically at the beginning of each billing cycle until you cancel your subscription.

5.4 Price Changes: We reserve the right to modify our pricing at any time. Any price changes will be communicated to you in advance and will take effect at the start of your next billing cycle. Your continued use of the Service after a price change constitutes your acceptance of the new pricing.

5.5 Taxes: All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes, levies, or duties imposed by taxing authorities. You are responsible for paying all such taxes, levies, or duties, excluding only taxes based on our net income.

6. Refund Policy and Chargebacks

6.1 Non-Refundable Subscriptions: ALL SUBSCRIPTION FEES PAID TO VCBACKED ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE. By subscribing to our Service, you expressly acknowledge, understand, and agree that:

• You are purchasing immediate access to digital data, content, and services that are delivered electronically upon subscription activation;
• The nature of our Service involves providing access to proprietary database information that, once accessed, cannot be “returned” in any meaningful sense;
• Once your subscription is activated and you gain access to our database, Data exports, contact information, or any proprietary information, you have received and benefited from the Service;
• You expressly waive any right to a refund, chargeback, or payment dispute once you have accessed any part of the Service;
• Subscription fees are charged in advance on a recurring basis and are non-refundable regardless of actual usage during any billing period;
• No refunds will be issued for partial months, downgraded subscriptions, or unused features;
• You have had the opportunity to review our Service offerings and pricing before making your purchase decision.

6.2 Chargebacks and Payment Disputes: Filing a chargeback, payment dispute, or requesting a payment reversal with your bank, credit card company, or payment provider after accessing the Service constitutes a material breach of these Terms. By subscribing, you explicitly agree that:

• You will not file a chargeback, dispute, or request a reversal of any payment after accessing the Service;
• VCbacked will actively dispute any chargeback filed and will provide comprehensive evidence including but not limited to: your acceptance of these Terms, account creation records, login timestamps, data access logs, export records, and usage analytics;
• Filing a chargeback after receiving access to the Service constitutes fraud and theft of services;
• Fraudulent chargebacks may result in: (a) immediate and permanent termination of your Account; (b) collection efforts for all amounts owed plus associated fees; (c) reporting to credit bureaus and fraud prevention databases; (d) legal action to recover damages;
• You acknowledge that at the time of purchase, you were clearly presented with and explicitly agreed to this refund policy before completing your subscription;
• You understand that this no-refund policy is a material term of this Agreement and that VCbacked would not offer its current pricing without this protection.

6.3 Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting our support team. Upon cancellation:

• Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period;
• No partial refunds or prorated credits will be issued for unused portions of a subscription period;
• You will retain access to paid features until the end of your current billing period;
• Your Account will revert to free-tier access (if available) or be deactivated after your subscription ends;
• We are not obligated to retain any of your data or User Content after your subscription ends.

6.4 Failed Payments: If a payment fails, we may suspend or terminate your access to paid features. We will attempt to notify you of the failed payment and provide an opportunity to update your payment information. If payment is not received within a reasonable period, your subscription may be canceled.

7. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation;
• Use the Service for any unauthorized commercial purpose, including reselling, redistributing, or sublicensing access to the Data;
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated means to access the Service or extract Data beyond what is permitted by your subscription;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Service;
• Use the Data to send unsolicited bulk communications (spam), harass individuals, or engage in any form of illegal marketing;
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service or the data contained therein;
• Attempt to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Service or any related system or network;
• Use the Service to compile data for use by a competing service or to create a derivative database;
• Share your Account credentials or allow multiple users to access the Service through a single Account (unless authorized by your subscription plan);
• Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices, labels, or marks on the Service or Data;
• Use the Service to stalk, harass, or harm another individual;
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate VCbacked, a VCbacked employee, another user, or any other person or entity;
• Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Service.

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates this provision, including without limitation, removing offending content, suspending or terminating the account of such violators, and reporting them to law enforcement authorities.

8. Data Usage and Restrictions

8.1 License Grant: Subject to your compliance with these Terms and payment of applicable fees, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Data made available through the Service solely for your internal business purposes.

