Terms of Service

1. Introduction and Acceptance

Welcome to Stellar Launch ("we," "us," "our," or the "Platform"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of https://www.stellarlaunch.org (the "Website") and all related services.

By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Website or services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Stellar Launch.

If you are using the Website on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Description of Service

Stellar Launch is a platform that helps startups boost their visibility by connecting product launches with an engaged community of early adopters and tech enthusiasts. Our services include:

• Product launch submissions and promotion
• Waitlist registration for new products
• Community engagement features
• Startup discovery and browsing

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice.

3. Account Registration

3.1 Eligibility

To use certain features of our Website, you must:

• Be at least 16 years of age
• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Security

You are solely responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use at [email protected]

We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account credentials.

4. User Conduct

4.1 Acceptable Use

When using our Website, you agree to:

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Provide accurate and truthful information about yourself and your products
• Respect the rights and dignity of other users
• Use the Platform only for its intended purposes

4.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to:

4.3 Enforcement

We reserve the right to:

• Remove any content that violates these Terms
• Suspend or terminate accounts at our sole discretion
• Report illegal activities to appropriate authorities
• Take legal action where warranted

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Stellar Launch Content

All content on the Website that is created, owned, or licensed by us—including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, software, and design elements—is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without written permission
• Modify, create derivative works, or reverse-engineer our software
• Use our trademarks or branding without authorization
• Frame or mirror any portion of our Website

5.2 User-Generated Content

When you submit content to our Platform (including product descriptions, images, logos, and other materials), you:

• Retain ownership of your original content
• Grant us a license: A worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, display, reproduce, distribute, and promote your content in connection with our services
• Represent and warrant that:
  • You own or have the right to submit the content
  • The content does not infringe any third-party rights
  • The content complies with these Terms and applicable laws

This license continues even after you delete your account, to the extent your content has been shared, cached, or archived.

5.3 Copyright Complaints

If you believe content on our Platform infringes your copyright, please contact us at [email protected] with:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Location of the infringing content on our Website
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief and accuracy under penalty of perjury

We will respond to valid notices in accordance with applicable law.

6. Product Launch Submissions

6.1 Submission Guidelines

When submitting a product launch, you agree that:

• All information provided is accurate and not misleading
• You have the right to promote the product or startup
• The product does not violate any laws or third-party rights
• We may edit, refuse, or remove submissions at our discretion

6.2 Public Display

By submitting a product launch, you acknowledge that your submission will be publicly visible to all Website visitors. Do not include confidential or sensitive information you do not wish to disclose.

6.3 No Endorsement

Featuring a product on Stellar Launch does not constitute our endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of that product's quality, safety, or legitimacy.

7. Account Suspension and Termination

7.1 Termination by You

You may close your account at any time by:

• Contacting us at [email protected]
• Using the account deletion feature (if available) in your account settings

7.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account, without prior notice, if:

7.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to access the Website and services immediately ceases
• We may delete your account data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Provisions that by their nature should survive (including Sections 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12) will remain in effect
• We are not liable to you for any termination of access

7.4 Appeals

If you believe your account was terminated in error, you may contact us at [email protected] within 30 days to request a review.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

8.1 "As Is" and "As Available"

THE WEBSITE AND ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability – Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement – That our services do not infringe third-party rights
• Accuracy – That content on the Platform is accurate, complete, or current
• Reliability – That the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• Results – That use of our services will achieve any particular outcome

8.2 Third-Party Content

We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for:

• Products, services, or startups featured on our Platform
• Content submitted by users
• External websites linked from our Platform
• The actions or representations of any third party

You interact with third parties at your own risk. We encourage you to conduct your own due diligence before engaging with any startup or product discovered through our Platform.

8.3 No Professional Advice

Nothing on our Website constitutes legal, financial, investment, or professional advice. Consult qualified professionals before making business decisions.

9. Limitation of Liability

9.1 Exclusion of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, STELLAR LAUNCH AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Cost of substitute services
• Any damages arising from:
  • Your use or inability to use our Website
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
  • Statements or conduct of any third party on the Platform
  • Any other matter relating to our services

9.2 Liability Cap

IF WE ARE FOUND LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY REASON, OUR TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED:

The greater of (a) €100 or (b) the total amount you have paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

9.3 Exceptions

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. If these laws apply to you, some or all of the above limitations may not apply, and you may have additional rights. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law, including liability for:

• Death or personal injury caused by negligence
• Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
• Any other liability that cannot be excluded by law

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Stellar Launch and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Website or services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your user-generated content
• Any dispute between you and another user or third party

We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense of any matter subject to indemnification, at your expense.

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, you agree to first contact us at [email protected] to attempt to resolve any dispute informally. We will try to resolve the matter within 30 days.

11.2 Mediation

If informal resolution fails, either party may propose mediation through a mutually agreed mediator in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The costs of mediation shall be shared equally unless otherwise agreed.

11.3 Binding Arbitration

If mediation is unsuccessful or declined, any dispute shall be finally resolved by binding arbitration administered by the Netherlands Arbitration Institute (NAI) under its Arbitration Rules.

11.4 Class Action Waiver

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AGREE TO RESOLVE DISPUTES ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS ONLY. You waive any right to participate in class actions, class arbitrations, or representative proceedings.

11.5 Exceptions

Notwithstanding the above, either party may:

• Seek injunctive or equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction for intellectual property infringement or other urgent matters
• Bring claims in small claims court if eligible

11.6 Consumer Rights (EU Users)

If you are a consumer resident in the European Union, you may also be entitled to use the EU Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr. Additionally, nothing in this section limits your rights under mandatory consumer protection laws.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The Netherlands, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Jurisdiction

Subject to the arbitration provisions above, any legal proceedings shall be brought exclusively in the competent courts of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

12.3 EU Consumer Rights

If you are a consumer in the European Union, you retain any mandatory protections provided by the laws of your country of residence. Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer.

13. Changes to These Terms

13.1 Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:

13.2 Continued Use

Your continued use of the Website after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using our services and close your account.

13.3 Review

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. The "Effective Date" at the top indicates when the Terms were last updated.

14. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, available at:

https://www.stellarlaunch.org/legal/privacy

By using our Website, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Stellar Launch regarding your use of the Website.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

15.5 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms do not confer any rights on any third party.

15.6 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, government actions, or internet/telecommunications failures.

15.7 Language

These Terms are drafted in English. If translated, the English version shall prevail in case of conflict.

16. Contact Information

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.