Terms & Conditions

01About Startup of the Future

Startup of the Future (SOF) Technology Expo, 2047 is a technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, startup, business, and networking platform operated by Ftech Business India Private Limited. The platform may provide services including:

• Technology exhibitions.
• Startup registrations.
• Exhibitor participation.
• Sponsorship opportunities.
• Investor and business networking.
• Startup awards and recognition programs.
• Workshops and conferences.
• Membership programs.
• Products and merchandise.
• Tickets and event passes.
• Startup and business promotional opportunities.
• Other related services and programs.

Specific terms may apply to individual events, products, programs, memberships, or services.

02Eligibility

By using our website or services, you represent that:

• You are legally capable of entering into a binding agreement.
• The information provided by you is accurate and complete.
• You will use the website only for lawful purposes.
• You will comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

If you are registering on behalf of a company, startup, organization, or another person, you confirm that you are authorized to act on their behalf.

03Website Use

You agree not to:

• Use the website for unlawful or fraudulent purposes.
• Provide false, misleading, or incomplete information.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems.
• Interfere with website security or functionality.
• Upload malicious software, viruses, or harmful code.
• Copy, reproduce, or commercially exploit website content without authorization.
• Use automated systems to scrape or collect website information without permission.
• Impersonate another person, company, organization, or representative.
• Use our platform to distribute spam or unauthorized promotional material.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access where we believe these Terms have been violated.

04User Account

Certain services may require you to create an account. You are responsible for:

• Providing accurate information.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
• Keeping your account information updated.
• All activities conducted through your account.

You should immediately notify us if you believe your account has been accessed without authorization.

05Event Registration

Registration may be required for attending or participating in SOF Technology Expo events. Depending on the event, registration may be available for:

• Visitors.
• Startups.
• Exhibitors.
• Sponsors.
• Investors.
• Speakers.
• Mentors.
• Partners.
• Delegates.

Registration does not automatically guarantee participation in every activity, session, competition, award, or program unless specifically confirmed by the Company.

The Company reserves the right to approve, reject, modify, or cancel registrations where reasonably necessary.

06Event Passes and Tickets

Where tickets or passes are sold:

• Tickets/passes may be subject to availability.
• Each ticket or pass may be valid only for the specified event, date, and category.
• Tickets may not be resold without written authorization.
• The Company may require valid identification at entry.
• Lost or unauthorized tickets may not be replaceable.
• Entry may be refused where security or eligibility requirements are not satisfied.

Event dates, venues, speakers, schedules, exhibitors, and sessions may be changed where necessary.

07E-Commerce and Product Purchases

If products or merchandise are available through our website:

• Product descriptions and images are provided for general information.
• We make reasonable efforts to display accurate product information.
• Product availability may change without notice.
• Prices may be updated from time to time.
• Applicable taxes, shipping charges, and other fees may apply.
• Orders may be subject to confirmation and availability.

We reserve the right to cancel an order in cases such as pricing errors, stock issues, suspected fraud, technical errors, or other legitimate reasons.

08Payments

Payments may be processed through third-party payment gateways.

By making a payment, you confirm that the payment information provided by you is accurate and that you are authorized to use the selected payment method.

We are not responsible for delays, failures, or interruptions caused by third-party payment providers, banks, payment networks, or technical issues outside our reasonable control.

09Refunds and Cancellations

Refunds, cancellations, exchanges, and replacements will be governed by the applicable Refund & Cancellation Policy for the relevant product, event, ticket, membership, or service.

Certain tickets, registrations, products, sponsorships, or services may be non-refundable where specifically stated at the time of purchase or registration.

10Startup Applications and Submissions

If you submit information relating to a startup, product, innovation, technology, business, project, or idea, you are responsible for ensuring that:

• The information is accurate.
• You have the legal right to submit the information.
• The submission does not infringe another person’s intellectual property rights.
• The submission does not contain unlawful, defamatory, fraudulent, or misleading material.

11Awards, Recognition and Selection

SOF may organize awards, competitions, recognitions, startup showcases, or similar programs.

Participation does not guarantee selection, funding, investment, awards, recognition, or business opportunities.

Selection criteria, eligibility requirements, evaluation procedures, timelines, and award categories may vary by program.

The Company’s decision regarding selection may be final for the applicable program, subject to the specific rules published for that program.

12Seed Funding and Investment Opportunities

Where SOF announces seed funding, grants, investment opportunities, or financial support programs, eligibility and disbursement will be subject to the applicable program rules, verification, evaluation, documentation, and approval.

Any funding or investment commitment will be governed by separate written documentation where applicable.

13Sponsorship and Exhibitor Services

Sponsors and exhibitors must provide accurate business and organizational information. Sponsorship or exhibition participation may be subject to:

• Availability.
• Package terms.
• Payment completion.
• Brand and content approval.
• Event guidelines.
• Venue rules.
• Applicable laws.

The Company may reject promotional content that is misleading, unlawful, offensive, unsafe, or inconsistent with the purpose of the event.

14Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all website content, including:

• Logos.
• Brand names.
• Text.
• Graphics.
• Photographs.
• Videos.
• Designs.
• Icons.
• Software.
• Layouts.
• Marketing materials.
• Event branding.

is owned by or licensed to Ftech Business India Private Limited and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, sell, or commercially exploit our intellectual property without prior written permission.

15User-Generated Content

Users may have opportunities to submit reviews, testimonials, photographs, videos, comments, startup information, or other content. By submitting content, you confirm that you have the necessary rights to submit it and that it does not violate applicable laws or third-party rights. You grant the Company a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free right to use, reproduce, display, publish, and distribute such content for legitimate business, event, promotional, and marketing purposes, subject to applicable law and any specific agreement governing the submission.

16Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, payment gateways, social-media platforms, logistics providers, or other external services. These third parties operate independently and may have their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content, availability, security, or practices of third-party websites or services.

17Accuracy of Information

We aim to provide accurate and updated information on our website. However, occasional errors, omissions, typographical mistakes, technical inaccuracies, or outdated information may occur. We reserve the right to correct errors and update information at any time without prior notice.

18Availability of Website

We do not guarantee that the website will always:

• Be available without interruption.
• Be free from errors.
• Be completely secure.
• Be free from viruses or harmful components.

The website may occasionally be unavailable due to maintenance, upgrades, technical problems, network failures, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

19Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Ftech Business India Private Limited shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or unforeseeable losses arising from the use of our website, products, services, events, or third-party services.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude liability that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.

20Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ftech Business India Private Limited, its directors, employees, representatives, partners, and affiliates from claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms.
• Your misuse of the website.
• Your violation of applicable law.
• Your infringement of third-party rights.
• Information or content submitted by you.
• Unauthorized use of your account.

21Privacy

Your use of our website is also subject to our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy. These policies explain how we collect, use, protect, and process information and how cookies are used on our website.

22Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the website, account, event, membership, or services where:

• You violate these Terms.
• You provide false information.
• Fraudulent or unlawful activity is suspected.
• Your activity creates security or operational risks.
• Termination is required by law.
• We discontinue the relevant service or program.

Termination will not affect rights or obligations that arose before termination.

23Force Majeure

We shall not be responsible for delays or failure to perform obligations caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, fire, flood, epidemic, pandemic, war, government restrictions, strikes, civil disturbances, internet or infrastructure failures, or other unforeseen events.

24Changes to These Terms

We may modify these Terms & Conditions from time to time. Updated Terms will be published on our website with a revised Last Updated date. Your continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms, subject to applicable law.

25Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws of India.

Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts, subject to applicable law and any specific written agreement between the parties.

26Contact Us

For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

27Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Startup of the Future (SOF) Technology Expo website, registering for an event, purchasing a product or service, or otherwise using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.