Terms of Use

These terms and conditions of use apply to the Platform. By accessing the Platform and the services available therein, Users accept these Terms of use.

The use of RovoApp implies acceptance of the relevant contractual provisions set forth in Articles 7 of this Agreement. Additional terms, conditions, and usage notices that are supplementary and/or alternative to those provided herein may be indicated and communicated by the company in the manner it deems most appropriate.

Use of the Platform and its related services also implies acceptance of such conditions, terms, and notices, which form an integral and essential part of the contractual framework governing the use of RovoApp and its related services. Such conditions, terms, and notices may be amended, updated, or otherwise modified by the Company from time to time at its sole discretion. The User is encouraged to periodically review the applicable terms and conditions to remain informed of any changes.

Users access and use the Platform exclusively for lawful purposes, in compliance with applicable laws and these contractual conditions. It is expressly prohibited to:

RovoApp reserves the right to interrupt, suspend, or limit Users' access in the event of violations of the above prohibitions, and to take any further remedies provided by law or by this agreement to protect its interests.

The Platform is intended for an audience consisting exclusively of the subjects falling under the definition of "Users" as set out in Article 1 of these Terms and Conditions.

The Platform services are made available through User Accounts accessed via username and password.

The Platform allows Users to create, view, and share Content, as well as to interact with one another. The Platform also enables Users to connect with Startups, investors, potential collaborators, co-founders, or candidates for hiring purposes, facilitating professional networking and the exchange of opportunities within the Startup ecosystem.

The Platform allows Users to create, view, and share content, as well as to interact with other Users. In addition, certain parts of the User experience on the Platform are personalized, including the "For You" feed. The "For You" feed employs a recommendation system designed to help Users discover a wide range of content, creators, and topics that may be of interest to them.

RovoApp provides Users with assistance, support, and advisory services, accessible through the personal area of the Platform or via dedicated channels. These services are intended to offer technical support, clarifications regarding the use of the Platform's features, or general information related to the services offered.

The Platform includes a "Competition" section, which allows Users to participate in contests designed to develop, present, and showcase ideas, projects, or initiatives. Users may have the opportunity to compete for prizes or other benefits as part of these contests. The Platform does not guarantee any specific outcome or prize and reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate any Competition at its discretion.

The Platform provides a Chat feature that allows Users to communicate and connect with one another. Users acknowledge and agree that the Chat feature is intended solely for facilitating networking, professional interactions, collaboration, and engagement within the Platform. RovoApp does not monitor or control individual communications, but reserves the right to remove, restrict, or block any messages or Users that violate these Terms.

Within the Platform, it is possible for Users to obtain Badges as a result of completing activities, winning Competitions, or achieving other milestones. Users acknowledge that Badges are granted at the sole discretion of RovoApp and that obtaining a Badge does not confer any rights, privileges, or monetary value beyond what is expressly stated by the Platform.

The Platform includes an "Apply Now" feature, which allows Users to submit applications for professional opportunities, offers, or other initiatives presented within content on the Platform. The Platform does not guarantee any specific outcome or engagement and reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate any opportunity at its discretion.

RovoApp, its directors, officers, employees, collaborators, and suppliers shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages suffered by Users arising from or in any way related to:

The exclusions and limitations of liability shall apply separately and independently to each circumstance; therefore, the inapplicability of any exclusion or limitation to a specific circumstance shall not affect the applicability of the others.

Users indemnify RovoApp and acknowledge and accept, in accordance with the proper use of the Platform and applicable law, that they are solely responsible for the Content and data uploaded or transmitted on the Platform, which must comply with applicable regulations and the purposes of the Platform.

Users acknowledge that RovoApp provides a digital communication channel between the Users, without any guarantee of results, employment contracts, or actual contacts. Users indemnify RovoApp from any liability arising from improper use of uploaded content, any economic losses, and any direct or indirect damages, including moral or reputational damages.

The Content and other information published by Users are published under their own responsibility. RovoApp shall not be liable for the truthfulness, correctness, or accuracy of the content; any violations of third-party rights or privacy; or inappropriate or unauthorized content.

Any improper use of the Platform is strictly prohibited. In particular, the uploading or transmission of unlawful content, violations of third-party rights, attempts to circumvent controls, unauthorized scraping, and any other conduct constituting a breach of laws, regulations, or this agreement are expressly prohibited.

Any person may report content alleged to be unlawful or in violation of these Terms by sending a notice to RovoApp at the email address indicated or through the apposite Contact Us Section, including a description of the content and the reasons for the report.

The Platform, including its software (in both source and object code), interfaces, integration specifications and guides, manuals and technical and functional documentation, models and data schemas, architectures and configurations, website and portal pages and content, and platform databases, constitutes or contains works protected under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (as amended). The domain names, logos, trademarks, and distinctive signs of RovoApp are protected under the Trade Marks Act 1994 and applicable intellectual property laws. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by the Company.

Except as permitted by applicable law, it is prohibited to reproduce, publish, communicate to third parties, distribute, translate, adapt, modify, decompile, or reverse engineer software or documentary elements of the Platform, to carry out systematic extraction or re-utilization of databases, or to engage in mirroring, framing, spidering, scraping, or data mining practices.

All data, information, and any content made available on the Platform remain the exclusive property and responsibility of the Users. No economic exploitation rights, licenses, or additional rights over the aforementioned content are transferred to or acquired by RovoApp as a result of the use of the Platform.

By creating, publishing, or otherwise making content available on the Platform, Users grant RovoApp a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce, display, and communicate such content publicly solely for the purpose of operating, developing, and providing the Platform in accordance with the User's Platform settings. This license terminates when the User closes their account or removes the content, except where retention or processing is required by law.

