Terms And Conditions

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Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) form a binding legal contract between you (individually or representing an organization) and us, Silicon Gardens Fund III, fund management, d.o.o. ("we," "us," "our," or "the Fund Manager") regarding your access to and utilization of our website silicongardens.com (“Website”). By accessing or using our Website, you confirm that you have reviewed, comprehended, and consent to abide by these Terms in their entirety. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT USE OUR WEBSITE AND SHOULD CEASE ACCESS IMMEDIATELY.

Additional policies, guidelines, or terms that we may publish on the Website are incorporated into these Terms by reference. We retain the authority to modify, update, or revise these Terms at our discretion without prior notification. Changes will be indicated by updating the "Last Modified" below, and you waive any right to individual notice of such modifications. You are responsible for regularly reviewing these Terms to remain informed of updates. Continued use of the Website after any revisions constitute your acceptance of the modified terms.

The Website and its content are not designed for distribution or use in jurisdictions where such activities would violate local laws or require special registration or licensing. Users accessing the Website from restricted locations do so at their own risk and must ensure compliance with applicable local regulations.

The Website is designed for individuals aged 13 and older. Users under 18 years of age (or the age of majority in their jurisdiction) must obtain parental or guardian consent and supervision before using the Website. If you are a minor, your parent or guardian must review and agree to these Terms before you may access the Website.

Ownership and Intellectual Property

All Website content, including but not limited to all source code, databases, software functionality, design elements, audio/video materials, text, images, graphics (“Website Content”), and associated trademarks, service marks, and logos ("Trademarks"), are owned or controlled by us, licensed to us, or used with permission. This content is protected under copyright, trademark of the Republic of Slovenia, and other intellectual property laws of applicable jurisdictions and international treaties.

Website Content and Trademarks are provided "AS IS" for informational and personal use only. Unless explicitly stated in these Terms, you may not copy, reproduce, distribute, republish, download, display, post, transmit, or exploit any Website Content and/ or the Trademarks for commercial purposes without our express written authorization.

Subject to your eligibility to use the Website, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to access the Website and download or print portions of content for personal, non-commercial use only. All rights not expressly granted remain reserved by us.

User Warranties and Representations

By using the Website, you affirm and guarantee that: (1) you possess legal capacity to enter into these Terms; (2) you are at least 13 years old; (3) you are not a minor without proper parental permission; (4) you will not use automated tools, bots, or scripts to access the Website; (5) you will not use the Website for unlawful or unauthorized activities; and (6) your Website usage complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

Providing false, outdated, inaccurate, or incomplete information may result in account suspension or termination and denial of future Website access.

Prohibited Activities

The Website may only be used for its intended purpose. Commercial use is prohibited unless specifically authorized by us in writing.

You agree not to:

extract, compile, or systematically gather Website data to create databases, compilations, or directories without written permission;
deceive, defraud, or mislead us or other users, particularly to obtain sensitive account credentials;
circumvent, disable, or interfere with the Website security features or content protection measures;
harm our reputation or the Website’s standing through disparaging actions;
use the Website-obtained information to harass, abuse, or harm others;
misuse our customer support services or file fraudulent abuse reports;
violate applicable laws or regulations while using the Website;
advertise or sell products/services through the Website;
create unauthorized links to or frames of the Website;
upload or transmit malicious software, viruses, or disruptive materials including spam or excessive capitalization;
use automated systems, data mining tools, robots, or similar extraction technologies;
remove copyright or proprietary notices from the Website content;
impersonate other users or use another person's username;
transfer or sell your user profile;
upload tracking mechanisms, spyware, or similar monitoring tools;
interfere with or burden the Website or connected networks/services;
harass, threaten, or intimidate the Website staff or representatives;
attempt to bypass Website access restrictions or security measures;
copy, adapt, or reverse engineer the Website software or code;
decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer the Website software components;
use unauthorized automated systems, scrapers, or offline readers to access the Website;
collect user information for unsolicited communications or create fake accounts;
compete with us or use the Website content for revenue-generating activities.

