Terms and Conditions

Welcome to The Tech Founders. By accessing or using our website at thetechfounders.co.uk ("the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Platform.

1. About Us

The Tech Founders is a media, education, and community platform for Indian-origin tech founders, professionals, investors, and students in the United Kingdom. We publish editorial content, host events, and provide community features to support the UK tech ecosystem.

2. Eligibility

• You must be at least 16 years old to use the Platform.
• By creating an account, you confirm that the information you provide is accurate and complete.
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.

3. User Accounts

• You may register using LinkedIn authentication or email/password.
• You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms, including accounts used for spam, harassment, or fraudulent activity.
• You may delete your account at any time from your dashboard settings. Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.

4. Our Content

Editorial content

The Tech Founders publishes original articles, guides, news, interviews, and other editorial content. All original content is owned by The Tech Founders and protected by copyright law. You may share links to our content but may not reproduce, distribute, or republish it without our written permission.

Third-party references and sources

Our content may include references to, summaries of, or commentary on third-party sources including news articles, research reports, industry publications, and publicly available information. Where we reference external content, we attribute the original source. Such references are provided for informational and educational purposes under fair dealing principles.

The inclusion of third-party content does not imply endorsement by the original source, nor does it imply any affiliation with the original publisher.

Accuracy and disclaimer

While we strive for accuracy, our content is provided for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional advice (legal, financial, tax, or otherwise). You should seek independent professional advice before making any decisions based on our content.

5. User-Generated Content

• You retain ownership of content you post on the Platform (posts, comments, profile information).
• By posting content, you grant The Tech Founders a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to display, distribute, and promote your content in connection with the Platform.
• You must not post content that is defamatory, obscene, illegal, infringes intellectual property rights, or violates any person's rights.
• We reserve the right to remove content that violates these terms without prior notice.

6. Affiliate Links and Referrals

Some content on the Platform may contain affiliate or referral links to third-party products, services, or platforms. If you click on these links and make a purchase or complete a sign-up, we may earn a commission or referral fee at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content, opinions, or recommendations. We only recommend products and services that we believe are genuinely useful to our community. Where content contains affiliate links, this will be disclosed.

7. Events

• The Tech Founders organises online and in-person events for the community.
• Event registration is subject to availability. We reserve the right to limit attendance.
• We may cancel or reschedule events at our discretion. Registered attendees will be notified via email.
• By registering for an event, you consent to receiving event-related communications (confirmations, reminders, going-live notifications).
• Events may be recorded. By attending, you acknowledge that your image or voice may appear in recordings shared by The Tech Founders.

8. Intellectual Property

• The Tech Founders name, logo, and branding are our intellectual property.
• The Platform design, code, and structure are protected by copyright.
• Third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names referenced on the Platform belong to their respective owners.

9. Prohibited Conduct

When using the Platform, you must not:

• Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose
• Harass, bully, or threaten other users
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Post spam, malware, or phishing content
• Scrape, crawl, or extract data from the Platform without permission
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Platform or other users' accounts
• Interfere with the Platform's operation or security

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• The Platform is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
• We do not guarantee that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Platform.
• Our total liability for any claim arising from the Platform is limited to the amount you have paid us (if any) in the 12 months preceding the claim.

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party sites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Tech Founders, its officers, and contributors from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Platform, your violation of these terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

13. Modifications

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We will notify registered users of significant changes via email.

14. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

15. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

• Email: hello@thetechfounders.co.uk
• Privacy enquiries: privacy@thetechfounders.co.uk