Effective Date: September 9, 2026
Last Updated: September 9, 2026

Welcome to The Founders Magazine.

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of The Founders Magazine, including our website at www.thefoundersmagazine.com, articles, newsletters, digital publications, research, rankings, features, interactive services, and other content or services that link to these Terms (collectively, the “Services”).

Throughout these Terms, “The Founders Magazine,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to The Founders Magazine and the entity that owns or operates the publication.

By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms and agree to be bound by them.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Services.

1. About The Founders Magazine

The Founders Magazine is an independent business media and intelligence platform covering companies, founders, markets, capital, technology, leadership, entrepreneurship, and developments affecting the global economy.

Our Services may include:

News and business journalism
Analysis and commentary
Company and founder profiles
Interviews
Market and investment-related information
Rankings and research
Data, charts and statistics
Newsletters
Contributor and opinion content
Sponsored or branded content
Advertising
Events, reports or other media products

Unless expressly stated otherwise, content available through the Services is provided for general informational and editorial purposes.

2. Acceptance and Eligibility

By using the Services, you represent that you are legally permitted to use them under the laws applicable to you.

If you are not old enough to enter into a legally binding agreement in your jurisdiction, you may use the Services only with the involvement and permission of a parent or legal guardian where required by law.

You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the Services complies with all laws and regulations applicable in your location.

3. Permitted Use

The Founders Magazine grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable and revocable right to access and use the Services for lawful personal, informational and internal business purposes, subject to these Terms.

You may:

Read and access publicly available articles;
Share links to our articles through social media, email or other lawful channels;
Quote reasonable portions of our content where permitted by applicable copyright law and accompanied by appropriate attribution;
Print or save reasonable portions of content for personal, non-commercial use.

Any rights not expressly granted under these Terms are reserved by The Founders Magazine and the applicable rights holders.

4. Prohibited Use

You must not use the Services in a manner that infringes our rights, interferes with our operations or violates applicable law.

Without prior written authorization, you may not:

Reproduce, republish, distribute or commercially exploit substantial portions of our articles or other content;
Copy entire articles and publish them on another website, application, newsletter, database or platform;
Remove copyright notices, attribution, trademarks or other proprietary notices;
Misrepresent our content as your own;
Use our name, logo, branding or trademarks in a manner suggesting endorsement, affiliation or sponsorship without permission;
Circumvent paywalls, authentication systems, technical restrictions or access controls;
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our servers, databases, accounts or systems;
Introduce malware, malicious code, automated attacks or other harmful technology;
Use the Services for fraud, impersonation, harassment, unlawful discrimination or other illegal activity;
Interfere with the availability, security or integrity of the Services;
Use automated systems in violation of these Terms or our technical access controls.

We reserve the right to restrict or block activity that we reasonably believe violates these Terms or threatens the security, integrity or commercial value of the Services.

5. Automated Access, Scraping and Artificial Intelligence

Except where expressly authorized by us in writing or required by applicable law, you may not use automated tools, bots, crawlers, scrapers, agents or similar technologies to systematically extract, reproduce or collect content from the Services.

Without our prior written permission, our content may not be used to:

Build or populate commercial content databases;
Create substantially similar publications or services;
Train, fine-tune, validate or develop artificial intelligence or machine-learning models;
Create datasets for generative artificial intelligence systems;
Generate substitute versions of our articles at scale;
Systematically extract our journalism, analysis, rankings, research or proprietary data.

Nothing in this section is intended to restrict legitimate search-engine indexing, lawful quotation, statutory exceptions or other uses that cannot legally be excluded.

Authorization for commercial licensing, data access or content syndication must be obtained from The Founders Magazine.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

The Services and their original content are protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual-property laws.

Except where otherwise indicated, The Founders Magazine or its licensors own or control the intellectual-property rights in original materials appearing on the Services, including:

Articles and editorial features;
Original analysis and research;
Interviews;
Graphics and illustrations;
Photography owned or licensed by us;
Videos and multimedia;
Rankings and proprietary compilations;
Page designs and layouts;
Databases and structured content where legally protectable;
Logos, trademarks and brand elements;
Newsletter content;
Original charts and visualizations.

Third-party photographs, trademarks, data, quotations and other materials remain the property of their respective owners.

No provision of these Terms transfers ownership of any intellectual property to you.