Likewise, Users do not acquire, by virtue of accessing or using the Platform, any economic exploitation rights, licenses, or additional rights over the Platform, the software, the documentation, the databases, the trademarks, or the distinctive signs, which remain the exclusive property of RovoApp.

The reproduction, even in part and for commercial purposes, of all data made available by Users on the Platform is prohibited, unless expressly authorized by RovoApp.

RovoApp reserves the right to protect its rights by any means permitted by law, including requesting the removal of unlawful or unauthorized uses and taking any other action before the competent authorities.

The Company adopts all technical and organizational measures necessary to ensure the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personal data processed through the Platform, in compliance with the applicable data protection laws and regulations.

The Company undertakes to monitor the proper use of the Platform and to implement content moderation procedures in order to prevent the publication or dissemination of unlawful, obscene, discriminatory, or otherwise illegal content, or content contrary to public morals or to the purposes of the Platform. The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these provisions or that are used improperly.

The Company undertakes to monitor and promptly address issues relating to access to and use of the Platform.

The Company undertakes to use the data and information provided by Users solely for lawful purposes and in accordance with the methods defined in Article 9 of this Agreement.

Users undertake not to use the Platform:

Users undertake to use the Platform in compliance with applicable law, this agreement, and the promotional purposes for which it was created.

Any activity carried out on the Platform by Users is performed in their own name and at their own responsibility, with all legal consequences, including any liability for losses or damages suffered by RovoApp or third parties in the event of violations of these terms of use or improper or unlawful use of the Platform.

RovoApp reserves the right to independently adopt any measures deemed necessary, including the suspension or termination of the Platform or of the User's access to the Platform's features, where the User makes unlawful or otherwise prohibited use of the Platform, or commits a material or repeated breach of the above obligations.

Users are required to safeguard their Access Credentials and not to share them with third parties. Any activity carried out through a personal account shall be deemed to have been performed by the account holder.

Users have the right to withdraw from this agreement at any time and to request the deletion of their account and the related personal data from the Platform, by sending written notice to the email address indicated or by using the specific function available in their personal area.

RovoApp reserves the right to unilaterally withdraw from this agreement and to deactivate or delete Users' accounts in the following cases: violation by Users of applicable laws or of these terms and conditions of use; improper, unlawful, or purpose-inconsistent use of the Platform; cybersecurity reasons or the protection of minors; termination or material modification of the Platform services.

Following the exercise of the right of withdrawal by either Party, this agreement shall be deemed terminated by operation of law, and the User shall no longer be able to access their personal area or use the Platform services. RovoApp shall proceed with the deletion or anonymization of Users' personal data, in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

The Company processes the personal data of Users accessing the Platform in full compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and any other relevant national or international legislation.

Considering the nature of the Platform, the Company acts as the data controller for the data collected through the Platform and ensures its management in accordance with applicable law and internal policies, implementing appropriate technical and organisational security measures.

The Company undertakes to strictly comply with the Company's procedures for accessing and processing data, including all security measures and limitations of use provided in this Agreement, and to process the personal data exclusively within the limits of the authorisations granted and for the permitted purposes.

Users, regardless of category, undertake not to perform, directly or indirectly, any activity capable of compromising the security or confidentiality of personal data processed via the Platform, nor to circumvent or disable technical protection measures implemented by the Company.

Users may voluntarily provide geolocation data for the purpose of displaying their Startup location on the Platform's Map section. The collection and processing of geolocation data are strictly optional and subject to the User's prior consent. Users may withdraw consent at any time.

The Company ensures that geolocation data is processed solely for the purpose of enabling the Map functionality, facilitating interactions between Users, and providing relevant Platform services. Geolocation data will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes without the User's explicit consent.

Any repeated or particularly serious violation of data protection provisions, including failure to cooperate with the Company in security procedures or unauthorized access to the data, constitutes a material breach of this Agreement and may justify its termination under Article 10.

RovoApp shall have the right to terminate this agreement with immediate effect by simple written notice sent to the email address associated with the Users' account, in the event that Users:

In such cases, termination shall occur without the need for any prior notice or formal demand, and RovoApp may immediately suspend access to the Platform, without prejudice to its right to seek compensation for any damages suffered.

In all cases of termination, Users' accounts shall be deactivated or deleted and Users shall no longer be able to access the Platform services. The Company's right to seek damages and to retain any amounts already paid as consideration for the services provided up to the date of termination shall remain unaffected.

The Parties to this agreement shall make every reasonable effort to resolve amicably any dispute arising out of or in connection with this agreement, including disputes of a non-contractual nature.

In the event of a dispute, the interested Party shall send the other Party a written notice setting out the relevant facts, its position, and the proposed solution, thereby formally initiating an attempt at amicable settlement. The other Party shall respond within 15 days. The maximum time limit for reaching an amicable settlement is set at 30 days from the date of the first notice.

If the amicable settlement attempt is unsuccessful, either Party may propose in writing to submit the dispute to a conciliation procedure assisted by an impartial third party, chosen by mutual agreement. The maximum time limit for reaching a conciliatory agreement shall be 30 days from the notice initiating the procedure.

This agreement, as well as any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it, including non-contractual claims, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales shall have non-exclusive jurisdiction to settle any disputes or claims arising out of or in connection with this contract.

No addition to or modification of this agreement shall be valid unless made in writing.

This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior understandings, agreements, correspondence, or negotiations, whether written or oral.

Should one or more provisions of this agreement be held to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, in whole or in part, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect. The Parties undertake to replace any invalid provision with a lawful provision that most closely reflects the original intent of the Parties.

The provisions relating to limitation of liability, indemnification, intellectual property, governing law, and dispute resolution shall survive the termination of this agreement.