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DIGITAL STARTUP INDIA

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Last Updated: 30 August 2026

1. GENERAL DISCLAIMER

Digital Startup India ("DSI", "we", "us", "our", or "Platform") provides information, articles, resources, listings, opinions, interviews, startup stories, business information, government-scheme information, educational material and other content for general informational and educational purposes.

Although we make reasonable efforts to present useful and reliable information, no representation or warranty is made that any content is complete, accurate, current, error-free, suitable for a particular purpose or continuously available.

Information published on DSI should not be treated as a substitute for independent verification, professional advice or official information from the relevant authority.

2. NOT LEGAL, TAX, ACCOUNTING OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE

Content on DSI is not legal, tax, accounting, audit, regulatory, compliance, company-secretarial, employment, insurance or other professional advice.

Business owners and users should consult an appropriately qualified professional before making decisions that depend on legal, tax, regulatory, financial or other professional circumstances.

Examples, checklists, articles and explanations are provided to improve general understanding and should not be treated as a professional opinion for a specific situation.

3. STARTUP AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP INFORMATION

Startup-related articles, founder interviews, success stories, business models, growth strategies, market observations, case studies and recommendations are for informational purposes only.

References to a startup's growth, funding, valuation, revenue, customers, partnerships, awards, market opportunity or future plans do not constitute an assurance that the information will remain accurate or that the business will achieve similar results.

Past performance or reported success of a startup, founder or business is not a guarantee of future performance.

4. STARTUP FUNDING AND FUNDRAISING

Information concerning fundraising, venture capital, angel investment, private equity, crowdfunding, debt, grants or other financing is general information and is not an offer, solicitation or recommendation to invest or provide financing.

DSI does not guarantee that any startup featured on the Platform will raise funds, repay financing, achieve a valuation, generate returns or remain in business.

Users should independently verify the identity, registration status, financial information, legal documents, ownership, cap table, claims and risk factors of any business or investment opportunity.

5. INVESTMENT DISCLAIMER

DSI is not an investment adviser, broker, dealer, portfolio manager, research analyst or other regulated financial intermediary merely by publishing general information, unless expressly stated otherwise for a specific regulated service.

Nothing on the Platform should be construed as a recommendation, solicitation, invitation or advice to buy, sell, hold or otherwise transact in securities, financial products, digital assets or other investments.

Investment decisions involve risk, including possible loss of capital. Users should conduct their own due diligence and obtain advice from appropriately authorised professionals where required.

Where securities-market or investment content is presented, users should verify information with official sources and relevant regulated entities. SEBI provides investor resources and grievance mechanisms for securities-market matters. ?cite?turn0search14?turn0search13?

6. NO GUARANTEE OF INVESTMENT RETURNS

DSI does not guarantee or represent that any investment, startup, business, scheme, product or opportunity will produce a particular return or avoid loss.

Statements such as "high return", "guaranteed return", "safe investment", "multibagger", "risk-free", "assured profit" or similar claims, when appearing in user-generated or third-party content, should not be treated as DSI's endorsement or guarantee.

Users should exercise particular caution with opportunities promising unusually high or guaranteed returns.

7. INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND THIRD-PARTY LISTINGS

DSI may publish or display information about startups, companies, investors, funding opportunities, business opportunities, events or service providers submitted by users or third parties.

Publication or listing does not constitute verification, endorsement, recommendation, certification or due diligence by DSI unless expressly stated.

Before entering into any transaction, users should independently verify the counterparty, regulatory status, documents, terms, financial condition, risks and applicable restrictions.

8. GOVERNMENT SCHEMES AND SUBSIDIES

DSI may publish information about Central Government, State Government, local-government, ministry, department, agency, subsidy, grant, incentive, loan, tax benefit, startup programme or other public scheme.

Government-scheme information can change because of amendments, revised eligibility criteria, budget decisions, notifications, application windows, funding availability, geographic restrictions or administrative instructions.

DSI does not guarantee eligibility, approval, sanction, disbursement, subsidy, grant, loan, tax benefit or other government benefit.