7. Sharing and Republishing Content

We encourage readers to share links to The Founders Magazine.

Unless otherwise permitted by law, republication of complete or substantial portions of our articles requires prior written permission.

When quoting our journalism, you should:

Use only the amount reasonably necessary for your purpose;
Clearly attribute The Founders Magazine;
Identify the relevant author where appropriate;
Provide a link to the original article when publishing online;
Avoid presenting excerpts in a way that is misleading or removes important context.

Commercial syndication, media licensing and large-scale republication require separate authorization.

8. Editorial Content and Accuracy

The Founders Magazine seeks to produce accurate, responsible and well-sourced journalism.

However, business, financial, technological and market information can change rapidly. Although we may correct or update content when appropriate, we do not warrant that every article, statistic, quotation, valuation, market figure, company description or other item will always be complete, current or error-free.

Publication of an article does not constitute a guarantee regarding:

The future performance of a company;
The accuracy of third-party projections;
Investment returns;
Funding outcomes;
Valuations;
Market movements;
Business performance;
Commercial viability.

Readers should independently verify information when making significant business, legal, investment or financial decisions.

Our editorial practices may also be governed by a separate Editorial Policy published on the website.

9. No Financial or Investment Advice

The Founders Magazine is a media publication and does not provide personalized financial, securities, investment, tax or portfolio-management advice.

Nothing published through the Services should be interpreted as:

An offer to buy or sell securities;
A solicitation of an investment;
A securities recommendation;
Personalized investment advice;
A representation that any investment is suitable for a particular individual;
A guarantee of future returns.

Information about companies, funding rounds, investors, IPOs, acquisitions, valuations, stocks, markets or other financial subjects is provided for journalistic and informational purposes.

You are solely responsible for your investment decisions and should seek advice from appropriately qualified professionals when necessary.

10. No Legal, Tax or Professional Advice

Content available through The Founders Magazine does not constitute legal, accounting, tax, medical or other regulated professional advice.

Articles discussing regulations, taxes, employment, company formation, contracts, compliance or similar matters are informational and should not replace advice from qualified professionals familiar with your specific circumstances and jurisdiction.

11. Market Data, Rankings and Research

The Services may publish rankings, estimates, research, market information, company valuations, financial data or other analytical material.

Such information may be based on:

Publicly available information;
Company disclosures;
Regulatory filings;
Third-party databases;
Industry sources;
Interviews;
Estimates;
Editorial methodologies.

Data may be delayed, approximate, revised or incomplete.

Where we publish rankings, scoring systems or methodologies, we may modify them over time to reflect changes in available information, editorial judgment or research methodology.

Inclusion in or exclusion from a ranking does not constitute an endorsement, certification or recommendation.

12. Opinion and Contributor Content

The Services may include columns, guest articles, interviews, commentary and other material created by independent contributors.

Opinions expressed by individual authors or interview subjects belong to those individuals unless expressly identified as an official position of The Founders Magazine.

Publication of an opinion does not necessarily mean that The Founders Magazine endorses that opinion.

We reserve editorial discretion over whether to publish, edit, update, annotate or remove contributor content.

13. Content Submitted to The Founders Magazine

If you voluntarily submit articles, pitches, comments, photographs, company information, press materials, feedback, corrections, story suggestions or other content (“Submitted Content”), you represent that:

You have the necessary rights and permissions to submit it;
The submission does not knowingly infringe another party’s intellectual-property, privacy or contractual rights;
The submission is not knowingly unlawful, fraudulent or defamatory;
Information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

Unless a separate written agreement provides otherwise, submitting material does not guarantee publication, coverage, compensation or any particular editorial treatment.

For material that we accept for publication, you grant The Founders Magazine a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, reproduce, edit, format, publish, distribute, display, archive and promote that content in connection with our publication and Services.

Separate contributor, freelance, licensing or commissioning agreements will take precedence over this section where applicable.

14. Press Releases, Pitches and Requests for Coverage

Sending a press release, company announcement, founder profile, funding announcement, product launch, interview request or other material to The Founders Magazine does not create an obligation to publish it.

Editorial coverage is determined independently by our editorial team.

Unless clearly identified as sponsored or commercial content, editorial coverage cannot be guaranteed through payment, advertising purchases, partnerships or commercial relationships.

We reserve complete editorial discretion regarding:

Whether a subject is covered;
How a story is framed;
Headlines;
Editing;
Publication timing;
Corrections;
Updates;
Removal where appropriate.

15. Advertising, Sponsorships and Commercial Content

The Services may contain advertisements, sponsorships, affiliate links, branded content or other commercial material.

We may receive compensation from advertisers, sponsors, affiliate partners or commercial partners.

Where required, sponsored or commercially influenced content will be appropriately identified.

The appearance of advertising on The Founders Magazine does not necessarily constitute our endorsement or recommendation of the advertiser, product, security, service or organization.

Advertisers are responsible for claims made in their advertisements and promotional material.

Our editorial decision-making is intended to remain separate from commercial relationships, subject to our published editorial standards.

16. Affiliate Links

Certain pages may contain affiliate links.

If you purchase a product or service through an affiliate link, The Founders Magazine may receive a commission or other benefit without necessarily increasing the price paid by you.

Affiliate relationships do not guarantee the quality, availability, suitability or performance of third-party products or services.

You should conduct your own assessment before purchasing or relying on any third-party product or service.

17. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Services may contain links to websites, applications, products, advertisements, social networks or services operated by third parties.

These links are provided for convenience, reference or journalistic context.

The Founders Magazine does not control third-party services and is not responsible for their:

Content;
Availability;
Security;
Accuracy;
Products or services;
Privacy practices;
Terms and conditions.

Your interactions with third parties are governed by their own agreements and policies.

A link to an external website does not necessarily imply endorsement.

18. Accounts and Registered Services

If we introduce or provide user accounts, subscriber areas or other registered services, you are responsible for:

Providing accurate registration information;
Maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials;
Preventing unauthorized access to your account;
Promptly informing us of suspected unauthorized use.

You may not transfer, sell or improperly share access credentials where doing so violates the conditions applicable to the relevant service.

We may suspend or terminate accounts reasonably believed to be compromised, fraudulent or used in violation of these Terms.

19. Newsletters and Electronic Communications

If you subscribe to one of our newsletters or marketing communications, you consent to receiving the communications you requested.

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails through the unsubscribe mechanism included in those communications or by contacting us.

Certain administrative, security or transactional communications may not be subject to marketing opt-out mechanisms where they are necessary to provide a service you requested.

Our handling of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy.

20. Paid Services and Subscriptions

The Founders Magazine may introduce paid subscriptions, reports, memberships, events, data products or other paid services.

Additional terms may apply to those products.

Where paid services are offered, applicable prices, billing periods, renewal conditions, cancellation rights and material restrictions will be disclosed before purchase.

Unless otherwise stated, payments may be handled by third-party payment processors subject to their respective terms.

Nothing in these Terms limits cancellation, refund or consumer rights that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.

21. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us.

Personal information collected through the Services is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data-protection requirements.

The Privacy Policy explains matters including:

Information we collect;
Why we process information;
Cookies and similar technologies;
Third-party service providers;
Data retention;
Security;
Privacy rights available in certain jurisdictions.

By using the Services, you acknowledge that you have had an opportunity to review our Privacy Policy.

22. Copyright Complaints

We respect intellectual-property rights.

If you believe material appearing on The Founders Magazine infringes your copyright, please contact us and provide sufficient information to allow us to investigate the matter, including:

Identification of the copyrighted work;
Identification and location of the allegedly infringing material;
Your name and contact information;
An explanation of your rights in the material;
A statement that you believe the disputed use is unauthorized;
Any other information reasonably necessary to evaluate the request.

We may remove, restrict or restore content after reviewing a complaint and any relevant response.

Knowingly submitting false or misleading intellectual-property complaints may have legal consequences.

23. Corrections and Editorial Complaints

We welcome good-faith reports of material factual inaccuracies.

Requests for corrections should clearly identify:

The relevant article;
The statement believed to be incorrect;
Why it is incorrect;
Reliable supporting evidence where available.

We reserve editorial discretion concerning the form of any correction, clarification, update or editor’s note.

Disagreement with an article, criticism or unfavorable reporting does not by itself establish that material is inaccurate.

24. Availability of the Services

We aim to maintain reliable access to the Services but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free availability.

We may temporarily or permanently:

Modify features;
Update software;
Perform maintenance;
Restrict access;
Remove content;
Suspend particular services.

We are not responsible for outages or interruptions caused by circumstances outside our reasonable control.

25. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

The Founders Magazine does not make warranties or representations that:

The Services will always be available;
Content will be error-free;
All information will always be current or complete;
The Services will meet every user’s requirements;
Third-party content will be accurate;
Use of information published through the Services will produce any particular business, financial or investment result.

Nothing in these Terms excludes warranties or rights that cannot legally be excluded.

26. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Founders Magazine and its owners, affiliates, officers, employees, editors, contributors, contractors and agents will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, punitive or consequential losses arising from or relating to your use of the Services.

This may include loss of:

Profits;
Revenue;
Business opportunities;
Data;
Reputation;
Investment value;
Anticipated savings.

We are not responsible for losses resulting solely from decisions made in reliance on general information published through the Services.

Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability where such limitation or exclusion is prohibited by applicable law, including liability that cannot legally be waived.

27. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Founders Magazine and its owners, affiliates, officers, employees and agents against claims, liabilities, damages, losses and reasonable costs arising from:

Your unlawful use of the Services;
Material you submit in violation of these Terms;
Your infringement of third-party rights;
Your material breach of these Terms.

This section does not apply to the extent prohibited by applicable consumer law.

28. Suspension and Termination

We may restrict, suspend or terminate access to all or part of the Services where we reasonably believe that:

These Terms have been materially violated;
Access creates a security risk;
Fraud or abuse has occurred;
Our intellectual-property rights are being systematically infringed;
Restriction is required by law or legal process.

Termination does not affect rights or obligations that accrued before termination.

Sections that by their nature should survive termination will continue to apply.

29. Governing Law

Unless mandatory law applicable to you requires otherwise, these Terms are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Nothing in these Terms removes any mandatory consumer protection or statutory rights that you may have under the laws applicable to you.

30. Jurisdiction and Disputes

Before commencing formal proceedings, we encourage users to contact us so that disputes can, where possible, be resolved informally.

Unless mandatory applicable law provides otherwise, disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Users located in jurisdictions that provide mandatory local consumer dispute rights retain those rights.

31. International Users

The Founders Magazine is accessible internationally.

We do not represent that every feature, article, product or service is appropriate or legally available in every jurisdiction.

Users accessing the Services outside India are responsible for complying with applicable local laws.

Where local laws provide rights that cannot validly be waived or restricted through contractual terms, those rights will continue to apply.

32. Changes to the Services

We may modify, discontinue, replace or introduce Services, categories, products or features from time to time.

Nothing in these Terms obligates The Founders Magazine to continue providing a particular article, database, feature, archive or service indefinitely.

33. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms periodically to reflect:

Changes to our Services;
New products or features;
Legal or regulatory developments;
Security requirements;
Changes to our business operations.

When Terms are updated, the revised version will be published on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent before material changes take effect.

Your continued use of the Services after revised Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of those changes to the extent permitted by law.

34. Force Majeure

The Founders Magazine will not be responsible for delays or failures caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including:

Natural disasters;
War or civil unrest;
Government action;
Telecommunications failures;
Internet outages;
Cyber incidents;
Infrastructure failures;
Labor disruptions;
Public-health emergencies;
Failure of essential third-party services.

35. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, that provision will be interpreted or limited to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

36. No Waiver

Failure by The Founders Magazine to enforce a provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other right.

37. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent.

We may transfer or assign our rights and obligations in connection with a restructuring, acquisition, sale, merger, change of ownership or transfer of the Services, subject to applicable law.

38. No Partnership or Agency

Your use of The Founders Magazine does not create a partnership, joint venture, employment, fiduciary, franchise or agency relationship between you and The Founders Magazine.

39. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms expressly applicable to particular products or Services, constitute the agreement governing your use of the Services.

Where separate written terms apply to a subscription, contributor relationship, advertising arrangement, partnership, event or commercial service, those specific terms will control in the event of a conflict concerning that service.

40. Contact Us

For legal questions, Terms and Conditions enquiries, copyright matters or other compliance-related communications, contact:

The Founders Magazine
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Email: admin@thefoundersmagazine.com

For editorial enquiries, corrections and story-related matters, please use the appropriate editorial contact information published on our Contact page.