1. Introduction

Welcome to Upitched. By accessing or using our website (www.upitched.com), you agree to these Terms of Use.
Upitched is a digital platform that allows business founders to upload pitch materials for visibility, AI scoring, and potential discovery by investors.
We are not a broker, dealer, investment advisor, or intermediary. We do not facilitate or negotiate investments.

2. Platform Disclaimer

• Upitched does not verify, endorse, or guarantee the success, viability, or accuracy of any business listed on the platform.
• We do not participate in, nor are we responsible for, any investment decisions, negotiations, or transactions between founders and investors.
• Use of our platform is at your own risk. Users should perform independent due diligence before pursuing any connection or investment opportunity.
• Upitched provides visibility to investors by displaying business pitches on the platform, which may result in investor interest. However, submitting a pitch does not guarantee introductions, investor contact, or funding outcomes.
• AI Pitch Score: This is an automated, informational analysis based on your submitted materials. Results may vary and are provided as-is, with no guarantee of alignment to your personal expectations.

3. Fees and Payments

• Upitched offers optional paid services, including:
• AI Pitch Score ($79 USD one-time): Automated GPT-4 analysis of your pitch deck and video, delivering a score and feedback.
• Investor Intro Requests (flat fee per intro): Investors pay a one-time fee, displayed at checkout, to request a direct introduction to a business.
• Paying for an Investor Intro Request provides access to founder contact information and the opportunity to initiate an introduction; it does not guarantee that founders will respond or engage.
• All payments are non-refundable unless otherwise explicitly stated.
• Upitched has no liability for outcomes related to paid services. Payments cover platform access and administrative functions only.

4. No Liability for Transactions or Investment Outcomes

• Upitched solely provides a platform for visibility and introductory communication.
• We do not guarantee funding, success, investor responses, or business outcomes.
• We are not liable for business failures, misrepresentations, or financial losses arising from connections made on our platform. All decisions are your own.

5. AI Analysis Disclaimer

• Our AI pitch scores and feedback are generated by proprietary GPT-4 models. These scores are informational only and do not constitute financial advice or due diligence.
• Upitched is not responsible for any decisions made based on AI outputs.

6. Content Ownership and Usage

• By submitting a pitch, founders grant Upitched a royalty-free, worldwide license to display, distribute, and promote their content on the platform.
• You retain ownership of your intellectual property but authorize us to use excerpts, thumbnails, and data points for marketing and promotional purposes.

7. Privacy and Data Collection

• Upitched collects user data (such as names, emails, and payment details) strictly for platform functionality.
• We do not sell personal data to third parties.
• Payments are processed securely via Stripe; we do not store sensitive payment information on our servers.

8. User Conduct

• Users agree not to submit false, misleading, illegal, or plagiarized content.
• Upitched may remove any pitch or suspend any user account violating these terms or engaging in spam, fraud, or abusive conduct.

9. Changes to Terms

• Upitched may modify these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of any updates.

10. Contact Us

For questions regarding these terms, please reach out at legal@upitched.com.