Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions for Startup Kickoff 2025

1. Eligibility

• • The program is open to early-stage startups incorporated in India or with substantial operations in India .
• • Startups must have a working MVP or prototype and a founding team with at least one full-time member.
• • Employees, affiliates, and direct relatives of the Organizer are not eligible to participate.

2. Application & Selection

• • Applications must be submitted via the official platform before the deadline stated.
• • The Organizer reserves the right to shortlist and select participants based on predefined evaluation criteria.
• • Selected participants will be notified via call/ email; the Organizer’s decision is final and non-negotiable.

3. Participation Requirements

• • Startups must submit their pitch deck to te organizers prior to the event
• • Startups must man their table at all times
• • Startups will get 3 minutes to pitch
• • Failure to comply may result in disqualification from the program.

4. Confidentiality

• • All confidential or proprietary information shared during the program must be kept confidential by all parties.
• • Startups and mentors must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to accessing any sensitive material.

5. Intellectual Property

• • The Organizer makes no claims on the intellectual property of participating startups.
• • Participants retain full ownership of their ideas, code, branding, and associated materials.

6. Publicity & Media Release

• • By participating, startups grant the Organizer the right to use their names, logos, and project details for marketing and promotional purposes.
• • This includes but is not limited to social media posts, press releases, event recordings, and case studies.

7. Disqualification & Termination

• • The Organizer reserves the right to disqualify any participant found in violation of the rules or code of conduct.
• • The Organizer may cancel or modify the program due to unforeseen circumstances without prior notice.

8. Liability & Indemnity

• • The Organizer is not liable for any loss, damage, or injury incurred during the program.
• • Participants agree to indemnify the Organizer against any third-party claims resulting from their actions.

9. Governing Law

• • These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of [Applicable Jurisdiction].

10. Acceptance

• • By submitting the application, the startup acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to abide by these Terms & Conditions.