1.Definitions

"Platform" means the mobile application, website, software and related services operated by the Company.

"User Content" means any data, profiles, documents, messages, voice notes or materials uploaded or shared by Users.

"Startup User" means any user registering as a startup entity.

"Investor User" means any user registering as an investor.

"Services" means matchmaking, profile discovery, communication tools and related digital features.

2.Nature of Services

The Platform is a technology marketplace facilitating discovery and communication between startups and investors. We act solely as an intermediary. The Company:

• Does not provide financial, legal, tax or investment advice;
• Does not broker transactions;
• Does not hold or handle User funds;
• Does not guarantee investments, funding or outcomes.

All decisions, communications and transactions occur independently between Users.

3.Eligibility & Representations

You represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years old;
• You are legally competent to contract;
• All information you provide is true, accurate and current;
• You have the authority to act on behalf of any entity you represent.

Misrepresentation may result in immediate suspension or termination.

4.Account Security

You are responsible for safeguarding your login credentials and for all activity occurring under your account. The Company is not liable for unauthorized access resulting from your failure to keep credentials secure. Notify us promptly of any suspected unauthorized use.

5.User Content & Licence

You retain ownership of your User Content. You grant the Company a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sub-licensable licence to host, store, display, reproduce and distribute your User Content solely for operating, providing and improving the Platform. This licence ends when you delete the relevant User Content or your account, except for copies retained as required by law or for legitimate backup/fraud-prevention purposes.

You warrant that you have all rights to the content you upload and that it does not violate any law or third-party rights.

6.Verification Disclaimer

Any verification documents collected (such as a Certificate of Incorporation or CIN) are used for internal risk-reduction only. The Company does not certify authenticity, does not endorse any User, and does not guarantee the accuracy of any profile or information. Users must conduct their own independent due diligence before relying on any other User or entering into any dealing.

7.Prohibited Activities

You shall not:

• Provide false or misleading information;
• Impersonate any person or entity;
• Engage in fraud or any illegal activity;
• Upload unlawful, infringing, defamatory or abusive content;
• Attempt to manipulate, reverse-engineer, scrape or hack the Platform;
• Use the Platform for money laundering or any prohibited financial conduct.

Violation may result in suspension or termination and, where appropriate, referral to authorities.

8.Data Security & Breach Limitation

The Company implements reasonable technical and organizational safeguards. However, you acknowledge that no system is completely secure and that breaches may occur despite safeguards. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company shall not be liable for unauthorized access, data loss, cyber incidents or third-party attacks, except where caused by the Company's gross negligence or wilful misconduct. Our handling of personal data and breach notification is governed by the Privacy Policy.

9.No Warranties

The Platform is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE." The Company disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including as to accuracy of User Content, uninterrupted or error-free service, successful matches, and any financial outcomes.

10.Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company shall not be liable for investment losses, business failures, lost profits or opportunities, reputational harm, indirect or consequential damages, or disputes between Users. The Company's total aggregate liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you to the Company (if any) in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

11.Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and its officers, directors, employees and affiliates from any claims, losses or expenses arising out of your use of the Platform, your User Content, your breach of these Terms, your violation of any law, or your disputes with other Users.

12.Suspension & Termination

The Company may suspend or terminate accounts for violation of these Terms, suspected fraud, legal compliance, or at its reasonable discretion. Termination does not limit the Company's other legal rights or remedies.

13.Intellectual Property

All Platform software, branding, design, trademarks and technology are owned by the Company. No rights are granted to you except the limited right to use the Platform as permitted by these Terms.

14.Moderation Rights & Access Restrictions

The Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, to monitor Platform activity, review User Content and interactions, remove content deemed inappropriate or harmful, issue warnings, temporarily suspend accounts, permanently terminate access, and restrict features for specific Users. Such action may be taken where a User is found to violate these Terms, abuse or harass others, engage in fraudulent or unlawful conduct, compromise platform safety or integrity, or repeatedly receive valid reports from other Users.

Provided actions are taken in good faith to protect the Platform and its Users, the Company shall not be liable for account suspension, content removal, access restriction or termination decisions, and is not obligated to provide justification for moderation actions.

15.Third-Party Services & Links

The Platform may integrate or link to third-party services. The Company is not responsible for the content, policies or practices of any third party, and your use of such services is at your own risk and subject to their terms.

16.Modifications

The Company may update these Terms at any time. We will update the "Last Updated" date and, for material changes, provide reasonable notice within the app. Your continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

17.Governing Law, Jurisdiction & Arbitration

These Terms are governed by the laws of India, and the courts at Gurugram, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction, subject to arbitration below. Any dispute shall first be attempted to be resolved amicably; failing which, it shall be referred to binding arbitration by a sole arbitrator under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, seated at Gurugram, India, conducted in English.

18.Grievance Officer

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules made thereunder, the Grievance Officer for the Platform is:

• Email: business@vaiyuh.com

We will acknowledge complaints within 24 hours and endeavour to resolve them within 15 days of receipt.

19.General

These Terms (with the Privacy Policy) are the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the Platform. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in effect. Our failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver. You may not assign your rights without our consent; we may assign ours to an affiliate or successor. Neither party is liable for delays caused by events beyond its reasonable control (force majeure). Notices to you may be given within the app or by email. Sections relating to User Content licence, IP, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnity, governing law and these general terms survive termination.