Welcome to Denkora ("Denkora," "the Platform," "we," "us," or "our"), a global professional networking and business collaboration platform. These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Denkora governing your access to and use of the Denkora website, mobile applications, APIs, and all related services (collectively, the "Services"). Denkora is operated by the legal entity identified in Section 24 (Legal Entity Information).
By creating an account, accessing, or using any part of the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Community Guidelines, Acceptable Use Policy, and any other policies referenced herein (collectively, the "Policies"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Services.
For the purposes of these Terms:
"Account" means the registered profile of a User, Business, Startup, or Organization on the Platform.
"Content" means any text, data, images, video, audio, documents, logos, business information, or other material submitted, posted, or transmitted through the Services.
"User-Generated Content" ("UGC") means Content created or submitted by Users, as distinct from Content provided by Denkora.
"Investor," "Startup," "Founder," "Mentor," "Business" refer to the respective profile categories available on the Platform.
"Third-Party Services" means external platforms, tools, or integrations connected to Denkora, including but not limited to Google, Microsoft, Meta, LinkedIn, OpenAI, Stripe, PayPal, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Twilio, and WhatsApp ..etc.
"AI Features" means any artificial intelligence or machine learning-based functionality offered on the Platform, including recommendations, matching, moderation assistance, and search ranking.
These Terms apply to all Users worldwide who access or use the Services, regardless of the device or method of access, including web browsers, mobile applications, and any future API-based integrations. These Terms apply equally to individual professionals, businesses, startups, investors, mentors, consultants, incubators, accelerators, and other ecosystem participants who register on the Platform.
Denkora is intended solely for professional and business networking purposes. It is not a substitute for regulated financial, legal, tax, accounting, or investment advisory services.
You must be at least 18 years of age, or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction, to create an Account or use the Services. By using Denkora, you represent and warrant that:
You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement;
All registration information you provide is accurate, current, and complete;
Your use of the Platform does not violate any applicable law or regulation in your jurisdiction;
If registering on behalf of a business, startup, or organization, you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
Denkora is not directed at children. Accounts found to belong to individuals under the applicable age of majority will be suspended or terminated.
As a User of Denkora, you agree to:
Provide truthful, accurate, and up-to-date profile, business, and startup information;
Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials and be responsible for all activity under your Account;
Use the Platform only for lawful professional, business, and networking purposes;
Refrain from creating fake, duplicate, or impersonating profiles;
Comply with our Community Guidelines and Acceptable Use Policy at all times;
Independently verify the credentials, claims, and legitimacy of any individual, business, startup, or investor you interact with;
Bear full responsibility for any business, financial, contractual, or legal arrangement entered into with another User, as such arrangements occur directly between Users and are not facilitated, guaranteed, or endorsed by Denkora.
Denkora reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, to:
Review, moderate, edit, remove, or restrict access to any Content that violates these Terms or applicable law;
Suspend, restrict, or terminate any Account suspected of fraud, misuse, impersonation, or violation of these Terms;
Modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature, module, or aspect of the Services at any time;
Use automated systems, including AI Features, to detect spam, fraud, policy violations, and to support content moderation and profile matching;
Introduce new features, subscription tiers, marketplace functionality, or other modules described in Section 15 without requiring User consent to these Terms being re-executed, subject to notice of material changes as described in Section 20.
The Denkora name, logo, platform design, software, source code, trademarks, and all associated intellectual property are the exclusive property of Denkora and its licensors. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right, title, or interest in Denkora's intellectual property except a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for their intended purpose.
You retain ownership of the Content you submit to the Platform. By posting Content, you grant Denkora a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable license to host, store, reproduce, display, distribute, and adapt such Content solely for the purposes of operating, promoting, and improving the Services. This license ends when you delete the Content or your Account, except where Content has been shared with other Users, incorporated into aggregated or anonymized data, or retained as required by law.
Users who publish startup ideas, business concepts, or innovations acknowledge that public disclosure on the Platform may affect certain intellectual property rights (such as patent novelty) in some jurisdictions. Denkora strongly recommends that Users seek independent legal advice and take appropriate protective measures (such as provisional filings or non-disclosure arrangements) before publicly disclosing sensitive or proprietary information.
Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy and GDPR Policy, which describe how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data, including data transferred internationally. By using the Services, you consent to the data practices described therein.
Denkora uses artificial intelligence to power recommendations, search ranking, business/investor matching, content moderation assistance, and related functionality. AI-generated outputs are provided for informational and convenience purposes only, may contain errors or inaccuracies, and do not constitute professional, legal, financial, or investment advice. Further detail is provided in our AI Usage & Transparency Policy.
Denkora is a technology platform only. Denkora does not:
Provide investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice;
Act as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, escrow agent, or financial institution;
Guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or legitimacy of any startup, business, or investor profile or claim;
Facilitate, guarantee, or participate in any transaction between Users.
All business, funding, and investment interactions facilitated through the discovery features of the Platform occur directly between Users, who bear sole responsibility for conducting their own due diligence. See our Investment Disclaimer for full detail.
The Platform may integrate with Third-Party Services to enable features such as authentication, payments, communication, and analytics. Denkora is not responsible for the practices, availability, content, or security of Third-Party Services. Your use of any Third-Party Service is subject to that provider's own terms and privacy policy.
Denkora is accessible globally and processes data from Users in multiple jurisdictions, including the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Where applicable, Denkora undertakes to comply with:
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR);
The UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018;
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA);
Other applicable data protection, e-commerce, and consumer protection laws.
Users are responsible for ensuring their own use of the Platform complies with laws applicable in their local jurisdiction, including any restrictions on professional networking, fundraising solicitation, or investment-related communication.
You represent that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any country subject to a comprehensive embargo under applicable export control or sanctions laws, and that you are not listed on any restricted party or denied persons list. You agree not to use the Services in violation of any applicable export control or economic sanctions law.
Denkora shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, civil unrest, labor disputes, internet or infrastructure failures, cyberattacks, governmental action, or pandemics.
These Terms are drafted to apply broadly to current and future Platform functionality, including but not limited to subscriptions, marketplace features, job postings, startup funding tools, investment matching, mentor marketplaces, business directories, events, courses, APIs, mobile applications, advertising, and premium memberships. Additional terms specific to such features may be published and will supplement, not replace, these Terms.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Denkora, its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or business opportunity, arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Denkora's total aggregate liability for any claim arising from these Terms or the Services shall not exceed the greater of (a) the amount paid by you to Denkora in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or (b) [Insert Nominal Amount, e.g., USD 100].
Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Denkora and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with: (a) your use or misuse of the Services; (b) your Content; (c) your violation of these Terms or applicable law; or (d) your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property or privacy rights.
Denkora may suspend or terminate your Account, with or without notice, if you violate these Terms or any Policy, engage in fraudulent or harmful conduct, or if required by law. You may delete your Account at any time in accordance with our Data Retention & Deletion Policy. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnification) shall survive.
Before initiating formal proceedings, you agree to first contact Denkora to attempt to resolve any dispute informally.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through , in accordance with the laws referenced in Section 20, unless prohibited by mandatory consumer protection law in your jurisdiction of residence.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Governing Jurisdiction — e.g., India], without regard to its conflict of law principles, except where mandatory local consumer protection laws require application of local law.
Denkora may revise these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be notified to Users via email, in-app notification, or a prominent notice on the Platform prior to becoming effective. Continued use of the Services after such changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
These Terms, together with the Policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Denkora regarding the Services and supersede any prior agreements.
Denkora is a product owned and operated by Xpecto IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd. ("the operating entity"), the legal entity responsible for the Services and a party to these Terms. References to "Denkora," "we," "us," and "our" throughout these Terms refer to this operating entity acting under the Denkora brand.
For questions, notices, or legal correspondence regarding these Terms, please contact:
Denkora (A product of Xpecto IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.)
Attn: Legal / Compliance Department Email: [email protected]
Address: B05, H160, BSI Business Park, Sector 63, Noida - 201301, U.P., India
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.denkora.com