Legal

Last updated: 12/23/2025

This Legal page governs access to and use of OpenVC.app and all related services operated by Montjoie Corp dba OpenVC, a Delaware corporation with a principal address at 200 Continental Drive, Newark, DE 19713, USA.

By accessing or using OpenVC, creating an account, or subscribing to any plan, you agree to be bound by this Legal page. If you do not agree, you must not use the Services.

1. Definitions

  • OpenVC, we, us, our refers to Montjoie Corp dba OpenVC

  • User, you refers to any individual or entity using the Services

  • Services refers to the OpenVC platform, website, software, databases, tools, and content

  • Account refers to a registered OpenVC user account

  • Subscription refers to any paid plan

  • Content refers to all data, text, databases, documents, analytics, AI outputs, and materials made available through OpenVC

2. The Services

OpenVC is a cloud based software platform designed to help founders and small businesses learn about fundraising, discover investors, and organize their fundraising process.

OpenVC is an informational platform only. OpenVC is not a broker dealer, investment adviser, placement agent, or fiduciary. OpenVC does not participate in transactions, negotiate deals, or provide investment advice.

3. Eligibility and User Representations

You represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 18 years old

  • You have the authority to enter into this agreement

  • Your use of OpenVC complies with all applicable laws and regulations

If you are a US person, you acknowledge that certain investment opportunities may be limited to accredited investors under US law. OpenVC does not verify investor status and makes no representation regarding your eligibility. You are solely responsible for compliance with applicable securities laws.

4. Accounts and Access

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity under your Account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate Accounts for violations of this Legal page, abuse of the platform, unlawful activity, or misuse of data.

Accounts that remain inactive for more than 90 consecutive days may be deleted, including associated data.

5. Subscriptions, Billing, and Payments

  • Pricing and features are described at openvc.app/pricing

  • All purchases are processed in USD

  • Payments are handled exclusively through Stripe

  • Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled

  • Taxes may apply depending on your location

Failure to pay may result in suspension or termination of access.

6. Cancellation and Refund Policy

You may cancel your subscription at any time by accessing your Stripe customer portal through your OpenVC account, using the same email address used for payment. Subscriptions remain active until the end of the current billing cycle.

All sales are final.

Once a subscription is activated, refunds are permanently waived, without exception. This waiver applies immediately upon activation, including but not limited to:

  • Accessing investor data

  • Viewing platform content

  • Exporting or downloading data

  • Using any paid feature

Any refund issued outside this policy is entirely discretionary and does not create an obligation for future refunds.

7. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Scrape, crawl, harvest, or automate data extraction

  • Replicate, mirror, or reverse engineer the OpenVC database

  • Resell, sublicense, redistribute, or publicly display data

  • Create derivative databases or competing products

  • Circumvent usage limits or access controls

  • Use OpenVC data for spam, mass outreach, or unlawful purposes

  • Use OpenVC content to train AI models without prior written consent

Violation of this section may result in immediate termination without refund.

8. Intellectual Property

All software, platform features, branding, and proprietary content are owned by OpenVC or its licensors.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access the Services solely for your internal, lawful use.

9. Creative Commons Licensed Content

Certain portions of the OpenVC investor database are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial NoDerivatives (CC BY-NC-ND).

You may share those portions only if:

  • You credit OpenVC

  • You do not modify the content

  • You do not use it for commercial purposes

Personal information, including email addresses and contact details, is expressly excluded from this license and may not be shared, redistributed, or reused.

All other OpenVC content remains fully proprietary.

10. AI Usage and Limitations

OpenVC uses artificial intelligence, including third-party AI models such as Google Gemini, to process, analyze, and evaluate data including pitch decks, investor information, and user inputs.

AI outputs are provided for informational purposes only. OpenVC makes no guarantees regarding accuracy, completeness, or outcomes. Decisions based on AI outputs are made at your own risk.

If you do not consent to AI processing, your sole remedy is to discontinue use of the Services.

11. Third Parties and External Providers

OpenVC may display or reference third-party investors, service providers, or external websites.

OpenVC does not endorse, vet, or guarantee any third party. All interactions, negotiations, and agreements with third parties are solely between you and them.

OpenVC shall not be liable for any loss, dispute, or damage arising from such interactions.

PRIVACY POLICY

12. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how OpenVC collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data when you use our Services.

This Privacy Policy applies only to online activities and does not apply to information collected offline.

13. Information We Collect

We may collect:

  • Contact information such as name, email address, company name

  • Account and profile information

  • Communications sent to us

  • Usage data and interaction data

  • IP address, browser type, device information

  • Payment metadata processed by Stripe

14. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Services

  • Improve, personalize, and expand the platform

  • Analyze usage patterns

  • Communicate with users

  • Send service and marketing emails

  • Detect and prevent fraud

  • Comply with legal obligations

15. Log Files

OpenVC follows standard log file practices. Log files may include IP addresses, browser type, ISP, timestamps, referring pages, and clicks. This data is used for analytics and security and is not linked to personally identifiable information.

16. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

OpenVC uses cookies for:

  • Authentication and session management

  • Analytics

  • Platform functionality

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect functionality.

17. Third-Party Services

We use third-party providers including:

  • Google Analytics for usage analytics

  • Loops and HubSpot for email and CRM

  • Intercom for customer support

  • HelpKit for documentation hosting

  • Stripe for payment processing

  • Google Gemini and OpenVC internal AI systems

These providers process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

18. Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

  • Access to your data

  • Correction of inaccurate data

  • Deletion of data

  • Restriction or objection to processing

  • Data portability

Requests can be made at [email protected]. We respond within one month.

19. CCPA Rights

California residents may request disclosure or deletion of personal data and may opt out of the sale of personal data. OpenVC does not sell personal data.

20. Children

OpenVC is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

21. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards. However, no system is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

22. Disclaimers

The Services are provided “as is” and “as available.” Nothing on OpenVC constitutes legal, financial, or investment advice.

23. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, OpenVC shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you in the twelve months preceding the claim.

24. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Legal page is governed by the laws of the State of Delaware. Any dispute shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Delaware.

25. Contact Information

Email: [email protected]
Address:
200 Continental Drive
Newark, DE 19713
United States