3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account and provide accurate, complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

3.2 Account Security

You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

4.1 Automated Access Restrictions

You expressly agree that you will NOT:

• Use any automated means, including but not limited to robots, crawlers, scrapers, spiders, or other automated tools to access, extract, or harvest data from the Service.
• Attempt to bypass any measures we may use to prevent or restrict access to the Service.
• Use any automated system to create multiple accounts or access logged-in areas.
• Extract, copy, or redistribute our proprietary data, investor information, or funding data for commercial purposes.
• Use any device, software, or routine that interferes with the proper functioning of the Service.

4.2 Data Protection

The investor data, funding information, and market intelligence provided through the Service are proprietary and confidential. You may not:

• Redistribute, republish, or resell any data obtained from the Service.
• Create derivative databases using our data.
• Use our data to compete with our Service or create similar services.
• Share login credentials to provide unauthorized access to third parties.

4.3 Rate Limiting and Access Controls

We reserve the right to implement rate limiting, access controls, and other technical measures to prevent unauthorized automated access. Attempting to circumvent these measures is prohibited.

5.1 Our Content

All content, data, features, and functionality of the Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, and software, are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for your personal or internal business purposes, subject to these Terms.

6.1 Your Responsibilities

You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Service. However, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, and display such content as necessary to provide the Service.

6.2 Compliance

You represent that your use of the Service complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including data protection and privacy laws.

8.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by following the account closure process in your settings.

8.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for violations of these Terms, including but not limited to:

• Unauthorized scraping or automated access.
• Data misuse or redistribution.
• Violation of intellectual property rights.
• Fraudulent or illegal activity.

9.1 Service Availability

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free operation.

9.2 Data Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate information, we make no warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of investment data and market intelligence.

9.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

10.1 Monitoring

We reserve the right to monitor usage patterns and investigate suspected violations of these Terms, including unauthorized automated access.

10.2 Legal Action

Violations of the anti-scraping provisions or unauthorized data use may result in immediate account termination and legal action, including seeking injunctive relief and monetary damages.

10.3 Cooperation with Law Enforcement

We may cooperate with law enforcement agencies in investigating violations of these Terms or applicable laws.

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the State of New York.