Effective Date: May 14, 2026
Welcome to Spotlight on Startups (accessible at https://www.spotlightonstartups.com). By accessing our website and participating in our “Business Spotlight” program, you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our services or submit your information.
1. The “Business Spotlight” Service
Spotlight on Startups provides a platform for founders and businesses to share their stories. While we aim to feature all qualifying startups that apply, we reserve the right to refuse, edit, or remove any submission at our sole discretion, without notice, if the content is deemed inappropriate, fraudulent, or off-topic.
2. Intellectual Property & Content License
By submitting your company information, elevator pitch, logos, and images through our forms:
- Ownership: You retain ownership of your intellectual property.
- License: You grant Spotlight on Startups a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, reproduce, edit, and display your submitted content on our website, in our newsletters, and across our social media channels for promotional purposes.
- Representation: You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to all content you submit and that its publication will not infringe upon the rights of any third party.
3. AI Communication & Automated Outreach
To facilitate the interview process, Spotlight on Startups utilizes AI-driven agents. By providing your contact information and opting in via our submission forms, you agree to:
- Receive automated phone calls and/or SMS messages from our AI assistant to coordinate your feature.
- Receive emails from our team regarding your application status, interview questions, or publication updates.
- You acknowledge that standard message and data rates may apply and that you can opt-out at any time.
4. No Guarantee of Results
Spotlight on Startups provides this feature as a promotional opportunity. We do not guarantee:
- A specific publication date.
- Specific amounts of website traffic, lead generation, or investor interest resulting from your feature.
- The accuracy of the AI-transcribed content (though we provide opportunities for correction).
5. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Spotlight on Startups, its owner Gregg, or its affiliates be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, loss of data or profit) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on our website, even if we have been notified of the possibility of such damage.
6. Prohibited Use
You agree not to use our website or submission forms to:
- Submit defamatory, obscene, or unlawful material.
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with a business.
- Attempt to interfere with the proper working of the site or our AI automation tools.
7. Accuracy of Materials
The materials appearing on our website could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Spotlight on Startups does not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete, or current. We may make changes to the materials contained on the website at any time without notice.
8. External Links
We have not reviewed all of the sites linked to our website and are not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Spotlight on Startups. Use of any such linked website is at the user’s own risk.
9. Modifications
Spotlight on Startups may revise these Terms and Conditions at any time without notice. By using this website, you are agreeing to be bound by the then-current version of these terms.
10. Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Spotlight on Startups operates, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that State or location.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Spotlight on Startups Email: Editor@SpotlightOnStartups.com Website: https://www.spotlightonstartups.com