Your Content

While the Website may not currently allow content submissions, we may provide opportunities for users to create, submit, or share content including text, media, comments, suggestions, or other materials ("User Content"). Such User Content may be visible to other users and third-party websites and will be handled according to our Privacy Policy.

When creating or sharing User Content, you represent and warrant that:

your content creation, distribution, and public display do not infringe third-party rights including copyrights, patents, trademarks, or moral rights;
you own or have proper licenses and permissions for your User Content and authorize us and other Website users to use it as contemplated;
you have obtained necessary consents from identifiable individuals featured in your User Content;
your User Content is truthful, accurate, and not misleading;
your User Content is not spam, advertising, promotional material, or other unsolicited communications;
your User Content is not obscene, inappropriate, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable;
your User Content does not mock, ridicule, or abuse others;
your User Content is not used for harassment, threats, or promoting violence;
your User Content complies with all applicable laws and regulations;
your User Content respects privacy and publicity rights;
your User Content does not solicit information from or exploit minors;
your User Content does not violate laws protecting children or minors;
your User Content does not include discriminatory comments based on race, origin, gender, orientation, or disability;
your User Content does not violate these Terms or applicable laws.

Violations may result in account termination or suspension.

Content Licensing

We may access, store, and process information and personal data you provide in accordance with our Privacy Policy and your preferences.

Feedback, suggestions, or other input regarding the Website may be used by us for any purpose without compensation.

You retain ownership of your User Content and associated intellectual property rights. We are not responsible for statements or representations in your User Content. You are solely responsible for your contributions and agree to hold us harmless from related claims or legal actions.

Feedback and Suggestions

You acknowledge that any feedback, comments, suggestions, ideas, or other input about the Website ("Feedback") becomes our exclusive property. We own all rights to such Feedback and may use it for any lawful purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment or compensation. You waive moral rights to Feedback and warrant that it is original or that you have proper rights to submit it.

External Links and Third-Party Content

The Website may contain links to external websites ("Third-Party Sites") and content from other sources ("Third-Party Content"). We do not review, monitor, or verify the accuracy, appropriateness, or completeness of Third-Party Sites or Content. We are not responsible for external websites, their content, accuracy, opinions, reliability, privacy practices, or policies.

Links to external sites do not constitute endorsement. When you leave the Website to visit Third-Party Sites or use Third-Party Content, you do so at your own risk and these Terms no longer apply. Review the terms, policies, and privacy practices of any external websites or applications. Purchases made through Third-Party Sites are solely between you and the third party, and we accept no responsibility for such transactions.

Website Administration

We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to: (1) monitor Website usage for Terms violations; (2) take legal action against violators, including reporting to authorities; (3) refuse, restrict, or disable access to User Content at our discretion; (4) remove files or content that burden our systems; and (5) manage the Website to protect our rights and ensure proper functionality.

Privacy Policy

We prioritize data privacy and security. Please review our Privacy Policy. The Website is hosted in Slovenia. If you access the Website from other regions with different data protection laws, your continued use constitutes consent to data transfer to and processing in Slovenia.

Duration and Termination

These Terms remain effective while you use the Website. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DENY ACCESS, BLOCK IP ADDRESSES, OR TERMINATE ACCOUNTS FOR ANY REASON OR NO REASON, INCLUDING THIS TERMS VIOLATIONS OR APPLICABLE LAW BREACHES, WITHOUT NOTICE OR LIABILITY.

If we terminate or suspend your account, you cannot create new accounts under your name, aliases, or third-party names. We may also pursue legal remedies including civil, criminal, and injunctive relief.

Website Modifications and Availability

We may change, modify, or discontinue Website content, features, or availability at any time without notice or obligation to update information. We may also suspend or terminate Website services without notice and are not liable for modifications, price changes, suspensions, or discontinuations.

The Website may not be available at all times due to maintenance, technical issues, or other factors. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Website for any reason without notice. You agree we have no liability for Website unavailability, and these Terms do not obligate us to maintain or support the Website.

