Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2026

Welcome to StartupBrief

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of StartupBrief’s newsletter, website, and services (“Service”). By subscribing to our newsletter or accessing our website, you agree to these Terms.

In short: We provide startup news, you get informed, everyone plays by these simple rules.

 

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using StartupBrief, you:

  • Confirm you’re at least 18 years old

  • Agree to be bound by these Terms

  • Acknowledge our Privacy Policy

  • Accept our right to modify these Terms

If you disagree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

What We Provide:

StartupBrief delivers a daily newsletter containing:

  • Curated startup funding news

  • Market trends and analysis

  • Founder insights and tips

  • Industry intelligence summaries

What We Don’t Provide:

  • Financial or investment advice

  • Legal or regulatory guidance

  • Personalized business consulting

  • Guarantees of accuracy or completeness

Our Service is for informational purposes only.

3. User Accounts and Subscriptions

Subscription:

  • Free newsletter subscription

  • No account registration required (email only)

  • One-click unsubscribe option

  • Managed through Beehiiv platform

Your Responsibilities:

  • Provide accurate email address

  • Maintain email accessibility

  • Not share your subscription link improperly

  • Not attempt to circumvent access controls

4. Content and Intellectual Property

Our Content:

  • Summaries and analysis created by StartupBrief

  • Curation and editorial judgment

  • Newsletter format and design

  • Branding and trademarks

You may:

  • Read and share newsletter content personally

  • Forward to colleagues and friends

  • Use insights for your business decisions

You may not:

  • Republish our content commercially

  • Scrape or automate content collection

  • Claim our work as your own

  • Use our brand without permission

Third-Party Content:

We summarize and link to third-party sources. We:

  • Provide attribution to original sources

  • Link directly to source material

  • Do not claim ownership of source content

  • Respect fair use and copyright laws

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for illegal purposes

  • Attempt to hack or disrupt our systems

  • Send spam or malicious content

  • Impersonate StartupBrief or others

  • Collect user data without consent

  • Automate subscription processes

We reserve the right to:

  • Terminate abusive subscriptions

  • Block access to violators

  • Report illegal activity to authorities

  • Take legal action for violations

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, including:

  • Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee all information is error-free

  • Timeliness: News develops rapidly; some information may become outdated

  • Completeness: We curate highlights, not comprehensive coverage

  • Availability: Service may be interrupted for maintenance or technical issues

  • Third-party links: We don’t control external content

You use StartupBrief at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, StartupBrief shall not be liable for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities

  • Decisions made based on our content

  • Third-party content accuracy or legality

  • Service interruptions or technical issues

  • Email delivery failures

Our maximum liability:

If we’re found liable for anything related to the Service, our liability is limited to the amount you paid us (which is $0 for free subscriptions).

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless StartupBrief and its team from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your violation of these Terms

  • Your use of the Service

  • Your infringement of third-party rights

  • Your illegal or harmful activities

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend:

  • Your subscription for violation of Terms

  • Service access for any reason

  • The entire Service with 30 days notice

You may terminate:

  • Your subscription at any time

  • By clicking “unsubscribe” in any email

  • By requesting removal via email

Upon termination: You stop receiving newsletters. We may retain anonymized data.

10. Modifications to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time by:

  • Posting updated Terms on our website

  • Sending email notification to subscribers

  • Updating the “Last Updated” date

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law:

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution:

  • Informal negotiation first (email us)

  • Mediation if negotiation fails

  • Arbitration as final resolution

  • Small claims court for eligible claims

Class Action Waiver:

You waive any right to participate in class actions against StartupBrief.

12. International Users

The Service is operated from the United States. If you access from outside the U.S., you’re responsible for compliance with local laws. We make no representation that the Service is appropriate or available outside the U.S.

13. Third-Party Services

  • Beehiiv: Newsletter platform

  • Google Analytics: Usage analytics

  • Social Media Platforms: Distribution

  • Payment Processors: Future premium features

These services have their own Terms and Privacy Policies.

14. Miscellaneous

Severability:

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

No Waiver:

Failure to enforce any provision doesn’t waive our right to enforce it later.

Assignment:

We may transfer our rights under these Terms. You may not transfer yours without our consent.

Entire Agreement:

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and StartupBrief regarding the Service.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms:

Email: legal@startupbrief.co
Address: [Your Address or Registered Agent]
Response Time: Within 30 business days

For general inquiries: hello@startupbrief.co

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