Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you disagree with any part of the terms, you may not use this website.

2. Description of Service

VCDir is a comprehensive directory of venture capital firms, providing information about 1300+ VC firms worldwide. Our service includes curated listings of venture capital firms with details such as investment stages, geographic focus, market interests, and contact information to help founders find the right investors.

3. Data Sources and Legal Compliance

All information in our directory is sourced from publicly available information. We do not engage in web scraping or any illegal data collection practices. All data is obtained through:

• Publicly available information on VC firm websites
• Publicly disclosed investment information
• Publicly available press releases and announcements
• Publicly accessible business registrations and filings
• User-submitted information that is publicly verifiable

We comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding data collection and processing. Our practices are designed to respect intellectual property rights and privacy laws.

4. License and Use Restrictions

When you access our directory, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable license to use the content for your personal or internal business purposes only.

You may not:

• Resell, redistribute, or sublicense the directory or any portion of its contents
• Use the directory or its contents as part of a competing product, service, or offering
• Repackage, reproduce, or publicly display the content in whole or in part, except as expressly permitted in writing by us
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract data from our website
• Use the information for unsolicited commercial communications or spam

Any unauthorized use constitutes a violation of these Terms and may result in termination of your access and legal action.

5. VC Firm Submissions

You may submit venture capital firms for consideration in our directory. We review all submissions manually to ensure accuracy and relevance. Submissions should include:

• Accurate and up-to-date information about the VC firm
• Publicly verifiable contact information and website
• Information about investment stages and focus areas
• Geographic focus and market interests

We reserve the right to accept or reject any submission at our sole discretion. We prioritize accuracy and will verify information before publication.

6. Analytics and Privacy

We use the following analytics and tracking services:

• Simple Analytics: A privacy-first analytics service that complies with GDPR regulations, collecting only anonymized, aggregated website usage statistics without cookies or personal information
• Google Search Console: For monitoring website performance and search visibility

For detailed information about our data practices, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

7. Affiliate Links and Advertising

Our website may contain affiliate links and sponsored content. This means:

• We may receive compensation when you click on certain links or make purchases through our site
• Some content may be sponsored by third parties
• We will clearly disclose affiliate relationships and sponsored content where required by law
• Our editorial content is not influenced by affiliate relationships

We are committed to transparency and will always disclose when content is sponsored or when we have affiliate relationships that may benefit us financially.

8. Limitation of Liability

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, but we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of all information in our directory. We are not responsible for:

• Investment decisions made based on our directory information
• Changes in VC firm information that occur after our last update
• Outcomes of any fundraising efforts or investor meetings
• Third-party actions or decisions based on our content

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including VC firm websites and other resources. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

When you visit third-party websites through our directory, their terms of service and privacy policies apply. We encourage you to review these policies before engaging with any third-party services.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this website. Your continued use of this website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Poland. Any disputes relating to these terms and conditions will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Poland.

12. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at hello@vcdir.com

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.