Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: 12 September, 2025

Service Description

TheGlobalFounder.com ("we," "us," "our," "the Site") is a digital magazine platform providing editorial content, interviews, business insights, newsletters, and community features. Our content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

Legal Entity: VAMC Business Consulting Ltd
Registered Address: 28 Gordonos street, 3070 Limassol, Cyprus
Contact Email: legal@theglobalfounder.com
Business Registration: HE430235

Acceptance and Eligibility

By accessing or using our services, you agree to these Terms. You must:

  • Have legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
  • Be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction)
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

User Accounts and Registration

  • Account registration may be required for certain features
  • You are responsible for maintaining account security
  • Provide accurate and current information
  • One account per person; no account sharing

Permitted Use

You may:

  • Access and read content for personal, non-commercial purposes
  • Share articles using provided social sharing tools
  • Subscribe to newsletters and updates
  • Participate in community features where available

Prohibited Conduct

You may not:

  • Use the service for unlawful purposes
  • Infringe intellectual property rights
  • Upload harmful, offensive, or misleading content
  • Circumvent technical security measures
  • Scrape, harvest, or automatically extract content
  • Interfere with service operation or other users

Content and Intellectual Property

  • All site content is owned by us or licensed from third parties
  • User-submitted content grants us a non-exclusive license to host and display
  • We respect intellectual property and respond to valid takedown requests
  • Our moderation decisions are made transparently with clear reasons provided

Subscriptions and Payments (If Applicable)

EU Consumer Rights:

  • Premium subscriptions automatically renew as disclosed
  • 14-day withdrawal right applies to distance contracts
  • For digital content, withdrawal right may be waived with explicit consent
  • Cancellation is as easy as sign-up
  • No deceptive design patterns or obstacles to cancellation

Korea Consumer Protection:

  • Clear disclosure of all fees and renewal terms
  • Prior consent required for price increases or service changes
  • Cancellation must not be obstructed
  • Free trial to paid conversion requires explicit consent

Withdrawal Rights (EU Only)

You have the right to withdraw from premium subscriptions within 14 days of purchase without giving reasons. For digital content delivered immediately:

  • Withdrawal right applies unless you explicitly consent to immediate performance
  • You acknowledge that you lose withdrawal rights once content delivery begins
  • Withdrawal instructions and model forms are available upon request

Content Moderation and Transparency

  • We moderate content according to published community guidelines
  • Moderation decisions include clear reasons
  • Appeals process available for content removal
  • Transparency reports published as required under EU Digital Services Act

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • Service provided "as is" without warranties
  • We are not liable for indirect or consequential damages
  • Consumer statutory rights remain unaffected

Governing Law and Disputes

  • EU users: Local consumer protection laws apply
  • Korean users: Korean consumer protection laws apply
  • Disputes resolved through appropriate jurisdiction courts
  • Alternative dispute resolution available where required

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms with reasonable notice. Material changes will be communicated prominently. Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.