Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully before using the website StartupFeed.in (“Website” or “Platform”), operated by Incunation Global (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. About StartupFeed.in

StartupFeed.in is a digital news and information platform that publishes articles, analysis, stories, and commentary related to startups, business, technology, entrepreneurship, and current affairs. We are a publisher of news and current affairs content as defined under Part III of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.

2. Eligibility

By using StartupFeed.in, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years of age, or if you are below 18, you are using this Website under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.
• You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
• You are not barred from using the Website under any applicable law in India.
• You will use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

3. User Account

Certain features of the Website may require you to create an account or subscribe to our newsletter. If you create an account or provide us with your information:

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
• You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information.
• You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.
• You must notify us immediately at contact@startupfeed.in if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if any information you provide is found to be inaccurate, incomplete, or in violation of these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

When using StartupFeed.in, you agree NOT to:

• Post, share, or transmit any content that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, or otherwise objectionable.
• Post content that threatens the unity, integrity, defence, security, or sovereignty of India, friendly relations with foreign States, or public order.
• Post content that is contemptuous of court, or incites the commission of any cognisable offence.
• Post content that infringes any patent, trademark, copyright, or other proprietary rights of any third party.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any code designed to disrupt, damage, or limit the functionality of the Website.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, its servers, or any systems connected to the Website.
• Use any automated means (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Website for any purpose without our written permission.
• Harass, bully, or intimidate other users.
• Post or share synthetically generated or AI-generated content (deepfakes) without proper disclosure and labelling as required under the IT Rules 2026.
• Use the Website to violate any applicable law, including but not limited to the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, or the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

We reserve the right to remove any content and suspend or terminate access for users who violate this Acceptable Use Policy, without prior notice.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

A. Our Content

All content published on StartupFeed.in — including but not limited to articles, text, photographs, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, page layout, underlying code, and software — is the property of Incunation Global or its content suppliers and is protected under the Copyright Act, 1957, the Trademarks Act, 1999, and other applicable intellectual property laws of India.

• You may view, download, and print pages from the Website for your personal, non-commercial use only.
• You must not reproduce, redistribute, republish, sell, license, or re-publish any content from this Website without our prior written permission.
• The name “StartupFeed,” the StartupFeed logo, and the Incunation Global logo are our trademarks. You may not use them without our written consent.

B. User-Generated Content

If you post comments, submit articles, or upload any content to our Website, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide licence to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, display, and distribute that content in connection with the operation of the Website.

• You retain ownership of your original content.
• You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to the content you post, and that it does not infringe the rights of any third party.
• We reserve the right to edit, refuse, or remove any user-generated content at our sole discretion, without prior notice.

C. Copyright Takedown

If you believe that any content on our Website infringes your copyright, please notify our Grievance Officer at grievance@startupfeed.in with the following details:

• Identification of the copyrighted work you claim is infringed.
• The URL or location on our Website where the infringing content is found.
• Your contact information (name, email, phone).
• A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner.
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.

We will review and act on legitimate takedown requests within 15 days.

6. Editorial Standards and Code of Ethics

As a publisher of news and current affairs content registered with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, StartupFeed.in adheres to the following journalistic standards as mandated under Part III of the IT Rules, 2021:

• Press Council Norms: The Norms of Journalistic Conduct of the Press Council of India under the Press Council Act, 1978.
• Programme Code: The Programme Code under Section 5 of the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995.

We are committed to:

• Accuracy, fairness, and impartiality in our reporting.
• Clearly distinguishing between news, opinion, analysis, and sponsored content.
• Correcting errors promptly and transparently.
• Protecting the privacy and dignity of individuals in our reporting.
• Labelling all AI-generated or AI-assisted content as required under the IT Rules 2026 Amendment.
• Not publishing content that is prohibited under Indian law, including content that threatens the sovereignty of India, public order, or decency.

7. AI-Generated Content Policy

In compliance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026:

• Any content on StartupFeed.in that has been created, substantially modified, or generated using Artificial Intelligence tools will carry a clear, visible label (e.g., “This article contains AI-assisted content” or “AI-Generated Image”).
• We embed metadata and provenance information in AI-generated content where technically feasible.
• All AI-assisted content undergoes human editorial review before publication.
• Users contributing guest articles or content must disclose if AI tools were used in content creation.
• We prohibit the publication of deepfakes, AI-generated impersonations, non-consensual intimate imagery, or any synthetically generated content that violates Indian law.

