Terms and Conditions of Use

Welcome to orionstartups.com (hereon the “Site”). This site is operated by Orion Startups, S.A.P.I. (hereon “Orion”), an Investment Promotion Company (​Sociedad Anónima Promotora de Inversión)​ based in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico, and with offices in different parts of the country. We make available to you the terms and conditions of use of our Site, including content, information, materials, as well as the services that are available through the different sites that integrate orionstartups.com (hereon “Services”). By continuing to use the Site and/or any of the Services, you accept to be aware of the content of these terms and conditions and you commit with Orion in the terms set forth.

Orion reserves the right to modify at any time these terms and conditions, and once these modifications are made available to you, by continuing to use the Site and its Services, you are accepting said modifications.

Content

Through our site you may have access, among other things, to information about our accelerator, fund, organization, employees, mentors network, admission process, startups in our portfolio, research centre, and Orion or our startups job posting.

Authorization of use of materials, and intellectual property ​

The site may have content and elements (hereon “Site Content”) that are protected by Copyright, Trademark, or other kind of intellectual property law. Except when it is explicitly authorized by Orion, you agree not to modify, copy, sell, distribute or create content derived from the Site Content, in whole or in part. Any use of the Site or Site Content other than as specifically authorized in these terms and conditions is strictly prohibited. Any right not expressly granted in these terms and conditions are reserved to Orion.

The name and logos from Orion Startup (hereon “Orion Trademark”) are owned by Orion and may be used without express permission from Orion in the following cases: (a) Startups in Orion Portfolio for their social networks or websites; (b) strategic allies and service providers for their social networks or websites; (c) founders of portfolio companies for their website or social networks; (d) mentors who are part of our mentors network for their social networks or websites.

If you do not belong to any of the above categories you must request permission through an email explaining the intended use of Orion Trademark, such email should be sent to the following address: legal@orionstartups.com​.

The Site may display marks or images of other companies, which may be registered by their respective owners, who may or may not allow the use of the mark or image. No provision in these terms and conditions shall be construed as constituting consent without prior notice of license to use any non-Orion marks or images displayed on the Site.

By becoming part of our mentor network, you authorize Orion to use, edit, publish, disseminate or distribute your testimonials and other information you provide to us, except for personal or sensitive data, in any printed or electronic media, including but not limited to present and future social networks. If you wish to revoke this authorization, please send an e-mail to legal@orionstartups.com​.

By attending any of our events, courses, and activities, you authorize Orion to use, publish, broadcast or distribute your presentation materials or audio and/or video recordings of your opinions in any printed or electronic media, including but not limited to current and future social networks. If you wish to revoke this authorization, please send an e-mail to legal@orionstartups.com​. Such revocation will not have retroactive effect.

Authorization of use image

By becoming part of our mentor network, you authorize Orion to use, edit, publish, disseminate or distribute your photograph.If you wish to revoke this authorization, please send an e-mail to legal@orionstartups.com​.

By attending any of our events, courses, and activities, you authorize Orion, in terms of article 87 of the Federal Copyright Law (Ley Federal de Derechos de Autor) to use, publish, broadcast or distribute photographs where you appeared in any printed or electronic media, including but not limited to current and future social networks. If you wish to revoke this authorization, please send an e-mail to legal@orionstartups.com. Such revocation will not have retroactive effect.

Authorization for Use of Confidential Information

When providing a business plan, financial statements or other confidential materials and information, we are not responsible for protecting such information from misuse or disclosure in the absence of a confidentiality agreement duly signed by Orion's legal representative(s) and the owner of such information. Any financial information, business plan or other materials provided to Orion may be used for research and statistical purposes, the owner of the information will remain anonymous at all times. If you do not want your information to be used for these purposes, we ask that you contact us at legal@orionstartups.com​.

Third Party Sites

We disclaim responsibility for your access to third party sites available on our Site via access links or otherwise. You should review the terms and conditions applicable to the third party sites you access. Any access or use of the third party sites is at your own risk.

Privacy Notice ​

Orion Startups, S.A.P.I. with address at Avenida Heroico Colegio Militar #4709, colonia Nombre de Dios, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico, is responsible for the use, handling, storage and confidentiality of all personal data to which it will

have access for the following purposes: (a) To provide additional information to questions about the selection process, operation, or other doubts that may arise. (b) Maintain communication with the portfolio companies, service providers, investment candidates, as well as to connect people who request it. (c) Send relevant information about new programs, events, and news from Orion and its partners. (d) Connect job seekers with companies advertising job openings.

For more information, you can find our Privacy Policy ​here​.

Cookies Policy ​

To understand site activity better, we use Google Analytics to track the behavior of our visitors through Analytical Cookies (small data files that are sent from a network server to your browser and stored on your computer's hard drive). By accessing the Site Content, you agree to the collection and use of these cookies by the Third Party Site. We do not share any personal or sensitive data or store or modify that information in any way.

Mediation, Forum and Applicable Law

Any dispute related to these terms shall be resolved through mediation, and if no agreement is reached, it shall be submitted to the jurisdiction of the local courts of the judicial district of Morelos in the state of Chihuahua or to the federal courts of the seventeenth judicial circuit of the Mexican Republic, depending on the nature of the matter. The applicable law, both adjective and substantive, shall be that in force for the State of Chihuahua, or failing that, that of the Mexican Federation.

These terms and conditions replace any previously existing terms and conditions of the Site. All personnel and companies legally linked to Orion are third party beneficiaries of these terms. These terms and conditions are binding on you and your assignees. All personnel and companies legally linked to Orion are third party beneficiaries of these terms. In the event that any provision of these terms and conditions is held to be inoperative or invalid, such provision shall be deleted and replaced with a provision having similar effect, which shall not alter in any way or cause the invalidity or ineffectiveness of the remaining provisions contained in the terms and conditions.

Modification of These Terms

Orion reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. This will be notified on this Site, or via email. Please check periodically for changes to these terms and conditions. Once changes are posted and notified, your continued use of the Site or Services will constitute acceptance of the changes.

For further information, please send an email to: legal@orionstartups.com​.

Entry into force of terms and conditions: May 25, 2020