Terms of Service

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Slurp(“Slurp,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) governing your access to and use of the Slurp website, applications, startup directory, listing submission and moderation workflows, paid listing packages, weekly launch batches, community features, founder dashboard, newsletter, labeled sponsor placements, and all related features (collectively, the “Service”).

By accessing or using the Service, creating an Account, submitting a Listing, purchasing a listing package, casting a vote, subscribing to email, or clicking to accept these Terms where presented, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy, Content Policy, and Refund Policy, each incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree, you must not access or use the Service.

If you use the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have authority to bind that organization, and “you” and “your” refer to that organization.

“Account”

A user profile established through authentication credentials we or our identity provider issue.

“Content”

All text, images, logos, media, metadata, votes, analytics, emails, and other materials submitted to, generated by, or displayed through the Service.

“Founder Dashboard”

The authenticated workspace through which listing owners manage submissions, billing, badges, notifications, and related account settings.

“Free Sip”

The no-charge listing tier that provides a standard public profile and eligibility for editorial scheduling in a future Monday launch batch, subject to review.

“Launch Batch”

A curated weekly publication of approved Listings, typically published on Monday at 12:00 UTC, as described on the Service.

“Listing”

A startup or product profile submitted to Slurp, including associated media, descriptions, categories, founder information, and public profile pages.

“Listing Package”

A Free Sip, Slurp Shake, Slurp Sundae, or other paid upgrade tier made available on the Service from time to time.

“Listing Entitlement”

A license or access right to paid listing features granted upon successful payment and, where applicable, successful moderation approval.

“Moderation”

Our editorial review process for Listings, which may result in approval, revision requests, rejection, scheduling, suspension, or removal.

“Slurp Shake”

A paid listing package that includes priority review, richer presentation, and additional profile features as described at checkout and on the pricing page.

“Slurp Sundae”

A paid listing package that includes the features of Slurp Shake plus premium launch-week placement, homepage feature eligibility, and related benefits as described on the Service.

“Sponsor Placement”

A labeled promotional placement displayed in designated inventory on the Service, including homepage, newsletter, or category placements. Sponsor Placements may be paid by a third party or run by Slurp when inventory is open.

“User”

Any individual or entity that accesses or uses the Service, with or without an Account.

You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, to create an Account or submit a Listing. The Service is not directed to children under thirteen (13), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children as described in our Privacy Policy.

You represent and warrant that: (a) you have full power and authority to enter into these Terms; (b) your use of the Service complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and third-party rights; (c) you have the right to submit each Listing and to grant the licenses described herein; (d) each Listing accurately describes a real product or startup you represent or are authorized to represent; and (e) all information you provide is accurate, current, and not misleading.

Slurp operates a curated startup directory and weekly launch counter. Users may browse published Listings, vote on products, subscribe to the Monday drop newsletter, and submit Listings for Moderation. Approved Listings may appear in Launch Batches and remain publicly accessible as permanent profiles unless removed under these Terms.

Slurp does not provide legal, financial, investment, tax, accounting, regulatory compliance, or professional advisory services. Rankings, votes, editorial selections, featured placements, and directory presentation are informational and curatorial only. Slurp does not endorse, guarantee the performance of, or verify the claims of any listed startup.

Slurp does not guarantee placement in any Launch Batch, homepage feature, newsletter inclusion, search ranking, traffic, revenue, funding outcomes, uninterrupted availability, or error-free operation. Editorial decisions are made in our discretion consistent with our content standards.

Certain features may be used without an Account. When you authenticate or provide an email address, you are responsible for maintaining access to that inbox and for all activity occurring under your credentials.

Founder Dashboard access requires a valid Account and, for Listing management, verified ownership or authorized collaborator status. Possession of an email address alone does not grant access to another user's Account or Listings.

You must promptly notify us of any unauthorized access or security incident involving your Account. We may suspend or terminate access to protect the Service, other users, or third parties.

You may submit a Listing only for a product or startup you represent or are explicitly authorized to represent. Each submission must comply with our Content Policy and applicable law. Duplicate domains may be subject to claim or merge procedures rather than duplicate Listings.

All Listings are subject to Moderation before publication. We may approve, request revisions, reject, schedule, suspend, or remove Listings in our discretion. Moderation decisions do not constitute an endorsement, and rejection does not necessarily imply wrongdoing.

You are solely responsible for the accuracy of Listing Content, including product descriptions, pricing claims, screenshots, founder information, outbound links, and compliance with advertising and consumer protection laws. You must promptly update Listings when material information changes.

We may refuse, queue, or terminate submissions that present legal, safety, reputational, or abuse risk, including spam, impersonation, malware distribution, or materially false claims.

Launch Batches are published on a recurring schedule described on the Service. Inclusion in a Launch Batch is editorial and not guaranteed by any Listing Package, except where a specific benefit is expressly described as guaranteed on the pricing page at the time of purchase.

Featured styling, homepage features, newsletter mentions, category sponsorships, and collection inclusions may be subject to inventory availability, labeling requirements, and additional review. Sponsor Placements are always labeled as sponsored or promotional content.

We may modify Launch Batch format, timing, ranking methodology, or placement rules with reasonable notice where practicable. Historical launch archives remain subject to these Terms and our archival policies.

Users may upvote or otherwise engage with published Listings where enabled. Vote totals may influence sort order but do not guarantee placement, ranking permanence, or commercial outcomes. We may adjust, reset, or remove votes that appear fraudulent, automated, or abusive.

You must not manipulate votes, create fake accounts, or use bots or incentives prohibited by our Content Policy. We may investigate suspicious engagement and take corrective action.

