Terms & Conditions

1.Eligibility

1.1Individual Users

The Platform is intended for individuals who are legally capable of entering into binding agreements under applicable law.

Users may include:

• Founders
• Entrepreneurs
• Prospective cofounders
• Startup professionals
• C-suite executives
• Senior professionals
• Business leaders
• Consultants and advisors
• Individuals seeking leadership opportunities
• Individuals seeking to build or join founding teams

You represent that all information provided by you is accurate, complete, and not misleading.

1.2Businesses and Organizations

Certain Services may be made available to companies, startups, founders, or other organizations seeking to identify and engage leadership or founding-team talent.

Where applicable, an authorized representative of an organization must have the authority to act on behalf of that organization.

1.3Minimum Age

You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account or use the Platform, unless a higher age is required by applicable law for a particular Service.

2.Nature of the Services

Cofounders Matrimony operates as a professional matchmaking and talent discovery platform.

Our Services may include:

• Cofounder matchmaking
• Executive and C-suite talent discovery
• Leadership hiring
• Founder introductions
• Professional profile creation
• Candidate discovery
• Curated introductions
• Match recommendations
• Networking opportunities
• Events and founder communities
• Career and leadership opportunities
• Related professional services

CFM acts as a facilitator of introductions and professional connections.

CFM does not itself become a partner, cofounder, employer, employee, investor, advisor, director, agent, or representative of any user merely by facilitating an introduction.

3.Professional Profiles

Users may be required or permitted to create professional profiles containing information such as:

• Name
• Professional experience
• Education
• Skills
• Industry expertise
• Current or previous roles
• Leadership experience
• Location
• Areas of interest
• Startup experience
• Founder experience
• Professional goals
• Compensation expectations, where voluntarily provided
• Cofounder preferences
• Leadership preferences
• Availability
• Business interests
• Portfolio or professional links
• Other information voluntarily provided by the user

Users are responsible for ensuring that information submitted to CFM is accurate and current.

You must not:

• Misrepresent your qualifications;
• Claim experience or credentials that you do not possess;
• Impersonate another individual;
• Submit another person's information without authorization;
• Provide fraudulent documents;
• Misrepresent your employment, education, business, or founder history.

4.Matchmaking and Recommendations

CFM may use information provided by users to identify potentially relevant professional matches.

Matching may consider factors including:

• Skills
• Experience
• Industry
• Functional expertise
• Location
• Professional background
• Startup experience
• Business interests
• Founder preferences
• Leadership requirements
• Availability
• Other information provided through the Platform

CFM may use automated systems, algorithms, human review, or a combination of these methods to generate recommendations and introductions.

A match or recommendation represents a potential professional fit based on information available to CFM at the time of matching.

A match does not constitute an endorsement, guarantee, employment offer, partnership, investment opportunity, or assurance of compatibility or success.

5.Cofounder Matchmaking

Where CFM facilitates a potential cofounder introduction, each party is independently responsible for determining whether the proposed relationship is suitable.

CFM does not guarantee:

• Successful cofounder relationships;
• Business success;
• Compatibility between founders;
• Equity arrangements;
• Future funding;
• Revenue;
• Company formation;
• Product development;
• Employment;
• Investment;
• Long-term continuation of the relationship.

Users are encouraged to independently evaluate prospective cofounders before entering into any legal, financial, employment, equity, partnership, or shareholder arrangement.

6.C-Suite and Executive Hiring

CFM may facilitate introductions between businesses and senior professionals for leadership or C-suite positions.

CFM does not guarantee that:

• A candidate will be hired;
• A company will make an offer;
• A candidate will accept an offer;
• A candidate's qualifications are suitable for a particular position;
• An employment relationship will continue;
• A candidate will perform at a particular level.

The final decision regarding hiring, compensation, employment terms, responsibilities, equity, reporting structure, and appointment remains solely between the relevant company and candidate.

Any employment, consultancy, advisory, or executive relationship entered into following an introduction is an independent relationship between the relevant parties.

7.Verification

CFM may offer verification processes for certain users or information.

Verification may include verification of:

• Identity
• Contact information
• Professional information
• Educational information
• Employment information
• Business information
• Other information relevant to a particular Service

A verification badge, status, or other verification indicator means only that CFM has completed the applicable verification process based on the information and methods available to it.

Verification does not constitute a guarantee or certification of a user's character, intentions, competence, financial position, business performance, or suitability.

Users should conduct their own due diligence before entering into any professional, financial, employment, equity, or business relationship.

8.User Responsibilities

You agree to use the Platform only for legitimate professional purposes.

You must not:

• Provide false or misleading information;
• Impersonate another person;
• Create multiple fraudulent accounts;
• Harass, threaten, abuse, or discriminate against another user;
• Send unsolicited spam;
• Use the Platform for unlawful activities;
• Attempt to obtain another user's confidential information;
• Scrape, copy, download, or systematically collect user information;
• Sell, distribute, or commercially exploit CFM user data;
• Use user information to create competing databases or services;
• Reverse engineer the Platform;
• Attempt to bypass security mechanisms;
• Upload malicious code or files;
• Use the Platform to conduct fraud;
• Use another person's account;
• Attempt to manipulate matching or verification systems.

9.Confidentiality

Users may receive confidential or commercially sensitive information through the Platform, including:

• Startup ideas
• Business plans
• Product concepts
• Hiring requirements
• Company information
• Financial information
• Professional information
• Strategic plans
• Founder information
• Candidate information

Users agree to treat information received from another user as confidential where the circumstances reasonably indicate that such information is confidential.

Users should not disclose, reproduce, distribute, exploit, or use another user's confidential information for purposes unrelated to the intended professional interaction without appropriate authorization.

CFM itself will handle personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy.

Nothing in these Terms prevents disclosure where required by applicable law or lawful governmental or regulatory authority.

10.Introductions and Communications

CFM may facilitate introductions between users based on their profiles, preferences, hiring requirements, or other information.

An introduction does not create an agency, partnership, employment, fiduciary, or contractual relationship between CFM and either party.

After an introduction, users are independently responsible for their communications and interactions.

CFM does not control communications or agreements entered into directly between users.

11.User Content

Users may submit information, photographs, professional biographies, business descriptions, job descriptions, documents, feedback, or other materials (“User Content”).

You retain ownership of your User Content, subject to the rights granted to CFM under these Terms.

By submitting User Content, you grant CFM a limited, non-exclusive right to host, store, reproduce, display, process, and use that information to the extent reasonably necessary to provide, operate, improve, secure, and promote the Services, subject to applicable law and our Privacy Policy.

You represent that:

• You have the right to submit the User Content;
• The information is not knowingly false or misleading;
• The User Content does not unlawfully infringe another person's rights;
• You have obtained necessary permissions where information relating to another person is submitted.

12.Data and Privacy

CFM collects and processes personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy.

Personal information may be processed for purposes including:

• Account creation;
• Profile management;
• Professional matchmaking;
• Candidate discovery;
• Executive hiring;
• Verification;
• Communication;
• Platform security;
• Analytics;
• Service improvement;
• Customer support;
• Legal and regulatory compliance.

Information that users choose to include in their professional profile may be shared with relevant users or prospective matches as necessary to provide the Services.

Users should carefully consider what information they choose to make available through their profile.

For more information, please refer to the Cofounders Matrimony Privacy Policy.

13.Payment and Subscriptions

Certain CFM Services may require payment.

Applicable fees, subscription periods, inclusions, and payment terms will be communicated to the user before purchase.

Payments may be processed through third-party payment service providers.

Unless otherwise expressly stated:

• Subscription fees are payable in advance;
• Fees are non-transferable;
• Taxes may apply;
• Services may vary depending on the selected plan.

Any applicable refund or cancellation rights will be communicated as part of the relevant Service or subscription terms and will be subject to applicable law. Paid events are governed by the Events Cancellation & Refund Policy set out in the next section.

CFM reserves the right to modify its pricing and plans prospectively.

14.Events Cancellation & Refund Policy

Effective date: 01-10-2026

This Cancellation and Refund Policy applies to all paid events, workshops, meetups, conferences, community gatherings, and other ticketed experiences organised or hosted by CoFounders Matrimony (CFM) (“CFM”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).

