Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions govern the use of this Service and the agreement between you and start.me B.V. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:

Application means the software program provided by the Company, named Start.me
Account means a unique account created for you to access our Service
Company (referred to as "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our") refers to start.me B.V., Waalsdorperweg 16, 2597 JB, Den Haag, Netherlands
Content refers to text, images, or other information that can be posted, uploaded, or made available by you
Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, cellphone, or tablet
Service refers to the Application or the Website or both
Subscription refers to services or access offered on a subscription basis by the Company
Website refers to Start.me, accessible from https://start.me
You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company or legal entity on whose behalf such individual is accessing the Service

Acknowledgment

These Terms set out the rights and obligations of all users regarding the use of the Service. Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. By accessing or using the Service you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Service. You represent that you are over the age of 18. Your access is also conditioned on your acceptance of our Privacy Policy.

Subscriptions

Subscription Period

The Service or some parts are available only with a paid Subscription. You will be billed in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annually), depending on your Subscription plan. At the end of each period, your Subscription will automatically renew under the same conditions unless you cancel it or the Company cancels it.

Subscription Cancellations

You may cancel your Subscription renewal through your Account settings or by contacting us. You will not receive a refund for fees already paid for your current period and will retain access until the end of your current Subscription period.

Billing

You shall provide accurate and complete billing information including full name, address, and valid payment method. Should automatic billing fail, the Company will issue an invoice indicating you must proceed manually within a certain deadline.

Fee Changes

The Company may modify Subscription fees at any time. Any fee change will become effective at the end of your current Subscription period. Your continued use after the fee change comes into effect constitutes your agreement to pay the modified fee.

Refunds

Except when required by law, paid Subscription fees are non-refundable. Certain refund requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis at the sole discretion of the Company.

Free Trial

The Company may offer a Subscription with a Free Trial for a limited period. You may be required to enter billing information to sign up. If you do enter billing information, you will not be charged until the Free Trial expires. On the last day of the Free Trial, unless you cancelled, you will be automatically charged.

User Accounts

When you create an account, you must provide accurate, complete, and current information. You are responsible for safeguarding your password and for all activities under your account. You agree not to disclose your password to any third party. You must notify us immediately of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account. You may not use a username that is offensive, violates rights of others, or is otherwise objectionable.

Content

Your Right to Post Content

Our Service allows you to post Content. You are responsible for the Content you post, including its legality, reliability, and appropriateness. By posting Content, you grant us the right to use, modify, display, reproduce, and distribute such Content on and through the Service. You retain your rights to any Content you submit and are responsible for protecting those rights.

Content Restrictions

You may not transmit any Content that is: unlawful or promotes unlawful activity; defamatory, discriminatory, or mean-spirited; spam or unauthorized advertising; containing viruses, malware, or harmful code; infringing on proprietary rights; impersonating any person or entity; violating privacy of third parties; or containing false information.

Content Backups

Although regular backups are performed, the Company does not guarantee there will be no loss or corruption of data. You agree to maintain a complete and accurate copy of any Content in a location independent of the Service.

Copyright Policy

Intellectual Property Infringement

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes infringement through the Service, submit your notice to our copyright agent via email at dmca@start.me with a detailed description of the alleged infringement.

DMCA Notice Procedure

You may submit a DMCA notification providing: an electronic or physical signature of the authorized person; a description of the copyrighted work; the URL where the infringing material is located; your contact information; a statement of good faith belief; and a statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate.

Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding Content provided by you or other users), features and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of the Company and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks may not be used without the prior written consent of the Company.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services not owned or controlled by the Company. The Company has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We strongly advise you to read the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your Account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. If you wish to terminate your Account, you may simply discontinue using the Service.

Limitation of Liability

The entire liability of the Company under any provision of these Terms shall be limited to the amount actually paid by you through the Service or 100 USD if you haven't purchased anything. The Company shall not be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including damages for loss of profits, loss of data, business interruption, or personal injury, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

"AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" Disclaimer

The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranty of any kind. The Company disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. The Company provides no warranty that the Service will meet your requirements, be uninterrupted, or error-free.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands, without regard to conflict of law provisions. If you have any concern or dispute about the Service, you agree to first try to resolve it informally by contacting the Company.

For European Union (EU) Users

If you are a European Union consumer, you will benefit from any mandatory provisions of the law of the country in which you are resident.

Severability and Waiver

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish its objectives to the greatest extent possible, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to new terms taking effect. By continuing to access or use our Service after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, you can contact us by email at: terms@start.me