Terms of Service

By accessing or using VCPeer ("the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Platform. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

You must be at least 18 years old to use VCPeer. By creating an account, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

Certain features, including submitting reviews and term sheet data, require a verified account. Verification is based on your email domain — accounts using work email addresses (not free email providers like Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook) receive verified status.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information when creating your account
• Not share your account with others or allow unauthorized access
• Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized use of your account
• Not create multiple accounts to circumvent platform rules or restrictions

When submitting reviews, term sheet data, interaction reports, or other content ("User Content"), you agree to the following:

• Honesty: All reviews and data must be based on your genuine, firsthand experience. Fabricated or misleading reviews are prohibited.
• No Defamation: Reviews must be factual and opinion-based. Do not make false statements of fact about individuals or firms.
• No Harassment: Do not use reviews to harass, threaten, or intimidate individuals.
• No Confidential Information: Do not disclose information that you are legally obligated to keep confidential, such as material non-public information subject to NDAs, except for general terms and conditions of investment offers.
• One Review Per Engagement: You may submit one review per VC firm per fundraising round. Duplicate or spam reviews will be removed.

VCPeer is designed to protect reviewer anonymity. By using the Platform:

• You understand that your reviews are displayed without identifying information.
• You agree not to attempt to identify other reviewers through the Platform or by any other means.
• You acknowledge that while we take extensive measures to protect anonymity, no system can guarantee absolute anonymity.
• You agree not to include personally identifiable information about yourself in reviews if you wish to remain anonymous.

VC firms that have claimed their profile may respond publicly to reviews. VC responses are subject to the following rules:

• Responses must be professional and constructive
• VC firms may not attempt to identify or retaliate against reviewers
• Responses that violate these guidelines will be removed
• Claiming a VC profile requires verification of employment at the firm

VCPeer provides a public API for accessing VC data. API usage is subject to the following terms:

• Free tier: 100 requests per day per API key
• Maximum of 3 active API keys per account
• API data may not be used to attempt to de-anonymize reviewers
• API data may not be resold as a standalone product
• You must include attribution to VCPeer when displaying API data publicly
• We reserve the right to rate-limit or revoke API access for abuse

The VCPeer platform, including its design, code, algorithms (such as peer score calculations), and branding, is the intellectual property of VCPeer. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any part of the Platform without our written permission.

By submitting User Content, you grant VCPeer a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, distribute, and use your content on the Platform. You retain ownership of your content and may request its removal at any time.

VCPeer provides information for general informational purposes only. We do not:

• Verify the accuracy of individual reviews (though we verify reviewer identity)
• Provide investment, legal, or financial advice
• Guarantee the accuracy of peer scores, ratings, or aggregate statistics
• Endorse or recommend any particular VC firm

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VCPEER AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms, including but not limited to:

• Submitting fraudulent or defamatory reviews
• Attempting to de-anonymize other users
• Abusing the API or platform features
• Creating multiple accounts to manipulate reviews or ratings
• Retaliating against reviewers (for VC accounts)

You may delete your account at any time through the Settings page. Upon deletion, your personal data will be removed per our Privacy Policy, though anonymized reviews will be retained.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the courts located in Delaware.

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

[email protected]