By purchasing a ticket or registering for a paid event, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to this policy.

a.Ticket Cancellation by Attendee

All event ticket purchases are final and non-refundable.

Once a ticket has been successfully purchased, it cannot be cancelled, returned, exchanged, or refunded due to:

• Change of plans
• Personal commitments
• Travel issues
• Work commitments
• Change of mind
• Failure to attend the event
• Late arrival
• Any other reason attributable to the attendee

Please review the event date, time, venue, ticket category and other details carefully before completing your purchase.

b.No-Show Policy

If you purchase a ticket but do not attend the event, no refund will be issued.

Tickets are considered used once the event begins, irrespective of whether the attendee is present.

c.Ticket Transfer

Tickets may be transferable to another eligible person only if CFM explicitly permits transfer for that particular event. Where ticket transfers are permitted, the attendee must contact CFM before the specified transfer deadline and provide the required details.

CFM reserves the right to refuse a transfer where the event has eligibility, capacity, security, or attendee-verification restrictions.

d.Event Cancellation by CFM

If CFM cancels an event entirely, registered ticket holders will be eligible for a refund of the ticket amount paid, subject to the applicable payment and statutory requirements.

Refunds will normally be processed to the original payment method used for the booking.

e.Event Postponement or Rescheduling

If an event is postponed or rescheduled:

• Your existing ticket will generally remain valid for the rescheduled event.
• CFM will communicate the revised date, time or venue to registered attendees.
• If CFM determines that refunds are applicable for the specific rescheduled event, the applicable refund process will be communicated to ticket holders.

f.Changes to Event Details

CFM may make reasonable changes to:

• Venue
• Event schedule
• Speakers
• Sessions
• Performers
• Activities
• Event format
• Other programme elements

Such changes do not automatically create an entitlement to a refund.

CFM will make reasonable efforts to communicate significant changes to registered attendees.

g.Force Majeure

CFM will not be responsible for failure, postponement, interruption or modification of an event caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• Government restrictions or orders
• Natural disasters
• Severe weather
• Public emergencies
• Civil unrest
• War or terrorism
• Epidemics or pandemics
• Venue-related circumstances
• Infrastructure or operational disruptions
• Other unforeseen circumstances beyond reasonable control

Where reasonably possible, CFM may reschedule the event or provide an alternative arrangement.

Any refund, if applicable, will be determined based on the circumstances of the event and applicable law.

h.Payment Gateway Charges

Where a refund is applicable, CFM may deduct non-recoverable payment processing or transaction charges, where permitted by the applicable terms and law.

Any applicable deduction will be communicated as part of the refund process.

i.Duplicate or Failed Transactions

If your account is debited but the ticket is not successfully generated due to a technical or payment-processing error, please contact CFM with the transaction/reference details.

After verification, any eligible duplicate or failed transaction amount will be processed for refund through the applicable payment channel.

j.Refund Processing

Where a refund is approved, CFM will initiate it through the original payment method or applicable payment provider.

The time taken for the amount to appear in the attendee’s account may depend on the payment gateway, bank, card issuer or other financial institution.

k.Event-Specific Terms

Certain events may have additional or different cancellation, refund, transfer or eligibility conditions. Where applicable, the event-specific policy displayed on the respective event registration or checkout page will apply to that event.

Event-specific terms must be read before completing the purchase.

l.Contact

For questions relating to cancellations, refunds or event tickets, contact:

15.No Guarantee of Outcome

CFM is a matchmaking, talent discovery, and professional introduction platform.

We do not guarantee:

• Employment;
• Hiring;
• Cofounder compatibility;
• Business partnerships;
• Funding;
• Investment;
• Revenue;
• Business success;
• Career advancement;
• Executive appointment;
• Compensation;
• Equity;
• Long-term professional relationships.

Any decision to enter into a business, employment, partnership, advisory, investment, or cofounder relationship is made independently by the relevant parties.

16.Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, CFM and its directors, officers, employees, consultants, affiliates, and representatives shall not be responsible for losses arising from:

• User-to-user interactions;
• False or misleading information provided by users;
• Professional or business decisions made by users;
• Failure of a match or introduction;
• Failure to secure employment or a cofounder;
• Business losses;
• Loss of anticipated revenue;
• Disputes between users;
• Misconduct by users;
• Unauthorized actions of users;
• Information voluntarily disclosed by users to other users.

