TERMS OF SERVICE

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

Welcome to Venture Studios Hub ("we," "us," "our," or the "Website"), operated at https://www.venturestudioshub.com/. These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("you," "your," or "User") and Venture Studios Hub governing your access to and use of the Website, including all content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Website.

BY ACCESSING OR USING THE WEBSITE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND OUR PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT ACCESS OR USE THE WEBSITE.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. ELIGIBILITY

2.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Website. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

2.2 Authority

If you are using the Website on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms, and your agreement to these Terms will be treated as the agreement of the organization.

2.3 Prohibited Jurisdictions

The Website is not intended for use in any jurisdiction where its use would be contrary to local law or regulation. Users are responsible for compliance with all local laws.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE

Venture Studios Hub is a directory platform that:

• Provides information about venture studios worldwide
• Facilitates connections between entrepreneurs and venture studios
• Offers search and discovery tools for finding startup builders
• Publishes educational content about venture studios and startup building

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Website at any time, with or without notice, and without liability to you.

4. USER ACCOUNTS

4.1 Account Creation

Certain features may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

4.2 Account Security

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account information.

4.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, for any reason including:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Extended period of inactivity
• Request by law enforcement or government agencies
• Unexpected technical issues or security concerns

5. USER CONDUCT AND PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

5.1 Acceptable Use

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

Prohibited Content:

• Post, transmit, or share content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable
• Post content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other intellectual property rights
• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Post unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, spam, or any other form of solicitation
• Post content containing malware, viruses, or any malicious code

Prohibited Actions:

• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers or networks connected to the Website
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, other accounts, computer systems, or networks
• Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Website without our express written permission
• Attempt to decipher, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer any of the software comprising the Website
• Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from the Website
• Use the Website for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
• Remove, circumvent, disable, damage, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Website
• Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website
• Use the Website to transmit or make available any content that you do not have a right to make available

5.2 Enforcement

We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to:

• Monitor, review, or edit user content
• Remove or refuse to post any content that violates these Terms
• Take appropriate legal action against anyone who violates these Terms
• Cooperate with law enforcement authorities or court orders requesting disclosure of user information

5.3 Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any violation of these Terms, please report it to us immediately using the contact information in Section 18.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

6.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, audio, design, selection, and arrangement) are owned by Venture Studios Hub, 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.

These Terms grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

You must not:

• Modify copies of any materials from the Website
• Use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences, or graphics separately from accompanying text
• Delete or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices
• Reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any material from the Website, except as permitted in these Terms

6.2 Trademarks

"Venture Studios Hub" and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Venture Studios Hub or its affiliates. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission. Other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans appearing on the Website are the trademarks of their respective owners.

6.3 DMCA Copyright Policy

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on the Website infringes your copyright, please notify us in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

DMCA Notice Requirements:

Your notice must include:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• Identification of the infringing material and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate it
• Your contact information (address, telephone number, email address)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized
• A statement that the information in the notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Send DMCA notices to: contact@venturestudioshub.com

6.4 Counter-Notice

If you believe your content was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notice containing:

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Identification of the removed or disabled content and its former location
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification
• Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
• A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in [Your District] and that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA notice

7. USER-GENERATED CONTENT

7.1 Content Submission

The Website may allow you to submit venture studio information, reviews, comments, or other content ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you:

• Retain ownership of your User Content
• Grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform your User Content in connection with the Website and our business
• Represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to your User Content and have the right to grant the license above
• Represent and warrant that your User Content does not violate these Terms, any applicable law, or any third-party rights

7.2 Content Standards

All User Content must comply with Section 5.1 and must:

• Be accurate and not misleading
• Not contain confidential or proprietary information
• Not violate any third-party rights
• Not contain any malicious code

7.3 Content Monitoring and Removal

We have the right, but not the obligation, to:

• Monitor, review, edit, or remove any User Content
• Refuse to post or remove User Content that violates these Terms
• Take action against users who violate these Terms

We are not responsible for User Content and do not endorse any opinion contained in User Content.

7.4 No Obligation to Monitor

We have no obligation to monitor User Content or investigate any reported violations. However, we reserve the right to do so at our sole discretion.

8. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND RESOURCES

8.1 External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources, including venture studio websites. These links are provided for convenience only.

We:

• Do not endorse or control third-party websites
• Are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites
• Do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of third-party content
• Are not liable for any harm or damages related to your use of third-party websites

8.2 Your Responsibility

You access third-party websites at your own risk and should review their terms and privacy policies.

9. VENTURE STUDIO LISTINGS

9.1 Listing Information

Information about venture studios on the Website is provided for informational purposes only. We:

• Do not verify the accuracy of all venture studio information
• Do not endorse or recommend any particular venture studio
• Are not responsible for the actions, omissions, or conduct of any venture studio
• Do not guarantee the quality, success, or outcomes of any venture studio relationship

9.2 Listing Submissions

Venture studios may submit information for listing. By submitting:

• You represent that all information is accurate and current
• You agree to update information promptly as it changes
• You grant us the right to display and distribute the information
• You understand we may edit or refuse to publish submissions
• You agree to comply with our submission guidelines

9.3 Listing Removal

We reserve the right to remove any venture studio listing at any time, for any reason, including:

• Inaccurate or outdated information
• Violation of these Terms
• Complaints or legal issues
• Business decisions

10. DISCLAIMERS OF WARRANTIES

10.1 "AS IS" Basis

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Implied warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Title
• Accuracy
• Quiet enjoyment

10.2 Specific Disclaimers

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

• The Website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from using the Website will be accurate or reliable
• The quality of any products, services, information, or other material obtained through the Website will meet your expectations
• Any errors in the Website will be corrected

10.3 Use at Your Own Risk

YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. ANY CONTENT DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE IS ACCESSED AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK, AND YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA.

10.4 No Professional Advice

THE WEBSITE DOES NOT PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ADVICE (INCLUDING LEGAL, FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT, OR BUSINESS ADVICE). YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONALS BEFORE MAKING ANY DECISIONS.

10.5 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties. In such jurisdictions, some of the above exclusions may not apply to you.

11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

11.1 Exclusion of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL VENTURE STUDIOS HUB, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Any loss of profits, revenue, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Damages resulting from:
  • Your use or inability to use the Website
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website
  • Any content obtained from the Website
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

Whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage.

11.2 Cap on Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE WEBSITE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF:

• $100 (ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS), or
• The amount you paid us, if any, in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to liability

11.3 Basis of the Bargain

The limitations in this Section 11 are fundamental elements of the agreement between you and us. The Website would not be provided to you without these limitations.

11.4 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

12. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Venture Studios Hub, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of the Website
• Your User Content
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
• Any other party's access and use of the Website with your credentials

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

13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

13.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us and attempt to resolve the dispute informally by sending a written notice describing the dispute and your desired resolution to: contact@venturestudioshub.com

We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you via email. If the dispute is not resolved within 60 days of receipt of the notice, either party may initiate formal proceedings.

13.2 Binding Arbitration

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT.

Except where prohibited by law, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules, or by a similar arbitration body if AAA is not available.

Key Terms:

• The arbitration will be conducted in [Your County/State]
• The arbitration will be conducted in English
• The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding
• Each party will bear its own costs and attorneys' fees, unless the arbitrator awards costs and fees to the prevailing party
• The arbitrator may award declaratory or injunctive relief only in favor of the individual party seeking relief and only to the extent necessary to provide relief warranted by that party's individual claim

13.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND VENTURE STUDIOS HUB 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 we agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims and may not preside over any form of representative or class proceeding.

13.4 Exceptions to Arbitration

Either party may bring a lawsuit solely for injunctive relief to stop unauthorized use or abuse of the Website or intellectual property infringement without first engaging in arbitration.

13.5 Opt-Out Right

You have the right to opt out of binding arbitration within 30 days of first accepting these Terms by sending written notice to: contact@venturestudioshub.com. Your notice must include your name, address, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of arbitration. If you opt out, all other terms continue to apply.

13.6 Severability

If any part of this arbitration provision is found to be illegal or unenforceable, the remainder will remain in effect (except that if a finding of partial illegality or unenforceability would allow class or representative arbitration, this entire arbitration provision will be unenforceable).

14. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms and your use of the Website are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your State], United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14.2 Jurisdiction and Venue

Subject to Section 13 (Dispute Resolution), you agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the Website shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in [Your County, State]. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts and waive any objection to venue.

14.3 International Users

If you access the Website from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

15. TERMINATION

15.1 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:

• Breach of these Terms
• Request by law enforcement
• Extended period of inactivity
• Discontinuation of the Website
• Unexpected technical or security issues

15.2 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features if available.

15.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Website will immediately cease
• We may delete your account and content
• Sections that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including but not limited to: Intellectual Property Rights, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Dispute Resolution, and Governing Law

15.4 No Refunds

If applicable, no refunds will be provided for any fees paid prior to termination, except as required by law.

16. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and us concerning the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

16.2 Waiver and Severability

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver. If any provision is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

16.3 Assignment

We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without your consent. You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights granted hereunder without our prior written consent.

16.4 Force Majeure

We will not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, riot, natural disasters, or government actions.

16.5 No Agency Relationship

No joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and us as a result of these Terms or your use of the Website.

16.6 Notice

We may provide notices to you via email, regular mail, or postings on the Website. Notices to us should be sent to the address in Section 18.

16.7 Export Controls

You agree to comply with all applicable export and re-export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations maintained by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

16.8 U.S. Government Rights

If you are a U.S. government entity, the Website is a "Commercial Item" as defined in 48 C.F.R. §2.101 and is licensed in accordance with these Terms.

16.9 Language

These Terms are written in English. Any translated versions are provided for convenience only. In the event of conflicts between the English version and any translation, the English version shall control.

16.10 Headings

The headings in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.

16.11 Survival

All provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

17. UPDATES TO TERMS

17.1 Modification Rights

We reserve the right to revise and update these Terms at any time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when posted and apply to all access to and use of the Website thereafter.

17.2 Notice of Changes

Material changes will be communicated through:

• Email notification to registered users
• Prominent notice on the Website
• Updated "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms

17.3 Acceptance of Changes

Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. You should check this page periodically to ensure you are aware of any changes.

17.4 Objection to Changes

If you object to any changes to these Terms, your sole recourse is to stop using the Website and, if applicable, cancel your account.

18. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, concerns, or disputes regarding these Terms, please contact us:

For legal notices, please send correspondence to: contact@venturestudioshub.com

For DMCA notices, please send to: contact@venturestudioshub.com