Terms of Service

Simple terms for our free funding intelligence platform

Last updated: July 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Free Startup Funding Database ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services (the "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Our Service is provided free of charge to help entrepreneurs discover funding opportunities.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

3. Use of Service

Our Service provides access to funding opportunity data, investor information, and related resources. You agree to use the Service:

  • For lawful purposes only
  • In accordance with these Terms and applicable laws
  • Without attempting to harm, disable, or impair the Service
  • Without attempting to gain unauthorized access to any systems or data
  • Without using automated systems to scrape or download content excessively

4. Free Service

Our Service is provided free of charge. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without notice. We may introduce premium features in the future, but basic access will remain free.

5. Data and Information

The information provided through our Service:

  • Is aggregated from publicly available sources
  • Is provided "as is" without warranties of accuracy or completeness
  • Should be verified independently before making investment decisions
  • May become outdated or inaccurate over time
  • Is not financial, legal, or investment advice

6. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Free Startup Funding Database and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our explicit permission.

7. Disclaimers

No Investment Advice: Our Service provides information only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with qualified professionals before making investment decisions.

We make no warranties about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided. The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind.

8. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Free Startup Funding Database be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Service. This limitation applies to any claim arising from the accuracy, completeness, or currency of information made available through the Service, including, without limitation, any information about individuals or entities derived from public records or other publicly available sources.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Free Startup Funding Database and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your reliance on any information shown through the Service, including any third-party data about individuals or entities derived from public records.

10. Third-Party Data & Removal Requests

Our Service includes information about investors, fund managers, and other entities aggregated from publicly available sources such as SEC Form D filings. If you are an individual referenced on our platform, or a representative acting on their behalf, you may request removal of that information by emailing privacy@freestartupfunding.com or visiting our Data Removal page.

We honor verified removal requests within 30 days by removing the information from our platform and suppressing it against future rebuilds. Removing data from our Service does not remove it from the underlying public records (for example, the original SEC filing), which we do not control.

11. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or illegal activity
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or user accounts
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Spam, harass, or abuse other users or our team
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

12. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. You may discontinue use of the Service at any time.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the courts of competent jurisdiction.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: