TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

Please read these Terms and Conditions of Use (“Terms”) carefully before using this (www.startupuae.ae) website or any tools contained herein, including those that may be provided by the third-party service providers ( collectively referred to as the “Website”,) operated by Startup UAE (“us”, ‘we”, “our”) as these Terms apply to all users of the site, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and/ or contributors of content whether registered or not on this Website.

Your access to and use of the Website is subject to these Terms and the applicable laws.

CONDITIONS OF USE

By using this Website, you certify that you have read and reviewed these Terms and Conditions and that you accept and agree to comply with its terms. If you do not want to be bound by the terms of these Terms of the Website, you must not use our Website. Startup UAE only grants use and access of this Website, its products, and its services to those who have accepted its Terms.

By accessing and using the Website, you agree to do so exclusively for lawful purposes. You bear sole responsibility for understanding and complying with all applicable laws, statutes, rules, and regulations that pertain to your utilization of the Website. In accessing the Website, you expressly agree that you will not:

  • violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances.
  • infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others.
  • Use the Website for the commission of a criminal offense or to incite others to engage in conduct that constitutes a criminal offense or may lead to civil liability;
  • Post or transmit any content that is discriminatory, libelous, harassing, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, or otherwise illegal;
  • Utilize the Website to impersonate other individuals or entities;
  • Use the Website to upload content that contains a software virus, “Trojan Horse,” or any other computer code, files, or programs that could potentially modify, damage, or disrupt the Website’s functionality or the hardware or software of any other person accessing the Website;
  • Upload, post, email, or otherwise transmit materials that you do not possess the legal right to transmit under any applicable laws or contractual relationship;
  • Modify, damage, or delete any content posted on the Website;
  • Disrupt the ordinary flow of communication in any manner;
  • Falsely claim an affiliation with or represent any business, association, or other organization for which you lack authorization to claim such an affiliation or representation;
  • Post or transmit unsolicited advertising, promotional materials, or any other form of solicitation.
  • Post any material that infringes upon or violates the intellectual property rights of another; or
  • Collect or store personal information about others.

PRIVACY POLICY

Before you continue using our website, we advise you to read our privacy policy which also apply to your use of our website. Our Privacy Policy sets out the terms on which we process any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us. By using our Website, you confirm that you agree to comply with our Privacy Policy and you warrant that all data provided by you is accurate. If you do not agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy, you must not use our Website

AGE RESTRICTION

You must be at least 21 years of age before you can use this Website. By using this Website, you warrant that you are at least 21 years of age, and you may legally adhere to these Terms. Startup UAE assumes no responsibility for liabilities related to age misrepresentation. If you are below 21 years of age (“Minor”), you may only use our Website under the supervision of a person who exercises parental or guardianship authority over you (i.e. a parent or guardian). Minor(s) may use our Website only with the consent of their parent(s) or guardian(s) (“Parental Consent”). A Minor may only validly use our Website by registering the email address of a parent or guardian through our Website. We will use that email address to request authorization from the parent or guardian to register the Minor. Only after that consent has been obtained will it be possible to complete the Minor’s registration for use of our Website.

MAINTENANCE

We will do our best to ensure that the Website remains operational throughout the entire year, except for (i) scheduled system maintenance (advance notice will be given), and (ii) occasional emergency maintenance. However, we do not guarantee that our Website, or any content on it will always be available or be uninterrupted. Access to our Website is permitted on a temporary basis. We may suspend, withdraw, discontinue, or change all or any part of our Website without notice. We will not be liable to you if for any reason our Website is unavailable at any time or for any period. You are responsible for making all arrangements necessary for you to have access to our Website. You are also responsible for ensuring that all persons who access our Website through your internet connection are aware of these terms of use and other applicable terms and conditions and that they comply with them.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The Website and its related software are the intellectual property of and are owned by us. The structure, organization, and code of the website and its related software contain valuable trade secrets and confidential information of us. Except as expressly stated herein, access to the Website do not grant you any intellectual property rights whatsoever on the Website and its related software and all rights are reserved by us. Any form, database, or software that is altered, conceived, made, or developed in whole or in part by us (including any developed jointly with you) during or as a result of our relationship with you; shall become and remain the sole and exclusive property owned by us. You agree to make no claim in the rights or ownership of any such form, database, or software. You agree to indemnify us for any third-party claims for infringement, misappropriation, or other violation of any third-party’s intellectual property rights where such claims are made against us for data, forms, templates, or exemplars created based upon material or information provided by you to us. You agree that you will not reproduce or redistribute the a Startup UAE’s intellectual property in any way, including electronic, digital, or new trademark registrations.

You are not entitled to change, modify and/or edit the digital or hard copies of any content of the Website and/or add, modify and/or use certain photographs, texts, images and/or video and/or audio content to the original content of the Platform.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Certain content, products and services available via our Website may include materials from third-parties. Third-party links on this site may direct you to third-party websites that are not affiliated with us. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content or accuracy and we do not warrant and will not have any liability or responsibility for any third-party materials or websites, or for any other materials, products, or services of third parties.

We are not liable for any harm or damages related to the purchase or use of goods, services, resources, content, or any other transactions made in connection with any third-party websites. Please review carefully the third-party’s policies and practices and make sure you understand them before you engage in any transaction. Complaints, claims, concerns, or questions regarding third-party products should be directed to the third-party.

TERMINATION OF USE

Startup UAE may, in its sole discretion, terminate or suspend your access to and use of this Website without notice and for any reason, including for violation of these Terms and Conditions of Use or for other conduct which Startup UAE, in its sole discretion, believes is unlawful or harmful to others. In the event of termination, you will no longer be authorized to access the Site, and Startup UAE will use any means possible to enforce this termination.

NO AGENCY RELATIONSHIP 

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall be construed as creating an agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment between you and us. You agree and understand that you do not have any authority to bind us in any respect whatsoever under any circumstances.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

You expressly understand and agree that your use of the Website, or any material available through this Website, is at your own risk. Neither Startup UAE nor its directors, representatives or employees warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, problem-free, free of omissions, or error-free; nor do they make any warranty as to the results that may be obtained from the use of the Website. The content and function of the Website are provided to you “as is,” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or use, or currency.

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Startup UAE and its parents, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, employees, agents, advisors, or representatives harmless, from any claims, demands, or made by any third-party due to or arising out of your use or misuse of our Website. You agree that we reserve the right to select our own legal counsel.

LIMITATION ON LIABILITY

Startup UAE is not liable for any incidental, consequential, or indirect damages (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, sales, anticipated savings, or revenue, business interruption, loss of programs or information, goodwill, and the like) arising out of the use of or inability to use our website or services, or any information available on the Website howsoever arising.

Notwithstanding any legal theory whether in contract or otherwise, you acknowledge and agree that our liability arising out of or in connection with the use of our Website and services, shall be limited to the total fees paid by you to us for the services rendered through this Website.

REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Startup UAE provides no refunds or cancellations unless specifically agreed and mentioned in writing by us.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between Startup UAE and you in relation to your use of this Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings. Any ambiguities in the interpretation of these Terms shall not be construed against the drafting party.

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update, change or replace any part of these Terms by posting updates and changes to our Website. It is your responsibility to check our Website periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to our Website following the posting of any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

APPLICABLE LAW

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Emirate of Dubai and the applicable federal laws of the United Arab Emirates.

DISPUTES

Any dispute related in any way to your use of this Website or to products you purchase from us shall be settled amicably. If the dispute cannot be settled amicably such dispute shall be referred to Dubai Courts which shall have exclusive jurisdiction.