Effective Date: May 29, 2026
Welcome to Founded.org (“Founded,” “Website,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By visiting, accessing, or using this Website, you agree to the terms outlined below. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the Website.
Purpose of This Website
Founded.org provides educational and informational content relating to entrepreneurship, startups, software, business services, marketing, technology, online business, and related topics.
The content published on this Website is intended for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal, financial, tax, accounting, investment, business, or professional advice.
You are responsible for evaluating any information presented on this Website before acting upon it.
Informational Use Only
Content available through Founded.org is provided as general information and commentary.
Nothing contained on this Website creates a professional-client relationship or should be interpreted as professional guidance, recommendations, guarantees, or assurances of any kind.
Any decisions made based on information found on this Website are made solely at your own risk.
Website Availability & Accuracy
Although we strive to provide useful and accurate information, Founded.org makes no guarantees regarding:
- Accuracy or completeness of content
- Availability of information
- Ongoing access to the Website
- Correction of errors or omissions
- Results obtained from using information on the Website
Information may become outdated and may be changed, updated, or removed without notice.
Reviews, Lists & Recommendations
Founded.org may publish reviews, rankings, comparisons, recommendations, case studies, interviews, editorials, and other opinion-based content regarding products, software, services, companies, agencies, consultants, and business solutions.
These materials reflect opinions and observations available at the time of publication.
Placement within rankings, lists, comparisons, or recommendations should not be interpreted as a guarantee of quality, performance, suitability, future success, or user satisfaction.
Readers should independently verify information before making business or purchasing decisions.
Business Relationships & Compensation Disclosure
Founded.org may maintain commercial, affiliate, advertising, referral, sponsorship, ownership, investment, management, partnership, or other business relationships with companies, products, services, or organizations discussed on this Website.
As a result, Founded.org, its owners, contributors, affiliates, or related entities may receive compensation, referral revenue, commissions, sponsorship fees, advertising payments, or other forms of economic benefit from companies featured on the Website.
Readers should assume that financial or business relationships may exist between Founded.org and certain organizations discussed within our content.
Such relationships do not constitute guarantees regarding the quality or suitability of any company, product, or service.
Affiliate Links
Certain links on Founded.org may be affiliate links.
If you click on an affiliate link and later make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may receive compensation at no additional cost to you.
Sponsored Material
Some content may be created in connection with sponsors, advertisers, partners, or commercial relationships.
Where required, such relationships will be disclosed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Sponsored content should not be viewed as an endorsement or guarantee of any company, product, service, or result.
External Websites
Founded.org may link to third-party websites and services.
We do not control and are not responsible for:
- Third-party content
- Third-party privacy practices
- Third-party products or services
- Availability or functionality of external websites
- Claims made by third parties
Any interactions with third-party organizations are solely between you and those organizations.
Ownership of Content
Unless otherwise indicated, all original content published on Founded.org, including articles, graphics, logos, text, images, layouts, databases, and other materials, remains the property of Founded.org or its licensors.
Such materials are protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
Personal, non-commercial use is permitted. Any commercial reproduction, redistribution, modification, republication, or exploitation requires prior written consent.
Fair Use & Republishing
Brief excerpts may be quoted for commentary, educational purposes, criticism, or news reporting when proper attribution and a link to the original source are included.
Unauthorized scraping, bulk copying, automated harvesting, commercial redistribution, or use of substantial portions of Website content for machine learning or artificial intelligence training purposes is prohibited without written authorization.
Trademarks
All third-party trademarks, trade names, logos, service marks, and product names referenced on this Website remain the property of their respective owners.
Their inclusion does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, partnership, or affiliation unless expressly stated.
User Contributions
If you submit comments, articles, suggestions, feedback, or other content to Founded.org, you represent that you possess all rights necessary to submit such material.
By submitting content, you grant Founded.org a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable, non-exclusive license to use, modify, publish, reproduce, distribute, and display the content in any media.
We reserve the right to remove, edit, reject, or republish user-submitted content at our discretion.
Intellectual Property Claims
If you believe content published on Founded.org infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us with sufficient information regarding the claim.
We reserve the right to remove or restrict access to content while reviewing allegations.
Artificial Intelligence Notice
Some content on Founded.org may be researched, drafted, summarized, translated, enhanced, or otherwise assisted through artificial intelligence technologies.
While we review content prior to publication, we cannot guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or suitability of AI-assisted content.
Readers should independently verify important information before relying upon it.
Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Violate applicable laws while using the Website
- Attempt unauthorized access to systems or data
- Introduce malware, malicious code, or harmful technologies
- Interfere with Website functionality
- Scrape or harvest content using automated methods
- Misrepresent your identity
- Use the Website for fraudulent, unlawful, or abusive purposes
Privacy Notice
Information We Collect
Information you voluntarily provide may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Contact details
- Form submissions
- Survey responses
- Feedback and correspondence
Information automatically collected may include:
- IP address
- Browser information
- Device information
- Operating system details
- Referring URLs
- Analytics information
- Cookie-related data
Use of Information
Collected information may be used to:
- Operate and maintain the Website
- Improve content and user experience
- Analyze Website performance
- Respond to inquiries
- Prevent abuse and fraud
- Fulfill legal obligations
- Communicate with users when requested
Cookies & Similar Technologies
Founded.org may use cookies and related technologies to improve functionality, remember preferences, analyze traffic patterns, and enhance user experience.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
Analytics & Advertising
We may use third-party analytics, advertising, and measurement platforms to better understand Website usage and improve our content.
These providers may collect information according to their own privacy practices.
Sharing Information
We do not sell personal information.
Information may be shared:
- With vendors and service providers
- With affiliated or commonly controlled entities
- To comply with legal requirements
- To protect our rights and operations
- As part of a business transaction, merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing event, or sale of assets
Information Security
We maintain reasonable safeguards intended to protect information under our control.
However, no security measure is perfect, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access or misuse.
Retention of Information
Information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary for legitimate business, operational, legal, or compliance purposes.
Children’s Privacy
Founded.org is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including access, correction, deletion, or other rights recognized by applicable law.
Requests may be submitted through our contact methods.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Founded.org and its owners, officers, employees, contractors, affiliates, licensors, contributors, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages arising from:
- Use of the Website
- Reliance on Website content
- Third-party services or websites
- Business losses
- Data loss
- Interruptions in service
- Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions
Your exclusive remedy is to discontinue use of the Website.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Founded.org and its owners, affiliates, contributors, contractors, licensors, employees, and representatives from claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from your use of the Website or violation of these terms.
Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Updates to This Policy
Founded.org may revise these terms, disclosures, and privacy practices at any time.
Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the Website following publication of changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Contact
Questions regarding these terms, disclosures, or privacy practices may be submitted through the contact information provided on the Website.
