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Last updated: May 1, 2026

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Plain language summary:Use the platform fairly, don't abuse it or resell data, and we'll provide you a great service. Disputes are handled via arbitration in California under Delaware law.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the IdeaFoundry.wiki platform ("Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Platform.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Platform. By creating an account, you confirm you are at least 13 years old and have the legal capacity to enter a binding agreement.

2. Description of Service

IdeaFoundry provides a market intelligence platform that analyzes publicly available online conversations to surface startup opportunities. The Platform includes:

  • Access to aggregated opportunity reports and demand signals
  • AI-powered analysis, scoring, and categorization tools
  • Export, API, and integration capabilities (subscription-dependent)
  • Team collaboration and workspace features (subscription-dependent)

    • We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Platform or any feature at any time with reasonable notice.

    3. Accounts & Registration

    To access most Platform features, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Maintain the security of your password and accept responsibility for all activity under your account
  • Promptly notify us of any unauthorized use of your account
  • Not share your account credentials with others (one account per individual)

    • We reserve the right to terminate accounts that are found to be in violation of these Terms.

    4. Subscriptions & Billing

    **Free Plan:** Available without payment. Features are limited as described on our Pricing page.

    **Paid Plans:** Pro and Team subscriptions are billed monthly or annually in advance. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis.

    **Trials:** Free trials provide full feature access for 14 days. No charge is made during the trial period. If you cancel before the trial ends, you will not be charged.

    **Cancellation:** You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. No refunds are issued for partial periods, except where required by law.

    **Price Changes:** We will provide at least 30 days' notice before changing subscription prices. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.

    5. Acceptable Use

    You agree not to use the Platform to:

  • Violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights
  • Access or attempt to access accounts, systems, or data you are not authorized to access
  • Reverse-engineer, decompile, or extract source code from the Platform
  • Scrape, crawl, or systematically download Platform content without authorization
  • Resell, sublicense, or redistribute Platform data or reports without written permission
  • Use the Platform to generate content intended to deceive, mislead, or defraud others
  • Overload, disrupt, or impair Platform infrastructure (e.g., DDoS, excessive API calls beyond plan limits)
  • Upload malicious code, viruses, or any software intended to damage or interfere with the Platform
  • Use the Platform for any purpose competitive with IdeaFoundry without prior written consent

    • Violations may result in immediate account termination and legal action where appropriate.

    6. Intellectual Property

    **Our content:** The Platform, its original content, features, and functionality are owned by IdeaFoundry and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Platform or its content without prior written permission.

    **Your content:** Any content you submit (feedback, reviews, feature requests) grants IdeaFoundry a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and incorporate that content into the Platform or related materials.

    **Data sources:** The underlying public data used to generate opportunity signals is sourced from third-party platforms. IdeaFoundry does not claim ownership over source data. Opportunity reports represent IdeaFoundry's original analytical work product.

    7. Disclaimer of Warranties

    THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IDEAFOUNDRY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

    We do not warrant that:

  • The Platform will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Opportunity data or demand scores will be accurate, complete, or current
  • Revenue estimates or market projections will be achieved
  • Results from using the Platform will meet your expectations

    • Opportunity reports are informational tools, not investment advice or market guarantees.

    8. Limitation of Liability

    TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IDEAFOUNDRY AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES — INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES — ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PLATFORM, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

    OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS UNDER THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO IDEAFOUNDRY IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM OR (B) $100 USD.

    9. Indemnification

    You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless IdeaFoundry, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Platform in violation of these Terms; (b) your violation of any applicable law or third-party right; or (c) content you submit to the Platform.

    10. Governing Law & Disputes

    These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

    Any dispute arising from these Terms or use of the Platform shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), conducted in San Francisco, California. You waive any right to a jury trial or class action participation.

    If any provision of this arbitration clause is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force.

    11. Termination

    We may terminate or suspend your access to the Platform immediately, without prior notice, if you materially breach these Terms or we are required to do so by law.

    Upon termination: your right to use the Platform ceases immediately; you may request export of your data within 30 days before it is deleted; provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including Sections 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10) shall survive.

    12. Changes to Terms

    We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. For material changes, we will provide at least 30 days' notice via email or in-app notification. Continued use of the Platform after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

    13. Contact

    For questions about these Terms:

    **Email:** hello@ideafoundry.wiki

    **Mail:** IdeaFoundry, Inc., Legal Team, 123 Startup Ave, San Francisco, CA 94105