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Please read these terms of use carefully before using this website.

By browsing, accessing and/or using this Website, you signify you have read and accept these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please exit our Website and refrain from any further use and/or access to our Website. You are responsible for your compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in any jurisdiction.

General

  1. These terms and conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of or access to our website at discovery.ventureblick.com and sub domains, including any information, services, contents, functionalities, products or features that form part of the Website as published and/or operated by VentureBlick Singapore Pte. Ltd. and its affiliates (hereinafter referred to as “VB”). These Terms constitute a binding agreement between you and VB.
  2. In these Terms, “we”, “us” and “our” refers to VentureBlick Singapore Pte. Ltd and its affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, agents, partners, principals and representatives. “You” and “your” refers to any person and/or entity accessing and/or using the Website.
  3. We may revise these Terms at any time without prior notice to you. You should visit this page from time to time and review the Terms to ensure that you understand all the terms and conditions that apply to your access to and use of the Website. Your continued access to and/or use of the Website indicate your acceptance of the revised Terms.
  4. We may modify or discontinue any information or features that form part of the Website at any time, without notice to you, and without liability. We may also, in our discretion, cease to operate the Website at any time.
  5. From time to time, we may (including through our services providers or third parties) publish specific or new products, features, functionalities and/or services to complement or supplement the product/service offerings comprised within the Website. Additional or separate terms and conditions may apply to these products, features, functionalities and/or services, and you will need to accept and comply with those terms and conditions to enjoy them.
  6. We may also from time to time publish additional guidelines, rules and conditions applicable to the use of the Website. You agree to comply with these additional guidelines, rules and conditions, which are incorporated by reference into these Terms.
  7. We reserve the right to change the URL(s) of the Website without prior notice to you.
  8. This Website is not an advertisement and is not intended for public use or distribution. This Website has been prepared for the purpose of providing general information only without taking account of any particular user’s objectives, financial situation or needs and does not amount to an investment recommendation. Each user should, before making any investment decision, consider the appropriateness of the information in this Website, and seek professional advice, having regard to the user’s objectives, financial situation and needs.

Account Registration

  1. In order to access certain features of the Website, you must register to create an account (“Account”). You must complete the registration process by providing us with current, complete and accurate information. You will also choose a password. You are entirely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account. You agree to notify VB immediately of any unauthorized use of your Account or any other breach of security. You will not share your password, let anyone else access your Account, or do anything else that might jeopardize the security of your Account. You will not transfer your Account to anyone without first getting VB’s written permission.
  2. You agree that your Account will be self-directed and that you are solely responsible for all purchases, orders, and instructions placed in your Account.
  3. VB reserves the right to suspend or terminate your Account if any information provided during the registration process or thereafter proves to be inaccurate, not current or incomplete.

