Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to StartCorp. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the StartCorp website, mobile applications, and services (collectively, the "Services") provided by StartCorp, Inc. ("StartCorp," "we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Services. If you are using our Services on behalf of a business or other entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

2. Description of Services

StartCorp provides corporate compliance management tools and services, including but not limited to:

• Compliance deadline tracking and reminders
• Document storage and management
• Guided filing preparation assistance
• Optional filing services through our "Done-With-You" program
• Access to compliance information and educational resources

Our Services are designed to assist you with understanding and meeting your corporate compliance obligations. However, we are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. See Section 9 for more details.

3. Account Registration

To use certain features of our Services, you must create an account. When you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information to keep it accurate and complete
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your account

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. User Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Providing accurate and complete information about your corporation and compliance obligations
• Reviewing all filings and documents before submission to ensure accuracy
• Meeting all filing deadlines, even if you use our reminder services
• Maintaining copies of all important corporate documents
• Complying with all applicable laws and regulations
• Using our Services only for lawful purposes

While we strive to provide accurate compliance information and timely reminders, the ultimate responsibility for meeting your compliance obligations rests with you.

5. Fees and Payment

Some features of our Services require payment of fees. By using paid features, you agree to pay all applicable fees as described on our website or in the applicable order form.

• Subscription Fees: Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis and are non-refundable except as required by law.
• Filing Service Fees: Fees for Done-With-You filing services are charged per filing and are due before we submit the filing on your behalf.
• Government Fees: Any fees charged by state agencies for filings are separate from our service fees and are your responsibility.
• Taxes: All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes, which you are responsible for paying.

We reserve the right to change our fees upon 30 days' notice. If you do not agree to the new fees, you may cancel your subscription before the new fees take effect.

6. Intellectual Property

The Services and all content, features, and functionality thereof (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, and design) are owned by StartCorp, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Services for your personal or internal business purposes. This license does not include:

• Any resale or commercial use of our Services or their contents
• Any derivative use of our Services or their contents
• Any downloading or copying of account information for the benefit of another merchant
• Any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools

7. User Content

You retain ownership of any content you upload to our Services ("User Content"). By uploading User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, copy, store, and process your User Content solely for the purpose of providing our Services to you.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the right to upload the User Content
• The User Content does not violate any third party's rights or any applicable laws
• The User Content does not contain any viruses or malicious code

8. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use our Services for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our Services
• Upload false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Use our Services to transmit spam, chain letters, or other unsolicited communications
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Collect or harvest personal information of other users
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of our Services

9. No Legal Advice Disclaimer

STARTCORP IS NOT A LAW FIRM AND DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE.

The information and tools provided through our Services are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional legal advice. We provide general information about corporate compliance requirements, but we cannot provide advice specific to your legal situation.

You should consult with a qualified attorney for advice regarding your specific legal questions or concerns. Your use of our Services does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and StartCorp.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

• Our Services will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Our Services will meet your specific requirements or expectations
• Any information obtained through our Services will be accurate or reliable
• Any defects in our Services will be corrected

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, STARTCORP AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless StartCorp and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of our Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Your User Content
• Any inaccurate information you provide to us or include in filings

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to our Services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination:

• Your right to use our Services will immediately cease
• You remain liable for any outstanding fees
• We may delete your account and User Content after a reasonable period

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at support@startcorp.com. Please note that subscription fees are non-refundable.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or our Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in San Francisco, California. You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action.

15. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on our Services. Your continued use of our Services after the effective date of the revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

16. General Provisions

• Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and StartCorp regarding your use of our Services.
• Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
• Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
• Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent.

17. Contact Us

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