1. Acceptance of Terms
By submitting an application, accessing, or using the Spotlight Capital Platform ("Service"), you ("User") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service
Spotlight Capital provides investment and venture capital services to innovative startups and emerging technologies through our application platform.

3. User Conduct and Responsibilities
You agree not to use the Service to:
• Send spam or inappropriate applications
• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law
• Transmit any material that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service

You are solely responsible for the content you send and receive through the Service and for complying with these Terms.

4. Data Handling and Privacy
Our data handling practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. We collect and use your information to process applications and improve our services.

5. Intellectual Property
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Spotlight Capital and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
Disclaimer of Warranties: The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Limitation of Liability: In no event shall Spotlight Capital, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Service.

7. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

8. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. By continuing to access or use our Service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

Contact Information:
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at inquiry@spotlightberkeley.com.

Last updated: August 2025

Data Collection and Usage
We collect data from website users' interactions with our website and their applications to improve our application process and provide better services.

Information We Collect:
• Application data including names, contact information, project details, and business information
• Website interaction data including page visits, button clicks, and navigation patterns
• Technical information such as IP addresses, browser type, and device information
• Communication records and correspondence

How We Use Your Information:
• To process and evaluate your applications
• To improve our application process and user experience
• To communicate with you regarding your application and our services
• To analyze website usage and optimize our platform
• To maintain security and prevent fraud

Data Protection:
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Third-Party Sharing:
We do not sell your data to third-party providers. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and safety

Data Retention:
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Your Rights:
You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. Contact us at inquiry@spotlightberkeley.com for any privacy-related requests.

Contact Information:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at inquiry@spotlightberkeley.com.

Last updated: August 2025