Applicable Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Slovenia, excluding the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. If you are an EU consumer, you retain protections under your country of residence laws. Both parties submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of Ljubljana courts, allowing consumer rights claims in your EU residence country or in the Republic of Slovenia.

Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

To expedite resolution and control costs, parties agree to attempt informal negotiation of disputes for at least 30 days before initiating arbitration, except for specifically excluded disputes.

Binding Arbitration

Relationship disputes will be determined by one arbitrator chosen according to Arbitration and Internal Rules of the European Court of Arbitration rules in effect when arbitration is filed. Arbitration will be conducted in Ljubljana, Slovenia using Slovenian language, with Slovenian substantive law applying.

Limitations

Arbitration is limited to individual party disputes. To the fullest extent permitted: (a) no arbitration may be joined with other proceedings; (b) no class-action arbitration rights exist; (c) no representative capacity disputes are permitted.

Exceptions

The following disputes are excluded from informal negotiation and arbitration requirements: (a) intellectual property enforcement or validity disputes; (b) theft, piracy, privacy invasion, or unauthorized use allegations; (c) injunctive relief claims. If this provision is unenforceable, excluded disputes will be decided by competent courts, and parties submit to personal jurisdiction.

Error Corrections

Website information may contain errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in descriptions, pricing, availability, or other details. We reserve the right to correct errors and update information at any time without notice.

Disclaimers

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE." YOU AGREE TO USE THE WEBSITE AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT WARRANTIES. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES ABOUT WEBSITE CONTENT ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OR LINKED WEBSITE CONTENT.

WE ASSUME NO LIABILITY FOR: (1) CONTENT ERRORS OR INACCURACIES; (2) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE FROM WEBSITE USE; (3) UNAUTHORIZED SERVER ACCESS OR PERSONAL/FINANCIAL INFORMATION BREACHES; (4) WEBSITE TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTIONS; (5) THIRD-PARTY TRANSMITTED BUGS, VIRUSES, OR MALWARE; (6) CONTENT ERRORS OR OMISSIONS OR RESULTING LOSSES.

WE DO NOT ENDORSE THIRD-PARTY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES AND WILL NOT MONITOR YOUR TRANSACTIONS WITH THIRD PARTIES. EXERCISE CAUTION AND GOOD JUDGMENT.

Liability Limitations

WE AND OUR DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, REVENUE, OR DATA, ARISING FROM WEBSITE USE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF SUCH DAMAGE POSSIBILITIES.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless us, our subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, partners, and employees from losses, damages, liabilities, claims, and demands, including attorney fees, arising from: (1) Website use; (2) Terms breaches; (3) representation/warranty breaches; (4) third-party rights violations, including intellectual property; (5) harmful acts toward other Website users. We reserve the right to control defense of indemnified matters at your expense, and you agree to cooperate with our defense efforts.

User Data

We maintain data you transmit for Website performance management and usage analytics. While we perform routine backups, you are solely responsible for your transmitted data and Website-related activities. We have no liability for data loss or corruption, and you waive related claims against us.

Electronic Communications and Signatures

Website visits, emails, and online form completion constitute electronic communications. You consent to electronic communications and agree that electronic agreements, notices, and disclosures satisfy legal writing requirements. YOU AGREE TO ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, CONTRACTS, ORDERS, RECORDS, AND ELECTRONIC NOTICE/POLICY/TRANSACTION RECORD DELIVERY. You waive requirements for original signatures, non-electronic record delivery/retention, or non-electronic payment/credit methods.

General Provisions

These Terms and Website policies constitute the complete agreement between parties. Our failure to enforce provisions does not waive those rights. Terms operate to the maximum legal extent. We may assign rights and obligations to others anytime. We are not liable for losses beyond our reasonable control.

If any provision is unlawful, void, or unenforceable, it is severable without affecting remaining provision validity. No joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between parties. These Terms will not be construed against us as drafters. You waive defenses based on electronic form or lack of physical signatures.

Contact Information

For complaints or Website information, contact us at:

Silicon Gardens Fund III, fund management, d.o.o.
Celovška cesta 32, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

Email: info@silicongardens.com

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Last modified: May 28, 2025

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