8.2 Restrictions: You expressly agree that you will NOT:

• Copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, display, or create derivative works from the Data except as expressly permitted;
• Sell, resell, license, sublicense, or otherwise commercialize the Data or any portion thereof;
• Use the Data to create a competing product or service;
• Store or cache the Data in a manner that exceeds reasonable use or attempts to circumvent usage limitations;
• Share exported Data with third parties unless authorized by your subscription plan;
• Use the Data in any manner that could be considered defamatory, libelous, or invasive of privacy;
• Use automated systems to systematically download or scrape Data beyond your subscription's export limits.

8.3 Data Accuracy: While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any Data. The Data is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for making business decisions.

9. Intellectual Property Rights

9.1 Our Intellectual Property: The Service, including its entire contents, features, functionality, and all intellectual property rights therein (including but not limited to all information, software, code, text, displays, graphics, photographs, video, audio, design, presentation, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by VCbacked, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

9.2 Trademarks: The VCbacked name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of VCbacked or its affiliates. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.

9.3 Feedback: If you provide us with any feedback, suggestions, or ideas regarding the Service (“Feedback”), you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate such Feedback into the Service without any obligation to you.

10. Disclaimers

10.1 “As Is” Basis: THE SERVICE AND ALL DATA, CONTENT, AND MATERIALS PROVIDED THROUGH THE SERVICE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

10.2 Disclaimer of Warranties: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, VCBACKED DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT;
• WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS;
• WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, COMPLETENESS, OR TIMELINESS OF ANY DATA OR CONTENT;
• WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS.

10.3 No Professional Advice: The Data and Content provided through the Service are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal, financial, investment, or professional advice. You should consult appropriate professionals before making any business decisions based on information obtained from the Service.

11. Limitation of Liability

11.1 Limitation: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL VCBACKED, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR:

• ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES;
• ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES;
• ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE;
• ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA;
• ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE;
• ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE SERVICE.

11.2 Cap on Liability: IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNTS PAID BY YOU TO VCBACKED IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM; OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100).

11.3 Basis of the Bargain: THE LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION ARE FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF THE BASIS OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN VCBACKED AND YOU. THE SERVICE WOULD NOT BE PROVIDED WITHOUT SUCH LIMITATIONS.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless VCbacked, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, partners, contractors, licensors, and suppliers from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your access to or use of the Service;
• Your violation of these Terms;
• Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any intellectual property, privacy, or proprietary right;
• Any claim that your use of the Data caused damage to a third party;
• Any User Content you submit, post, or transmit through the Service;
• Your violation of any applicable law, rule, or regulation.

This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the Service.

13. Termination

13.1 Termination by You: You may terminate your Account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in your account settings. Termination of your Account does not entitle you to any refund of subscription fees.

13.2 Termination by Us: We may suspend or terminate your Account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Breach of these Terms;
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity;
• Non-payment of subscription fees;
• Filing a chargeback or payment dispute;
• Upon request by law enforcement or government agencies;
• Discontinuation or material modification of the Service;
• Extended periods of inactivity;
• Any other reason at our sole discretion.

13.3 Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

14. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

14.1 Informal Resolution: Before filing any claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at [email protected]. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you via email. If a dispute is not resolved within 30 days of submission, you or VCbacked may bring a formal proceeding.

14.2 Arbitration Agreement: YOU AND VCBACKED AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE, CLAIM, OR CONTROVERSY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL BE RESOLVED BY BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION, RATHER THAN IN COURT, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify.

14.3 Class Action Waiver: YOU AND VCBACKED AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. Unless both you and VCbacked agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims.

14.4 Arbitration Rules: The arbitration will be conducted by JAMS under its Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures. The arbitration shall be held in New York, New York, or at another mutually agreed location. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.

15. Governing Law

These Terms and your use of the Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. To the extent that arbitration is not applicable, you agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Delaware for any actions not subject to arbitration.

16. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by VCbacked. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that VCbacked shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

17. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If we make material changes to these Terms, we will provide notice by posting the updated Terms on the Service and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service and cancel your subscription.

18. General Provisions

18.1 Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other agreements expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and VCbacked concerning the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

18.2 Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect, and the invalid provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

18.3 Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by VCbacked.

18.4 Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

18.5 Notices: We may provide notices to you via email, posting on the Service, or other reasonable means. You may provide notices to us by email at [email protected].

18.6 Force Majeure: VCbacked shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Website: vcbacked.co

By using VCbacked, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.