Paid Listing Packages and related one-time purchases are processed through Stripe. Prices displayed at checkout are authoritative. Slurp does not store full payment card numbers on its servers.

You authorize us and our payment processor to charge your selected payment method for all fees, taxes, and applicable charges. You are responsible for all taxes associated with your purchase except taxes based on our net income.

Listing Entitlements are personal, non-transferable licenses to access specified listing features for the applicable Listing. Entitlements may be revoked upon refund, chargeback, fraud determination, Listing removal, or material breach. Refunds are governed exclusively by our Refund Policy.

If you already hold a Slurp Shake entitlement for a Listing, upgrade pricing to Slurp Sundae may be offered at a discounted amount as described on the Service. Upgrade eligibility is determined by our records at checkout.

Published Listings generate public profile pages that may be indexed by search engines unless we configure otherwise. You control Listing Content subject to Moderation and these Terms.

Certain Listing Packages may include dofollow outbound links or “Listed on Slurp” badges where expressly described on the pricing page and permitted by our editorial and SEO policies. Link treatment is not guaranteed for all Listings and may be withheld or changed for quality, policy, or technical reasons.

You may display approved badges only in accordance with our brand guidelines and must not modify badge assets to imply certification, partnership, or investment by Slurp beyond directory listing.

Your use of the Service must comply with our Content Policy. We may investigate suspected violations, cooperate with law enforcement, and restrict or terminate access without prior notice where necessary to protect the Service or third parties.

The Service relies on infrastructure and payment providers including Supabase, Stripe, Resend, Vercel, and identity providers. Their availability, terms, and privacy practices may affect the Service.

Listings and other Content may link to third-party websites. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content, products, security practices, or transactions. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms.

Slurp branding, software, directory design, scoring and ranking methodologies, documentation, and all related intellectual property are owned by Slurp or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access the Service and use Content delivered to you for your internal business purposes. No rights are granted except as expressly stated.

You retain ownership of Listing Content you submit. You grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable license to host, reproduce, display, distribute, adapt for formatting, and promote your Listing Content solely to operate, improve, market, and secure the Service, including in Launch Batches, newsletters, and labeled Sponsor Placements where applicable.

If you believe Content on the Service infringes your copyright, contact [email protected] with a notice containing the information required under applicable copyright law, including identification of the work, the infringing material, your contact details, and a statement of good-faith belief.

If you provide suggestions, ideas, or feedback, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use that feedback without restriction or compensation.

We may offer experimental or beta features. Beta features are provided “as is,” may be modified or discontinued at any time, and may be subject to additional terms presented at launch.

By using the Service, you consent to receive electronic communications from us, including transactional emails, moderation updates, security notices, and policy updates. You agree that electronic communications satisfy any legal writing requirement to the extent permitted by law. Marketing communications require separate consent where required by law.

We strive for reliable service but do not guarantee uninterrupted availability. Maintenance, third-party outages, moderation backlog, or force majeure events may affect submissions, publication, or access. See our status page for current service health where enabled.

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time. We will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide notice of material changes where practicable.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, our aggregate liability for all claims arising out of or relating to the Service or these Terms will not exceed the greater of (a) the amounts you paid to Slurp for the specific Listing Package or entitlement giving rise to the claim during the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to liability, or (b) one hundred U.S. dollars (US $100).

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations. In those jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

You will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Slurp and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your Listings or Listing Content; (c) your violation of these Terms or applicable law; (d) your infringement or misappropriation of third-party rights; or (e) any dispute between you and a third party relating to a listed product or your representations on the Service.

Informal resolution. Before initiating formal proceedings, you agree to contact us at [email protected] and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days.

Binding arbitration. Except for claims that qualify for small claims court or injunctive relief for intellectual property or unauthorized access, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service will be resolved by binding arbitration administered under the rules of a recognized arbitration provider, seated in State of Montana, and conducted in English unless otherwise required by law.

Class action waiver. You and Slurp agree that disputes will be resolved only on an individual basis and not as a class, collective, consolidated, or representative action.

Opt-out. You may opt out of arbitration within thirty (30) days of first accepting these Terms by sending written notice to [email protected] with your name, account email, and a clear statement of opt-out intent.

Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent unauthorized use or infringement.

These Terms are governed by the laws of State of Montana, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Except as provided in the arbitration section, exclusive jurisdiction and venue for permitted court proceedings will lie in the courts located in State of Montana, and you consent to personal jurisdiction there.

The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply.

You may not use or export the Service except as authorized by United States law and the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are located. You represent that you are not located in a country subject to U.S. government embargo and are not listed on any U.S. government prohibited-party list.

The Service is commercial computer software. U.S. government end users acquire the Service with only those rights set forth in these Terms.

We may suspend or terminate your access or remove Listings immediately for breach, abuse, legal requirement, or risk to the Service. You may stop using the Service at any time. Paid features already rendered may not be refundable except as stated in our Refund Policy.

Sections that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, dispute resolution, and governing law.

Entire agreement. These Terms, together with incorporated policies, constitute the entire agreement between you and Slurp regarding the Service and supersede prior agreements on the subject matter.

Assignment. You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

Severability. If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.

No waiver. Failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

Force majeure. We are not liable for delay or failure due to events beyond our reasonable control, including internet failures, labor disputes, acts of government, natural disasters, or third-party service outages.

Notices. We may provide notice by posting to the Service, emailing your account address, or other reasonable means. Legal notices to us should be sent to [email protected].

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance. If you do not agree to revised Terms, you must stop using the Service.

Questions about these Terms: [email protected].