Terms of Service
These terms govern your use of Yimo's platform and services. Please read them carefully.
Last updated: January 15, 2024
Terms Summary
Respectful Use
Use our platform respectfully and for legitimate business purposes
Your Content
You own your content but grant us license to provide our services
Fair Terms
We limit our liability while providing valuable matching services
Acceptance of Terms
Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using Yimo's services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using our services.
Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use our services. By using Yimo, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these terms.
Updates to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or platform notification. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
Platform Use and Rules
Permitted Use
Yimo is designed to help entrepreneurs find co-founders for legitimate business ventures. You may use our platform to create a profile, search for potential co-founders, and communicate with other users for business purposes.
Prohibited Activities
You may not use our platform for spam, harassment, fraud, illegal activities, or any purpose other than finding business co-founders. You may not attempt to circumvent our matching algorithm or create fake profiles.
Content Guidelines
All content you post must be truthful, relevant to co-founder matching, and comply with our community guidelines. We reserve the right to remove content that violates these standards.
Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account.
User Content and Intellectual Property
Your Content
You retain ownership of all content you submit to our platform, including your profile information, startup ideas, and messages. However, you grant us a license to use this content to provide our services.
Content License
By submitting content, you grant Yimo a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content solely for the purpose of operating our platform and matching services.
Idea Protection
While we implement security measures to protect your startup ideas, we cannot guarantee complete confidentiality. Share only what you're comfortable making visible to potential co-founders.
Respect for IP
You must respect the intellectual property rights of others. Do not share content that infringes on copyrights, trademarks, or other proprietary rights.
Disclaimers and Limitations
Service Availability
We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Our services are provided 'as is' without warranties of any kind.
Matching Results
While our algorithm is designed to find compatible co-founders, we cannot guarantee successful matches or business outcomes. The success of any partnership depends on many factors beyond our control.
User Verification
We implement verification measures but cannot guarantee the accuracy of all user information. You should conduct your own due diligence when evaluating potential co-founders.
Third-Party Interactions
We are not responsible for interactions between users that occur outside our platform or for any agreements made between users.
Limitation of Liability
Limitation of Damages
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Yimo shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services.
Maximum Liability
Our total liability to you for any claims arising from these terms or your use of our services shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.
User Responsibility
You acknowledge that you use our services at your own risk and are responsible for your own business decisions and partnerships formed through our platform.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Yimo from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these terms.
Account Termination
Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in your settings. Upon termination, your access to our services will cease immediately.
Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these terms, engage in prohibited activities, or for any other reason at our discretion. We will provide notice when possible.
Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to use our services ceases immediately. Provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitations of liability survive termination.
Governing Law and Disputes
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.
Miscellaneous
Entire Agreement
These terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Yimo regarding your use of our services.
Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Assignment
You may not assign or transfer your rights under these terms without our written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.
Force Majeure
We are not liable for any failure to perform our obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, government actions, or technical failures.
Questions About These Terms?
If you have any questions about these terms of service or need clarification on any provisions, please don't hesitate to contact us.