Restrictions on use of materials

  1. All company names and logos and all related products and service names, design marks and slogans are trademarks and service marks and are the properties of their respective owners and may not be reproduced or appropriated in any manner without the written permission of their respective owners. References to any names, marks, products or services of third parties do not necessarily constitute or imply VB’s endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation of the third party, information, product or service.
  2. No material, graphic or image from this Website may be appropriated, enhanced, translated modified in any manner, or reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted or distributed in any way, without the prior written permission of VB.
  3. No party is permitted to establish links to this Website without prior written permission from VB. VB reserves all right to deny permission for any such links. VB is not under any obligation to establish reciprocal links with any third party. Nothing contained herein confers any license or right under any copyright, patent, trademark or other proprietary rights of VB or any third party.
  4. Neither VB, any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, agents, partners, principals and representatives nor any other person is, in connection with this site, engaged in rendering auditing, accounting, tax, legal, advisory, consulting or other professional services or advice. Each user agrees not to use the content of this Website as a substitute for independent investigations and competent financial and business judgment of the user of this Website and such user shall obtain professional advice tailored to his particular factual situation. Each user is responsible for all matters arising from its use of this Website.
  5. Each user agrees to use this Website in accordance with these terms of use and for lawful and proper purposes and shall not:
    • use or merge our Website, or any component or element thereof, with other software, databases or services not provided by our Website;
    • reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble or otherwise attempt to derive the source code or structure of our Website, or decrypt our Website;
    • create a database by systematically downloading and storing our Website
    • interfere in any manner with the operation of our Website;
    • upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another’s privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable or which creates liability on VB’s part;
    • upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, “junk mail”, “spam”, “chain letters”, “pyramid schemes”, or any other form of solicitation, except in those areas (such as shopping rooms) that are designated for such purpose;
    • upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any material that contains software viruses or any other computer code, files or programmes designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment; or
    • interfere or attempt to interfere with the operation or functionality of this Website; or obtain or attempt to obtain unauthorized access, via whatever means, to any of VB’s systems.
  1. This Website may contain hyperlinks to other websites (“External Sites”) which are neither maintained nor controlled by VB, or may contain content posted on or via the Website by third parties. VB shall not be responsible for any errors or omissions in any content in the Website, or the content, products or services of any hyperlinked External Site or any hyperlink contained in a hyperlinked External Site, nor for the privacy and security practices employed by these External Sites, and under no circumstances shall VB be liable for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any content posted or contained in e-mails or otherwise transmitted or displayed via the Website, or arising from access to External Sites. Use of the Website and any hyperlinks and access to External Sites are entirely at the user’s own risk.
  2. The user acknowledges that VB has no control over and excludes all liability for any material on the Internet which can be accessed by using this Website. Neither will VB be deemed to have endorsed any such content thereto.
  3. We may place advertisements such as banners, java applets and/or such other materials for the purposes of advertising product and/or services (“Advertisements”) in different locations on the Website and at different points during your use of the Website. These locations and points may change from time to time. You will not be entitled to receive any payment, fee and/or commission in respect of the Advertisements.

Security

  1. VB takes certain industry-accepted precautions to secure the Website or portions thereof. However, the user understands and agrees that such precautions cannot guarantee that use of the Website is invulnerable to security breaches, nor does VB make any warranty, guarantee, or representation that use of the Website is protected from all viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and other vulnerabilities.
  2. Internet transactions and communications may be susceptible to interference or interception by third parties. You acknowledge that there are inherent risks (including risks related to security, authenticity, integrity and confidentiality) in such activities over electronic networks. We expressly disclaim any liability for such risks, which you agree to assume. We make no warranties that our Website is free of infection by computer viruses or other unauthorised software.

No offer, solicitation or advice

  1. Under no circumstances should any information provided in the Website be considered as (i) a public, retail or other types of offer, or solicitation of an offer, to purchase or sell any security, other asset or service, (ii) investment advice or an offer to provide such advice, (iii) a basis for making any investment decision or (iv) an invitation to subscribe for or otherwise acquire, any security, financial product or instrument referred to in this Website, or to participate in any investment strategy in any jurisdiction.
  2. Except as expressly stated by VB in writing, neither this Website nor any of the content, materials and information available on or through this Website make any effort to present a comprehensive or balanced description of VB or its investment activities.

Personal data and cookies

  1. VB is committed to protecting and respecting your personal data in accordance with the applicable privacy and data protection laws, including the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
  2. During your use of the Website, VB may issue to and request from your computer “cookies” to enable more convenient browsing when you revisit the Website.
  3. Your personal data may be collected by us when you access and use our Website. You consent to our collection, use, disclosure and processing of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Statement.

No representation or warranties

  1. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided in this Website herein is up to date and accurate, VB and its affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, agents, partners, principals and representatives make no representation or warranty of any kind either express or implied as to the completeness, correctness, accuracy, suitability, reliability or otherwise of the Website or its content in this Website or the results of its use for any purpose, all of which is provided “as is” and “as available”. We do not warrant that this Website or this server will be error-free, unhackable, uncompromisable, free of any data breach (inadvertently or intentionally through interference or interception by third parties), or free of any bug, computer virus, unauthorised software or other harmful elements, codes or components not specifically mentioned herein. We shall not be liable for any investment decisions made based upon such information and we cannot guarantee that the startups will use the fund proceeds in accordance with the stated purpose.
  2. We disclaim all warranties and obligations relating to this Website, including but not limited to all implied warranties and obligations of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement.
  3. Your access and use of our Website is voluntary and at your sole risk. You are solely responsible for:
    • your reliance on our Website and its contents;
    • any liability or damage that you may incur through use of our Website and its contents; and
    • for all decisions or actions resulting from your access and use of our Website and its contents.

