foundercentre Community Guidance Policy
Effective as of 4 April 2024
Welcome to foundercentre!
foundercentre is dedicated to fostering a vibrant, respectful, and collaborative environment for founders and related parties. This Community Guidance Policy outlines the expectations for all users of foundercentre, ensuring a safe and productive experience.
1. Respect and Professional Conduct
1.1. We are committed to maintaining a community that strictly prohibits any form of abuse. This includes, but is not limited to, harassment, bullying, and the use of offensive language.
1.2. All messages and interactions between founders and other parties should be conducted with professionalism and respect.
1.3. Any reported behaviour deemed inappropriate, abusive, or harmful will be thoroughly reviewed. foundercentre reserves the right to suspend or terminate the account of any user found in violation of this policy.
2. Account Creation and User Verification
2.1. In creating an account with foundercentre, users agree to undergo a verification process.
2.2. foundercentre reserves the right to verify the information provided by users and to approve or decline accounts based on the quality and legitimacy of the startups represented.
2.3. Users must ensure that their profiles and information provided are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with our standards and applicable laws.
3. Financial Transactions and Independence
3.1. foundercentre is not a financial broker or advisor. The platform is not designed for, nor does it facilitate, financial transactions.
3.2. Any investments or financial dealings made outside of foundercentre between users are independent of our platform. foundercentre is not responsible and will not be involved in any disputes arising from such external transactions.
4. Confidentiality and Information Sharing
4.1. All information shared between parties on foundercentre is confidential. This confidentiality is agreed upon during account creation and extends throughout the user's active profile duration.
4.2. Users are obligated to respect and maintain the confidentiality of information shared and are advised to exercise discretion in their communications.
5. Compliance with Laws and Reporting
5.1. All users are expected to comply with applicable laws and regulations in their interactions and communications on foundercentre.
5.2. Users should promptly report any illegal activities or policy violations to foundercentre administrators.
6. Modifications to the Policy
6.1. foundercentre reserves the right to modify this Community Guidance Policy at any time. Users will be notified of significant changes, but are encouraged to review the policy periodically.
7. Contact and Support
7.1. For any questions or concerns regarding this policy or its enforcement, please contact info@foundercentre.com
By creating an account and using foundercentre, users acknowledge and agree to abide by this Community Guidance Policy.
8. Data Policy
8.1. Data Collection and Use
8.1.1. foundercentre collects personal data from users, including but not limited to, names, contact information, and professional details, necessary for account creation, user verification, and platform functionality.
8.1.2. Users' data is used for the purposes of providing services, improving user experience, and communicating with users regarding platform updates or promotional offers.
8.2. Data Sharing and Confidentiality
8.2.1. foundercentre maintains the confidentiality of user data and will not share it with third parties without user consent, except as required by law or as necessary for the provision of foundercentre services.
8.2.2. User data may be shared with vetted third parties for purposes such as analytics, marketing, and service improvements, while ensuring that these parties adhere to strict data protection standards.
8.3. Data Security
8.3.1. foundercentre implements robust security measures to protect user data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
8.3.2. Users are also responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account information and password.
8.4. User Rights
8.4.1. Users have the right to access, correct, or delete their personal data held by foundercentre.
8.4.2. Users can exercise these rights by contacting foundercentre through the provided contact details.
8.5. Data Retention
8.5.1. User data is retained as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
8.5.2. Upon the deletion of a user’s account, their personal data will be securely deleted or anonymized, except where retention is required by law.
8.6. Compliance and Cooperation with Regulatory Authorities
8.6.1. foundercentre complies with applicable data protection laws and cooperates with data protection authorities.
8.6.2. foundercentre will make necessary adjustments to this data policy to remain compliant with legal standards and best practices.
9. Changes to Data Policy
9.1. This data policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Users will be notified of significant changes but should review this policy regularly.
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