1. Parties

These Terms are between you (an individual or startup / entity applying or using Services) (“you”, “user”, “participant”) and Ipreneur Startup Accelerator (“Ipreneur”, “we”, “us”, “our”).

2. Eligibility & Registration

• You must be at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into binding contracts.
• To avail certain Services (e.g. apply to accelerator), you may need to register an account, provide truthful information, keep it updated.
• You will be responsible for maintaining confidentiality of your login credentials and account.

3. Program Applications, Acceptance & Engagement

• Submission of application does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
• If accepted, separate program terms (scope, deliverables, responsibilities, fees, equity or revenue share) shall apply.
• Ipreneur reserves the right to reject, accept, defer or terminate any applicant or startup at its discretion.
• You agree to participate in mentoring, evaluation, reporting, meetings as required by the program.

4. Fees, Payments & Equity

• If a program has fee, you agree to pay in the manner prescribed (e.g. in advance, installments).
• Fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified in the program agreement.
• In many cases, Ipreneur may take equity or convertible instruments in your startup as consideration. Specific terms will be set out in separate agreement.
• Default in payments or breach may lead to suspension or termination of your participation.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

• You retain ownership of your pre-existing IP (ideas, inventions, content) and what you bring into the program.
• You grant Ipreneur a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, transmit, or showcase your startup’s name, logo, pitch (for promotional purposes) unless you expressly object.
• Any materials, curriculum, tools, content provided by Ipreneur remain its property. You may only use them as authorized.
• Confidential or proprietary information exchanged between parties must be kept confidential, subject to terms of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (if any).

6. Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure

• Either party may share confidential information. Such information must be kept in strict confidence and used only for permitted purposes.
• Confidential information does not include information which is (i) already public, (ii) independently developed, (iii) lawfully disclosed by a third party, or (iv) required by law/regulation to be disclosed.

7. Representations & Warranties; Disclaimers

• You represent that all information you provide is accurate, complete and not infringing on rights of third parties.
• Programs and Services are provided “as is” and “as available.” Ipreneur does not guarantee any specific results, funding, success or outcomes.
• We disclaim all warranties (express or implied), including merchantability, fitness for particular purpose, non-infringement, and any implied warranties arising from course of dealing or usage.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, in no event shall Ipreneur, its officers, directors, employees, mentors, affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of Services, even if advised of such possibility. Our aggregate liability shall not exceed the amount of fees paid by you (if any) for the relevant Service.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Ipreneur (and its officers, directors, employees, mentors, affiliates) from and against any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs (including legal fees) arising from (a) your breach of these Terms, (b) your misuse of Services, (c) violation of law or third-party rights.

10. Termination

• Either party may terminate your participation upon material breach by the other, after giving notice and opportunity to cure (if feasible).
• On termination, your access to Services may be revoked, obligations (e.g. confidentiality, IP) will survive.
• Termination does not relieve you of liabilities accrued prior to termination.

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

• These Terms and any disputes shall be governed by the laws of India.
• Disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts at Bengaluru, Karnataka (or another city agreed in writing).

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be struck out or limited to the extent necessary, but the remaining provisions will continue in full force.

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, posting updated version on our site and giving notice where appropriate. Your continued use after changes signifies acceptance.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms (together with any separate program agreement you may enter) constitute the entire agreement between you and Ipreneur and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations or proposals (oral or written).

15. Notices

All notices under these Terms should be in writing and sent to:

Ipreneur Startup Accelerator
Address: #14, Halkatti Icon, 2nd Floor, Sankey Road, Sadashiva Nagar, Bengaluru 560003 (and applicable office) Ipreneur Startup Accelerator
Email: contact@ipreneur.co.in