Indemnity

  1. You agree to indemnify VB in respect of any and all claims, losses, damages, expenses (including legal costs on a full indemnity basis), or liabilities (whether criminal or civil) and costs of settlement suffered or incurred by VB or asserted against them in respect of:
    • any access, use of, or conduct in connection with, the Website by you;
    • any breach of these Terms by you;
    • any violation of the rights of any third party;
    • our reliance on information, advice, data or records provided by you in connection with your use of the Website;
    • the occurrence of any event due to your act, omission or default which compromises the security or integrity of the Website or its contents; and/or
    • your violation of any applicable law or the rights (including but without limitation to intellectual property rights and privacy rights) of any other person or entity.

Limitation of liability

  1. The information contained herein in this Website shall be accessed and used at the user’s own risk and to the fullest extent permissible and subject and pursuant to all applicable laws and regulations. VB and its affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, agents, partners, principals and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, consequential or other damages whatsoever, (including but not limited to liability for loss of use, data or profits), including but not limited to contract, negligence or other tortious actions, arising out of or in connection with this site, even if any of VB and its affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, agents, partners, principals and representatives has been advised of the possibility of such damages or losses that were, are being or will be incurred.
  2. The accessibility and operation of the Website relies on technologies outside our control. We are not responsible for such technologies that are used or supported on the Website. You agree to bear all risks associated with these technologies.

Modifications

  1. VB reserves all rights to make any and all changes in this Website, these Terms, stop providing the Website, applications or services, or create usage limits for the Website at its sole discretion without prior notice to you. VB reserves the right to deny access to this Website to anyone at any time without notice or liability, for any reason or for no reason, including if in our sole determination you violate any provision of these Terms. Upon termination of these Terms or your access to the Website for any reason or no reason, you will continue to be bound by these Terms which, by their nature, should survive termination, including without limitation ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
  2. Materials on our Website may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes may be periodically incorporated into this material. VB may make improvements and/or changes in the products, services and/or programmes described in these materials at any time without notice.

Communications

  1. You agree that we may send communications to you via your mailing address, email, telephone or facsimile number provided by you on your Account. You agree to notify us of any changes in your address or contact details. We may also deliver information verbally. Communications shall be deemed delivered to you when sent and not when received. Your use of electronic signatures to sign documents legally binds you in the same manner as if you had manually signed such documents. The use of electronic versions of documents fully satisfies any requirement that such documents be provided to you in writing. If you sign electronically, you represent that you have the ability to access and retain a record of such documents. You agree that you are responsible for understanding these documents and agree to conduct business by electronic means. You are obligated to review the Website periodically for changes and modifications and agree not to contest the admissibility or enforceability the website’s electronically stored copy of these Terms in any proceeding arising out of these Terms.

Suggestions, comments and feedback

  1. Should the user respond to any part of the materials contained herein in this Website with any communications including feedback data, such as questions, comments, suggestions, or the like, such information shall be deemed to be non-confidential and VB and its affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, agents, partners, principals and representatives shall have no obligation whatsoever with respect to such communications and shall be free to reproduce, use disclose and distribute the information to others without limitation, and shall be free to use in any way for any purpose whatsoever the content of such communications including any ideas, know-how, techniques or concepts disclosed therein.

Applicable law and jurisdiction

  1. The law applicable to the terms of use of this Website is the law of the Republic of Singapore and the courts of the Republic of Singapore will have exclusive jurisdiction in case of any dispute. Any claim you may have against us in connection with these terms or your access and use of our Website must be commenced within one (1) year from the claim arising.

Miscellaneous

  1. The headings used in these Terms are included for convenience only and will not limit or otherwise affect the provisions herein. Any amendment of these Terms, if sought by you, shall not be effective unless it is made in writing and signed by our duly authorised representative.
  2. If any provision of these terms is found to be unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable, that provision will be deemed severable from these terms and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions. These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us relating to the subject matter herein and supersede any and all prior or contemporaneous written or oral representations (including information found on our Website). Our failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of these terms shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right. A person who is not a party to these terms shall have no right under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act (Cap. 53B) to enforce these terms. You may not assign your rights or obligations under these terms. We may assign our rights or obligations under these terms to any third party at any time without your consent or notice to you.