Users must verify the current scheme details, eligibility, documents, deadlines, application procedure and status with the concerned government department or official portal before acting. This approach is consistent with the official myScheme platform's guidance that scheme information should be checked with the concerned authority where there is ambiguity or doubt. ?cite?turn0search4?turn0search0?

9. NO GOVERNMENT AFFILIATION OR ENDORSEMENT

Unless expressly stated and independently verifiable, Digital Startup India is not a Government of India ministry, department, statutory authority or government agency and should not be understood as an official government portal.

Use of government names, scheme names, logos, notifications or public information on DSI does not imply government ownership, partnership, endorsement, approval or authorisation.

Users should use official government websites and portals for final applications, notifications and authoritative scheme information.

10. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATIONS AND LEGAL CHANGES

Where DSI reports on laws, regulations, notifications, circulars, policies or government announcements, the content may become outdated after subsequent amendments or judicial, regulatory or administrative developments.

Readers should verify the latest official notification, circular, legislation or order before relying on such information for a legal or business decision.

11. BUSINESS AND COMPANY INFORMATION

Business names, addresses, founders, directors, products, services, registrations, financial information, funding information, awards, certifications and other company details may originate from businesses, users, public sources or third parties.

DSI does not guarantee that every business profile or claim has been independently verified.

Users should conduct their own due diligence before entering into contracts, purchases, investments, partnerships, employment, credit arrangements or other transactions.

12. USER-GENERATED CONTENT

Some DSI content may be submitted by founders, businesses, professionals, community members, advertisers or other third parties.

Opinions expressed in user-generated content belong to the respective authors and do not necessarily represent the views of DSI.

DSI may moderate, edit, restrict or remove content under its Terms & Conditions and Community Guidelines, but moderation does not mean that every factual statement has been independently verified.

13. ADVERTISING, SPONSORED AND PROMOTIONAL CONTENT

DSI may publish advertisements, sponsored articles, featured listings, promotional profiles, paid startup stories or other commercial content.

Payment for publication, placement or promotion does not necessarily constitute an endorsement, certification or guarantee by DSI.

Advertisers and sponsors remain responsible for the legality, accuracy and substantiation of their claims.

Users should independently evaluate any commercial offer before purchasing, investing or entering into a relationship.

14. REVIEWS AND TESTIMONIALS

Reviews, ratings, testimonials and user experiences reflect the views of the respective contributors.

DSI does not guarantee that every review or testimonial represents the experience of all customers.

Businesses should not treat positive reviews as a guarantee of future performance, and users should consider multiple sources before making a decision.

15. JOBS, INTERNSHIPS AND CAREER INFORMATION

Job and internship listings may be submitted by employers, recruiters or third parties.

DSI does not guarantee employment, salary, working conditions, employer conduct, job authenticity or career outcomes unless expressly stated.

Users should independently verify employers and should never provide passwords, banking credentials, OTPs or unnecessary sensitive information in response to suspicious recruitment requests.

16. BUSINESS SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL PROVIDERS

Directories or listings of consultants, agencies, accountants, lawyers, technology providers, marketing firms, financial professionals or other service providers do not by themselves constitute DSI's recommendation or certification.

Users are responsible for verifying qualifications, licences, registrations, experience, fees, scope of work and contractual terms before engaging any provider.

17. MARKET DATA, STATISTICS AND FORECASTS

Market sizes, industry statistics, projections, forecasts, trends and other quantitative information may be based on third-party sources, estimates or assumptions.

Such information may contain errors or may change as new data becomes available. Forecasts are inherently uncertain and should not be treated as guaranteed outcomes.

18. AI-GENERATED OR AI-ASSISTED CONTENT

Some content may be created or assisted using artificial intelligence or automated tools.

AI-generated or AI-assisted content can contain factual errors, outdated information, omissions or inappropriate interpretations. Users should independently verify important information, particularly financial, legal, regulatory, government-scheme and investment information.

19. LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

DSI may provide links to government portals, company websites, payment providers, social-media platforms, news sources, professional organisations and other third-party websites.

Links are provided for convenience and do not necessarily constitute endorsement, approval or verification.

DSI does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their availability, accuracy, security, privacy practices, content or transactions.

20. NO WARRANTY OF CONTINUOUS AVAILABILITY

DSI does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the Platform or any particular content.

