User Agreement

Effective Date: 20 February 2025

Welcome to Founders Journal. This User Agreement (“Agreement”) governs your use of our website, content, and services. By accessing or using Founders Journal, you agree to be bound by this Agreement and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

1. Introduction

Founders Journal (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a digital-first editorial platform providing news, analysis, and insights into entrepreneurship, startups, venture capital, and business innovation. This Agreement outlines the terms and conditions under which users (“you,” “your”) may access and interact with our website and services.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using our website, you confirm that you:

  • Are at least 18 years old or have parental/legal guardian consent.

  • Have read, understood, and agree to comply with this Agreement.

  • Are legally permitted to access our content under the laws of your jurisdiction.

If you do not meet these requirements, you must discontinue use of our website immediately.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Ownership

All content published on Founders Journal, including but not limited to articles, images, videos, graphics, logos, and proprietary software, is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

3.2 Limited License

We grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may:

Read and share articles via social media, provided that proper attribution to Founders Journal is maintained.
Link to our website, provided it does not misrepresent our content, services, or brand.

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify our content without express written permission.

  • Use our trademarks, logos, or brand materials without authorisation.

  • Engage in any activity that infringes on our intellectual property rights.

4. User Conduct & Responsibilities

When using Founders Journal, you agree to:

  • Use the website lawfully and in accordance with this Agreement.

  • Respect intellectual property rights, both ours and those of third parties.

  • Avoid unauthorized scraping, data mining, or automated access to our content.

You must not:

  • Use our platform for illegal, fraudulent, or harmful activities.

  • Post, transmit, or share defamatory, obscene, harassing, or otherwise offensive material.

  • Attempt to hack, disrupt, or manipulate our website’s functionality.

  • Impersonate Founders Journal, its editors, or its contributors.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access if you violate these terms.

5. Third-Party Content & Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, sponsors, or partners. These links are provided for convenience only, and we:

  • Do not endorse or assume responsibility for third-party content.

  • Are not liable for any damages arising from interactions with external sites.

Users should review the terms and privacy policies of third-party websites before engaging with them.

6. User-Generated Content

6.1 Submission of Comments, Feedback, or Contributions

Users may submit comments, feedback, or editorial contributions where applicable. By submitting content, you:

  • Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and distribute your content.

  • Acknowledge that your contributions do not infringe any third-party rights.

We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove user submissions at our discretion.

6.2 Content Standards

User-generated content must not contain:

  • Hate speech, discrimination, or incitement to violence.

  • False, misleading, or defamatory statements.

  • Any form of copyrighted material without proper authorization.

Violations of these terms may result in content removal and user suspension.

7. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

7.1 No Financial or Business Advice

The content provided by Founders Journal is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, investment, or business advice. Readers should seek independent professional advice before making any decisions based on our content.

7.2 No Guarantees of Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, Founders Journal does not guarantee:

  • That all information is up to date or free from errors.

  • That the website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

We are not responsible for any damages arising from reliance on our content.

7.3 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Founders Journal shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including data loss or financial loss.

  • Third-party actions, including hacking or data breaches.

  • User decisions based on information provided on our website.

Our liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law in your jurisdiction.

8. Modifications to This Agreement

We may update or modify this Agreement from time to time. Users will be notified of significant changes via:

  • A notice on our website.

  • An email to registered users (where applicable).

Continued use of Founders Journal after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Termination & Account Suspension

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access if users:

  • Violate any provisions of this Agreement.

  • Engage in activities that harm Founders Journal or its community.

  • Use automated tools to scrape or manipulate website data.

Termination may occur without prior notice in cases of serious violations.

10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates.

10.1 Dispute Resolution

In the event of disputes:

  • We encourage an informal resolution first.

  • If unresolved, disputes shall be settled through binding arbitration, unless prohibited by local law.

  • Legal proceedings, if necessary, must be conducted in United Arab Emirates.

11. Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or legal inquiries regarding this Agreement, please contact:

Email: info@founders-journal.com
🌍 Website: www.founders-journal.com

12. Entire Agreement

This Agreement, along with our Privacy Policy, constitutes the entire understanding between you and Founders Journal regarding your use of the website.

By accessing Founders Journal, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this User Agreement.