Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to Idea London, the UK’s premier startup intelligence platform. These Terms of Service govern your use of our website, services, and products. Idea London Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales, operates this platform to provide comprehensive data, analytics, and insights about the British tech ecosystem.

By accessing or using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing our database, or using any of our services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. These terms apply to all users of the platform, including investors, corporates, researchers, entrepreneurs, and casual visitors.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

3. Description of Service

Idea London provides a comprehensive startup intelligence platform that includes:

• Real-time startup databases and company profiles
• Funding intelligence and investment trend analysis
• Market research and ecosystem insights
• Valuation tracking and performance metrics
• Industry reports and analytical tools

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, but we cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of all data presented on our platform.

4. User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of our platform, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep your account information updated.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in fraudulent, harmful, or illegal activities.

5. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our platform. By using our services, you also agree to our Privacy Policy.

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information and comply with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Idea London platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and data compilations, is the property of Idea London Ltd or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or publicly perform any content from our platform without our prior written consent, except as permitted by applicable law.

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide to us may be used by us without any obligation to compensate you.

7. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the platform for any unlawful or prohibited purposes, including but not limited to:

• Attempting to gain unauthorised access to our systems or databases
• Using automated systems to scrape or download content in bulk
• Interfering with or disrupting the platform’s operation
• Violating any applicable laws or regulations
• Sharing account credentials with third parties

Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate termination of your account and legal action.

8. Disclaimers

The information provided on our platform is for general informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and current information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information.

Investment decisions should not be based solely on information from our platform. Always consult with qualified professionals before making financial or business decisions.

Our platform is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Idea London Ltd shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

Our total liability to you for any damages arising from or related to these terms or your use of the platform shall not exceed the amount you have paid to us in the twelve months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to our platform immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms of Service.

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in your profile settings.

Upon termination, your right to use the platform will cease immediately. All provisions of these terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these terms or your use of the platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

If any provision of these terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: