Rules of the road

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“you” or “User”) and VC Beast, LLC (“VC Beast,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) governing your access to and use of vcbeast.com (the “Site”) and all associated content, tools, features, and services (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Services, you represent that you are at least 16 years of age and agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms referenced herein. If you do not agree, you must immediately discontinue use of the Services. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes take effect upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the Services following the posting of revised Terms constitutes acceptance.

Ownership. The Services, including all content, text, articles, analyses, reports, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio, video, software, data compilations, page layout, underlying code, and the selection and arrangement thereof (collectively, “Content”), are the exclusive property of VC Beast or its licensors and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, trade dress, patent, and other intellectual property laws.

Trademarks. “VC Beast,” “The VC Beast Brief,” “VentureKit,” and all related names, logos, slogans, and trade dress are trademarks or service marks of VC Beast, LLC. All other trademarks, service marks, and trade names appearing on the Site are the property of their respective owners. You may not use any of our marks without prior written permission.

Limited license. Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for your personal, non-commercial use. This license does not include the right to: (a) reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works from any Content; (b) use any data mining, robots, scraping, or similar automated data collection or extraction methods; (c) download (other than page caching) any portion of the Services; or (d) use the Services other than for their intended purposes.

Fair use. Brief quotations of our Content for purposes of commentary, criticism, news reporting, or academic analysis are permitted under applicable fair use principles, provided that full attribution is given (including the author’s name and a hyperlink to the original article on vcbeast.com). Republication of substantially all of any article or analysis is prohibited without our express written consent.

VC Beast respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any Content on the Site infringes your copyright, please submit a notification under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512) to our designated copyright agent at legal@vcbeast.com, including: (a) a description of the copyrighted work; (b) the URL of the allegedly infringing material; (c) your contact information; (d) a statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized; and (e) a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.

We will respond to valid DMCA notices in accordance with applicable law and may remove or disable access to allegedly infringing material.

Editorial independence. VC Beast is an independent media publication. Our editorial content — including articles, analyses, interviews, rankings, and commentary — reflects the views of our authors and editors. No venture capital firm, portfolio company, advertiser, sponsor, or other third party has editorial control over our content or approval rights over our coverage.

Sponsored content. Any content created in partnership with or paid for by a third party is clearly labeled as “Sponsored,” “Partner Content,” or similar designation. Editorial decisions about non-sponsored content are made independently of any commercial relationships.

Source protection. VC Beast may receive information from confidential sources. We do not disclose the identity of confidential sources except as required by law. Information provided to us on a confidential basis will be treated accordingly.

Corrections. We are committed to accuracy. If we become aware of a material factual error in our published content, we will issue a correction promptly. Corrections will be clearly noted at the relevant point in the article. To report an error, email corrections@vcbeast.com.

Nothing on the Services constitutes professional advice. All Content — including articles, analyses, tools, calculators, guides, glossary entries, and any other materials — is provided for informational and educational purposes only. The Content does not constitute and should not be construed as financial advice, investment advice, legal advice, tax advice, or a recommendation or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold any security, fund interest, or other investment.

Venture capital, fund formation, securities offerings, and investment management are highly regulated activities. You should consult qualified legal counsel, financial advisors, and tax professionals before making any investment decisions, forming or investing in a fund, or taking any action based on information found on the Services.

VC Beast is not a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, law firm, accounting firm, or tax advisor. We do not provide personalized advice or recommendations. Any reference to specific firms, funds, investments, or strategies is for editorial and educational purposes and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation.

You agree not to:

• Use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Services without our express written permission
• Use any robot, spider, scraper, data mining tool, or other automated means to access the Services or collect Content
• Circumvent, disable, or interfere with any security features of the Services
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Transmit any malware, viruses, or other harmful code
• Interfere with or disrupt the Services, servers, or networks connected to the Services
• Use the Services to compile data for any competing publication, database, or product without our written consent
• Frame, mirror, or otherwise incorporate any part of the Services into any other website or service
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices

We reserve the right to investigate, take legal action, and/or terminate your access for violations of these Terms at our sole discretion.

If you submit content to VC Beast — including but not limited to story tips, guest articles, comments, pitch materials, or other communications (“Submissions”) — you grant VC Beast a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, fully sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, perform, and display such Submissions in any media now known or hereafter developed, in connection with the Services and our business.

You represent and warrant that you own or have all necessary rights to your Submissions and that they do not infringe or violate the rights of any third party. We are under no obligation to publish, use, or return any Submission.

THE SERVICES AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, VC BEAST DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, AND COMPLETENESS.

VC Beast does not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components, or that any defects will be corrected. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any Content, including firm data, investor profiles, financial information, or market analysis. Data regarding venture capital firms, investors, and market trends may be based on publicly available information and may not be current, complete, or accurate.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, VC BEAST, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, DATA, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR INVESTMENT RETURNS, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICES EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100) OR (B) THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO VC BEAST IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

This limitation applies to all claims, regardless of whether VC Beast has been advised of or should have known of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

Governing law. These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to the Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Arbitration. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules, with the arbitration to be conducted in Wilmington, Delaware or remotely at the election of the parties. The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.

Class action waiver. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. If this class action waiver is found to be unenforceable, then the entirety of this arbitration provision shall be null and void.

Small claims exception. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may bring an individual action in small claims court for disputes within the jurisdictional limits of such court.

Entire agreement. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any additional terms applicable to specific products (such as the VentureKit Terms of Service), constitute the entire agreement between you and VC Beast regarding the Services and supersede all prior agreements, communications, and proposals.

Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Waiver. No failure or delay by VC Beast to exercise any right or remedy under these Terms shall constitute a waiver of that right or remedy. A waiver on one occasion shall not be a waiver on any subsequent occasion.

Assignment. You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

Force majeure. VC Beast shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, pandemic, government action, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, infrastructure failures, or internet disruptions.

Questions or concerns about these Terms should be directed to:

VC Beast, LLC
Email: legal@vcbeast.com