Terms of Service

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Last updated: December 1, 2025

1. Acceptance of These Terms

By accessing or using stepup.ventures (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes means you accept the updated Terms.

3. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You may not:

  • Use the contact form to send spam, harassment, illegal content, viruses, or malicious code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site or its systems
  • Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) without our prior written permission
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the Site

4. Contact Form

When you submit the contact form, you warrant that:

  • The information you provide is accurate
  • You have the right to share any files or content you upload (if applicable)
  • Your message does not violate any law or third-party rights

We may reject, delete, or ignore any submission at our sole discretion.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site (text, images, logos, design, code) is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Site will always be available, error-free, or secure.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, [Your Company Name / Your Full Name] will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profit or data, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability to you for any claim will not exceed $100 USD (or the equivalent in your local currency).

8. Third-Party Services

The Site uses third-party services such as Formspark, Botpoison, and Google Analytics. Your interaction with these services is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies.

9. Termination

We may suspend or block your access to the Site at any time, for any reason, without notice (for example, if we suspect abuse or violation of these Terms).

10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site will be resolved exclusively in the courts located in the State of California, United States.

11. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms?

Email: contact@stepup.ventures

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