Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Innovator Lens (the "Service"), operated by Innovator Lens, LLC ("we", "us", or "our"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service (the "Terms"). If you do not agree with these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Innovator Lens is a startup intelligence platform that provides:

• A searchable database of SBIR-funded startups
• Grant details and founder profiles
• Trend analysis and market insights
• Weekly digests and podcast content

We reserve the right to update or modify the Service at any time.

3. User Accounts

To access certain features, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and current information
• Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts suspected of violating these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and not to:

• Violate any applicable law or regulation
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Harm or exploit minors
• Send spam, solicitations, or chain letters
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Interfere with, disrupt, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, trademarks, features, and functionality on the Service—including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, data, audio, and software—are the exclusive property of Innovator Lens and its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without prior written consent.

6. Data Sources

The platform aggregates and presents publicly available information, including data from government sources such as SBIR/STTR grants. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that the data is complete, current, or error-free.

7. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described therein.

8. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Innovator Lens and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising from your use of the Service.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Santa Clara County, California.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If changes are material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to the new Terms taking effect. Continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Contact Us

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

Email: hello@innovatorlens.com