8. Sponsored Content and Advertising

• Advertisements and sponsored content are clearly labelled as “Sponsored,” “Promoted,” “Partner Content,” or “Advertisement.”
• Advertising material on any page will not exceed the editorial content on that page.
• We do not allow advertisements that are misleading, deceptive, or in violation of the ASCI Code for Self-Regulation in Advertising or the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
• The opinions expressed in sponsored content belong to the sponsors and do not represent the editorial views of StartupFeed.in.
• We may use third-party advertising networks (such as Google AdSense) that use cookies for ad personalization. See our Privacy Policy for details.

9. Disclaimers

A. No Professional Advice

The content on StartupFeed.in is published for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional financial, legal, investment, tax, or business advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making any decisions based on information you read on our Website.

B. No Warranty

The Website and its content are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis, without any warranties of any kind, whether 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:

• The Website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
• The results obtained from the use of the Website will be accurate or reliable.
• Any errors or defects in the Website will be corrected.

C. Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy in our reporting, we do not guarantee that all information published is complete, current, or error-free. We may update, modify, or remove content at any time without notice. Readers are encouraged to verify critical information from primary sources.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:

• Incunation Global, its founders, directors, employees, editors, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Website.
• This limitation applies to damages arising from the content published on the Website, reliance on information provided, loss of data, loss of business opportunity, or any other claim related to your use of the Website.
• Our total liability, in aggregate, for any claim arising under or in connection with these Terms, shall not exceed the amount paid by you (if any) to us during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

This limitation of liability is applicable to the fullest extent permitted under Indian law, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Incunation Global, its founders, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of the Website.
• Your violation of these Terms.
• Your violation of any applicable law or regulation.
• Any content you post or submit to the Website.
• Your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any third party.

12. Third-Party Links and Services

StartupFeed.in may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement. You access third-party sites at your own risk. We encourage you to read the terms of service and privacy policy of every website you visit.

13. Content Removal and Takedown

We may remove, disable access to, or modify any content on the Website at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Content that violates these Terms or our Acceptable Use Policy.
• Content subject to a valid takedown request under the Copyright Act, 1957.
• Content ordered to be removed by a court of competent jurisdiction.
• Content directed to be removed by a government authority under Section 69A of the IT Act, 2000, or through the MHA Sahyog Portal, or by any authorized government agency.
• Content that violates the Code of Ethics under Part III of the IT Rules, 2021.

In the case of government blocking orders, we are required to comply within 3 hours of receiving such orders, as mandated by the IT (Amendment) Rules, 2026.

14. Grievance Redressal Mechanism

In compliance with Rule 11 of the IT Rules, 2021 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, we have appointed a Grievance Officer:

Acknowledgement: We will acknowledge your complaint within 24 hours of receiving it.

Resolution: We will endeavour to resolve your complaint within 15 days of receiving it.

15. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is a separate, standalone document available at startupfeed.in/privacy-policy. The Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and the IT Act, 2000. By using the Website, you consent to the terms of our Privacy Policy.

16. Modifications to the Website and Terms

• Website Changes: We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website (or any part of it) at any time, with or without notice.
• Terms Changes: We may revise these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
• Material Changes: For significant changes that affect your rights, we will provide a prominent notice on the Website.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

17. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Breach of these Terms.
• Engagement in activities that are illegal or harmful.
• At the direction of law enforcement or a government authority.

Upon termination, your right to use the Website ceases immediately. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to intellectual property rights, indemnification, limitation of liability, and governing law.

18. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, including but not limited to:

• The Information Technology Act, 2000
• The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (as amended)
• The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
• The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
• The Copyright Act, 1957
• The Consumer Protection Act, 2019

Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Incunation Global regarding the use of StartupFeed.in and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

21. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of that provision or the right to enforce it at a later time.

22. Contact Us

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

© 2026 Incunation Global. All rights reserved. These Terms of Service were last reviewed and updated on April 14, 2026.