Content may be modified, corrected, suspended, removed or become unavailable without prior notice where appropriate.

21. CYBERSECURITY AND EXTERNAL CONTENT

Although DSI may use reasonable security measures, users should exercise appropriate caution when downloading files, opening external links or communicating with third parties.

DSI does not guarantee that every external website, document or third-party resource is free from malware or other harmful components.

22. NO GUARANTEE OF BUSINESS RESULTS

DSI does not guarantee leads, sales, customers, funding, investment, website traffic, search-engine rankings, social-media reach, partnerships, employment, revenue, profits, valuation or other business outcomes from using the Platform or purchasing promotional services.

Any examples of results, case studies or testimonials are illustrative and may not be representative of typical results.

23. LIMITATION OF RELIANCE

Users are responsible for evaluating whether information is appropriate for their particular circumstances.

Before taking a material financial, investment, legal, tax, regulatory or business decision, users should verify relevant information with primary sources and qualified professionals.

24. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, DSI will not be responsible for losses or damages arising solely from a user's reliance on general information published on the Platform, including indirect, incidental or consequential losses.

This provision does not seek to exclude liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law.

25. NO PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP

Accessing articles, guides, interviews, government-scheme information, startup information or other DSI content does not create a lawyer-client, accountant-client, investment-adviser-client, financial-adviser-client, consultant-client or other professional relationship between the user and DSI.

26. USER DUE DILIGENCE

Before acting on information published by DSI, users should consider:

• Whether the information is current;

• Whether it comes from an official or primary source;

• Whether the relevant business or person is properly registered or authorised;

• Whether regulatory restrictions apply;

• Whether the opportunity involves financial or legal risk;

• Whether independent professional advice is appropriate.

27. REPORTING INCORRECT INFORMATION

If you believe information published on DSI is materially inaccurate, outdated, misleading or incorrectly attributed, please contact us with the page URL, the relevant statement, the reason it is inaccurate and supporting evidence where available.

DSI may review and correct information where appropriate.

28. GOVERNMENT-SCHEME VERIFICATION CHECKLIST

Before applying for or relying on a government scheme, users should verify:

1. Official scheme name and issuing authority.

2. Current notification or guidelines.

3. Eligibility criteria.

4. Application deadline or window.

5. Required documents.

6. Official application portal.

7. Whether benefits are subject to budget or fund availability.

8. Whether the scheme has been amended, closed, merged or replaced.

9. Contact details of the concerned department.

29. INVESTMENT DUE-DILIGENCE CHECKLIST

Before investing or transferring money based on information encountered on DSI, users should independently verify:

1. Identity of the issuer/business/person.

2. Applicable regulatory registration or authorisation.

3. Investment documents and contractual terms.

4. Financial statements and material disclosures.

5. Ownership and management.

6. Fees, lock-ins and exit conditions.

7. Risks and potential loss of capital.

8. Whether the communication is an authorised offer or solicitation.

9. Official regulatory information where relevant.

30. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER DSI POLICIES

This Disclaimer should be read together with the Digital Startup India Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Refund & Cancellation Policy and Community Guidelines / Content Policy.

Where a service-specific agreement or legally binding contract contains more specific provisions, those provisions may govern the relevant service to the extent permitted by applicable law.

31. CHANGES TO THIS DISCLAIMER

DSI may update this Disclaimer when its services, content categories, business model, regulatory environment or applicable law changes.

The latest version will be published on the Platform with the updated "Last Updated" date.

32. CONTACT INFORMATION

Digital Startup India

Email: contact@digitalstartupindia.com

Head Office: New Delhi, India

Website: https://digitalstartupindia.com

Working Hours: Monday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–7:00 PM IST

33. FINAL NOTICE

Digital Startup India is intended to be an information and business-community platform. Information should be used as a starting point for research, not as a substitute for official sources, independent due diligence or qualified professional advice.

For government schemes, users should verify information with the relevant government department or official portal. For securities-market and investment matters, users should verify applicable regulatory requirements and authorised entities through relevant official sources. Official platforms themselves caution users to verify information and understand that online scheme or market information should not automatically be treated as legal or investment advice. ?cite?turn0search4?turn0search0?turn0search14?

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