Last Updated: March 18, 2025
Deal Cafè provides its services (described below) to you through its website located at www.dealcafe.co and through its mobile applications and related services (collectively, such services, including any new features and applications, and the Site, the "Service(s)", "Deal Cafè"), subject to the following Terms of Service (as amended from time to time, the "Terms of Service"). We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to change or modify portions of these Terms of Service at any time. If we do this, we will post the changes on this page and will indicate at the top of this page the date these terms were last revised. Any such changes will become effective immediately, and your continued use of the Service after the date any such changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Service.
Please read these Terms of Service carefully, as they contain an agreement to arbitrate and other important information regarding your legal rights, remedies, and obligations. The agreement to arbitrate requires (with limited exception) that you submit claims you have against us to binding and final arbitration, and further (1) you will only be permitted to pursue claims against Deal Cafè on an individual basis, not as a plaintiff or class member in any class or representative action or proceeding, (2) you will only be permitted to seek relief (including monetary, injunctive, and declaratory relief) on an individual basis, and (3) you may not be able to have any claims you have against us resolved by a jury or in a court of law.
In addition, when using certain services, you will be subject to any additional terms applicable to such services that may be posted on the Service from time to time, including, without limitation, Deal Cafè Privacy Policy and the Community Guidelines. All such terms are hereby incorporated by reference into these Terms of Service.
Services Description: The Service is designed to connect startups seeking funding with potential investors through a matching system, enabling communication, information sharing, and potential investment discussions between these parties. The platform facilitates introductions and provides tools for due diligence, pitch preparation, and investment discussions.
Your Registration Obligations: You may be required to register with Deal Café in order to access and use certain features of the Service. If you choose to register for the Service, you agree to provide and maintain true, accurate, current, and complete information about yourself as prompted by the Service's registration form. Registration data and certain other information about you are governed by our Privacy Policy. The App is not intended for use by individuals below the legal age in the jurisdiction where the individual is currently residing, except with the approval of a legal guardian.
User Classification: Upon registration, you must identify yourself as either (1) a startup representative with authority to represent your company, or (2) an accredited investor or representative of an investment entity. You represent and warrant that your classification is accurate and that you have the legal authority to act in such capacity. Deal Café reserves the right to request verification of your status and to suspend accounts pending such verification.
Member Account, Password and Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account, if any, and are fully responsible for any and all activities that occur under your password or account. You agree to (a) immediately notify Deal Café of any unauthorized use of your password or account or any other breach of security, and (b) ensure that you exit from your account at the end of each session when accessing the Service. Deal Café will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this Section.
Modifications to Service: Deal Café reserves the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part thereof) with or without notice. You agree that Deal Café will not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.
General Practices Regarding Use and Storage: You acknowledge that Deal Café may establish general practices and limits concerning use of the Service, including without limitation the maximum period of time that data or other content will be retained by the Service and the maximum storage space that will be allotted on Deal Café’s servers on your behalf. You agree that Deal Café has no responsibility or liability for the deletion or failure to store any data or other content maintained or uploaded by the Service. You acknowledge that Deal Café reserves the right to terminate accounts that are inactive for an extended period of time. You further acknowledge that Deal Café reserves the right to change these general practices and limits at any time, in its sole discretion, with or without notice.
Mobile Services: The Service includes certain services that are available via a mobile device, including (i) the ability to upload content to the Service via a mobile device, (ii) the ability to browse the Service and the Site from a mobile device and (iii) the ability to access certain features through an application downloaded and installed on a mobile device (collectively, the "Mobile Services"). To the extent you access the Service through a mobile device, your wireless service carrier's standard charges, data rates and other fees may apply. In addition, downloading, installing, or using certain Mobile Services may be prohibited or restricted by your carrier, and not all Mobile Services may work with all carriers or devices. By using the Mobile Services, you agree that we may communicate with you regarding Deal Café and other entities by SMS, MMS, text message or other electronic means to your mobile device and that certain information about your usage of the Mobile Services may be communicated to us. In the event you change or deactivate your mobile telephone number, you agree to promptly update your Deal Café account information to ensure that your messages are not sent to the person that acquires your old number.
For Startups: If you register as a startup representative, you agree to:
For Investors: If you register as an investor, you agree to: