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Terms of Service
Last updated: January 2025
Welcome to Founders Align. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our platform, including our website, applications, and services. Please read these terms carefully before using our services. By using Founders Align, you are agreeing to these terms on behalf of yourself and any organization you represent.
01
Acceptance of Terms
- By accessing or using Founders Align, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
- If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our platform.
- We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time with notice to users.
- Continued use after modifications constitutes acceptance of updated terms.
02
Description of Services
- Founders Align provides tools for co-founder relationship assessment and improvement.
- Our platform includes questionnaires, analytics, equity calculators, and professional matching services.
- We connect founders with vetted professionals including mediators, coaches, and legal experts.
- Services are provided "as is" and are intended for informational purposes.
03
User Accounts
- You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account.
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account.
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.
- You must be at least 18 years old to create an account.
04
Acceptable Use
- You agree to use our platform only for lawful purposes.
- You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other user accounts.
- You will not use our services to harass, abuse, or harm others.
- You will not upload malicious code or attempt to disrupt our services.
- You will not use automated tools to scrape or collect data from our platform.
05
Intellectual Property
- All content, features, and functionality on Founders Align are owned by us or our licensors.
- Our trademarks, logos, and brand elements may not be used without prior written consent.
- You retain ownership of data you input, but grant us a license to use it for service provision.
- Assessment results and analytics generated are owned by Founders Align.
- Resource documents from third parties are subject to their respective licenses.
06
Professional Services Disclaimer
- Professionals on our platform are independent contractors, not employees of Founders Align.
- We vet professionals but cannot guarantee the quality or outcomes of their services.
- Any agreements with professionals are between you and the professional directly.
- We are not responsible for advice given by professionals accessed through our platform.
- Our assessments are not substitutes for professional legal, financial, or psychological advice.
07
Payment & Subscriptions
- Certain features require paid subscriptions or one-time payments.
- All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated or required by law.
- Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled before the renewal date.
- We may change pricing with 30 days notice to existing subscribers.
- You authorize us to charge your provided payment method for recurring fees.
08
Limitation of Liability
- Founders Align is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.
- We do not guarantee that our services will be uninterrupted or error-free.
- We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
- Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid us in the past 12 months.
- Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations, so they may not apply to you.
09
Indemnification
- You agree to indemnify and hold Founders Align harmless from any claims arising from your use.
- This includes claims related to your violation of these terms or infringement of third-party rights.
- We may assume exclusive defense of any claim and you agree to cooperate.
10
Dispute Resolution
- Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in San Francisco, CA.
- You waive your right to participate in class action lawsuits against us.
- These terms are governed by the laws of California, USA.
- Any claims must be brought within one year of the cause of action.
11
Termination
- You may terminate your account at any time through account settings.
- We may terminate or suspend your account for violations of these terms.
- Upon termination, your right to use our services ceases immediately.
- Data retention after termination is governed by our Privacy Policy.
Questions?
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: