--- title: Terms and Conditions date: 2026-05-14T22:40:15Z modified: 2026-09-06T01:25:52Z permalink: "https://spotlightonstartups.com/terms-and-conditions/" type: page status: publish excerpt: "" wpid: 7204 author: Gregg Kell timestamp: 2026-09-06T01:25:52Z tags: [] --- **Effective Date: September 5, 2026** Spotlight on Startups is a business media platform published at [https://www.spotlightonstartups.com](https://www.spotlightonstartups.com). It is a d/b/a of Kell Web Solutions, Inc., a California corporation. By using this website or participating in our founder feature program, you agree to these terms. ## 1. Editorial coverage Spotlight on Startups publishes editorial features about founders and the companies they run. Coverage is selected at our editorial discretion. We approach companies directly and we accept inquiries, and not every inquiry results in published coverage. We may decline, edit, or decline to continue with any feature at any stage. 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