Terms and Conditions
Last updated: March 10, 2026
Welcome to Guide Startups. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use our site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using Guide Startups, you accept these Terms and our Privacy Policy. We may update these terms at any time; continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
2. Use of the Service
Guide Startups provides a directory and informational content for founders, including company listings, blog articles, and guides. You agree to:
- Use the site only for lawful purposes
- Not attempt to disrupt, overload, or harm the site or its systems
- Not scrape, copy, or redistribute content in bulk without permission
- Not use the site in any way that violates applicable laws
3. No Affiliation with Y Combinator
Guide Startups is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Y Combinator or any of its programs. Company and founder information is compiled from publicly available sources. We do not guarantee accuracy or completeness of any data on this site.
4. Intellectual Property
The design, layout, and original content on Guide Startups are owned by us or our licensors. You may view and share links to our content for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, modify, or distribute our content for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
5. Third-Party Content and Advertising
Our site may display third-party advertisements (e.g., through Google AdSense). We are not responsible for the content, products, or services of advertisers. Your interactions with advertisers are solely between you and them. We may earn fees when you click on or interact with certain ads.
6. Disclaimers
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES. INFORMATION ON THE SITE IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL, LEGAL, OR FINANCIAL ADVICE.
7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FOUNDERDIR AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US, IF ANY, IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM (OR ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS, WHICHEVER IS GREATER).
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Guide Startups and its operators from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the site or your violation of these Terms.
9. Governing Law
Guide Startups is operated from Bangladesh. These Terms are governed by the laws of Bangladesh. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of competent jurisdiction in Bangladesh, subject to applicable mandatory consumer protection laws in your country.
10. Changes
We may modify these Terms at any time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact
For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us via our About page or the contact information provided there.