Specific Terms of Use for Innovators

Upon the registration of your account, you may:

  1. Subscribe to a recurring plan based on the prevailing rates and charges as may be determined by VB at its sole discretion.
  2. Create and update your profile. You undertake that all profile information that you upload shall be accurate and truthful. VB makes no warranty nor be held responsible for the relevance, accuracy or truthfulness to any answers given.
  3. Initiate direct message and book calls with advisors for an additional fee, to be paid upfront and subject to a separate agreement to be entered into between you and the particular advisor (the Advisor Agreement”). In this regard, VB shall not be a party to the Advisor Agreement and all legal terms and conditions strictly between you and the advisor and shall be in accordance with the Advisor Agreement.
  4. Initiate or respond to direct messages from Investors or Advisors using the Portal.
  5. Post queries or answers to any queries in the community. VB makes no warranty nor be held responsible for the relevance, accuracy or truthfulness to any answers given.

VentureBlick may host Open Innovation Searches in collaboration with external partners. These Open Innovation Searches are voluntary events that eligible Innovators may choose to participate in by signing up as applicants.

VentureBlick reserves the sole discretion to modify the commencement and conclusion dates and times for each Open Innovation Search, without prior notice.

By registering for and submitting an entry in an Open Innovation Search, you warrant that you are authorized and eligible to represent your company or on your own account for participation in the event. Additionally, you agree to adhere to all rules and regulations, both explicitly stated and implied, governing the Open Innovation Search.

Applying to participate in an Open Innovation Search requires an Innovator to furnish additional information beyond what is already included in their profile on Discovery. By doing so, you affirm that all provided information is accurate, truthful, and current. VentureBlick retains the right to conduct verifications during the screening and selection process.

Specific Terms of Use for Advisors

Upon the registration of your account, you may:

  1. Create and update your profile. You undertake that all profile information that you upload shall be accurate and truthful. VB makes no warranty nor be held responsible for the relevance, accuracy or truthfulness to any answers given.
  2. Receive bookings from innovators or investors subject to a separate agreement to be entered into between you and the particular advisor (the “Advisor Agreement”). In this regard, VB shall not be a party to the Advisor Agreement and all legal terms and conditions is strictly between you and the innovators or investors and shall be in accordance with the Advisor Agreement.
  3. Initiate and respond to direct messages using the portal.
  4. Post queries or answers to any queries in the community. You shall be responsible and liable for all advises and answers that you provide. VB makes no warranty nor be held responsible for the relevance, accuracy or truthfulness to any answers given.

Specific Terms of Use for Investors

Upon the registration of your account, you may:

  1. Initiate direct message and book calls with advisors for an additional fee, to be paid upfront and subject to a separate agreement to be entered into between you and the particular advisor (the “Advisor Agreement”). In this regard, VB shall not be a party to the Advisor Agreement and all legal terms and conditions strictly between you and the adviser and shall be in accordance with the Advisor Agreement.
  2. Initiate and respond to direct messages using the portal.
  3. Post queries or answers to any queries in the community. VB makes no warranty nor be held responsible for the relevance, accuracy or truthfulness to any answers given.
  4. Specific Terms of Use For Distributors
  5. Upon the registration of your account, you may:
    • Create and update your profile. You shall ensure and undertake that all information that is provided shall be true and accurate and not misleading.
    • Initiate direct message and book calls with advisors for an additional fee, to be paid upfront and subject to a separate agreement to be entered into between you and the particular advisor (the “Advisor Agreement”). In this regard, VB shall not be a party to the Advisor Agreement and all legal terms and conditions strictly between you and the adviser and shall be in accordance with the Advisor Agreement.
    • Initiate and respond to direct messages using the portal.
    • Post queries or answers to any queries in the community. VB makes no warranty nor be held responsible for the relevance, accuracy or truthfulness to any answers given.

Last updated January 2nd, 2024