CFM does not guarantee that the Platform will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.

17.Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CFM, its parent entities, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, consultants, contractors, and representatives from claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses arising from or relating to:

• Your use of the Services;
• Your breach of these Terms;
• False or misleading information submitted by you;
• Your violation of another person's rights;
• Your misuse of another user's information;
• Your professional or business dealings with another user;
• Your violation of applicable law;
• Your fraudulent or unlawful conduct.

18.Prohibited Use of CFM Data

CFM user information is provided for the legitimate purposes of using the Services.

You must not:

• Scrape user profiles;
• Build external databases using CFM user information;
• Sell CFM user information;
• Export user databases;
• Use user information for unsolicited marketing;
• Contact users outside the intended purpose of the introduction without appropriate consent;
• Use CFM data to establish a competing matchmaking or recruitment database;
• Use automated systems to collect or reproduce CFM user data.

CFM reserves the right to suspend accounts and pursue appropriate remedies where user information is misused.

19.Account Suspension and Termination

CFM may suspend, restrict, or terminate an account where we reasonably believe that a user:

• Has violated these Terms;
• Has provided fraudulent information;
• Has misused another user's information;
• Has engaged in abusive or unlawful conduct;
• Has attempted to compromise Platform security;
• Has engaged in activity that may harm other users or CFM.

Users may request closure of their account subject to applicable legal and contractual requirements.

Termination of an account does not automatically extinguish obligations that by their nature are intended to survive termination, including confidentiality, intellectual property, indemnity, and applicable payment obligations.

20.Intellectual Property

The Platform, including its software, design, branding, trademarks, logos, graphics, content, interfaces, databases, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to CFM unless otherwise stated.

You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, sell, license, reverse engineer, or commercially exploit CFM's intellectual property without prior written permission.

The name Cofounders Matrimony, its logo, branding, and associated marks may not be used without authorization.

21.Third-Party Services

CFM may integrate with or provide links to third-party services, including:

• Payment providers;
• Communication services;
• Professional networking platforms;
• Authentication services;
• Analytics services;
• Cloud infrastructure;
• Other external services.

Third-party services are governed by their own terms and privacy policies.

CFM is not responsible for the availability, functionality, security, or policies of third-party services.

22.Communication Consent

By creating an account or requesting a Service, you may receive service-related communications from CFM through channels such as:

• Email;
• SMS;
• Phone calls;
• WhatsApp;
• In-platform notifications.

These communications may relate to:

• Account verification;
• Match recommendations;
• Introductions;
• Hiring opportunities;
• Service updates;
• Security notifications;
• Events;
• Transactional information.

Where required by applicable law, promotional communications will be subject to the applicable consent and opt-out requirements.

You may opt out of promotional communications through the available unsubscribe or communication-preference mechanisms.

23.Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or recommendations voluntarily submitted by you regarding the Platform may be used by CFM to improve its Services.

You agree that submitting feedback does not transfer ownership of your underlying intellectual property to CFM unless separately agreed.

CFM may use general suggestions and ideas contained in feedback without compensation, provided that doing so does not disclose your confidential information or violate applicable law.

24.Changes to the Services

CFM may modify, suspend, discontinue, or introduce features to the Services from time to time.

We may also modify these Terms where necessary to reflect changes in:

• Our Services;
• Technology;
• Business operations;
• Legal requirements;
• Security practices.

Updated Terms will be posted on the Platform with an updated “Last updated” date. Where required by applicable law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent.

25.Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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

Subject to applicable law, disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

26.General Provisions

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any additional terms applicable to specific Services, constitute the agreement between you and CFM regarding your use of the Platform.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to remain in effect.

Failure by CFM to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

You may not transfer or assign your account or rights under these Terms without CFM's prior written consent.

27.Individual and Professional Use

Accounts are intended for the individual or authorized organization for which they were created.

You may not:

• Transfer your account to another person;
• Allow another person to use your account;
• Create accounts on behalf of another individual without authorization;
• Use another person's account;
• Resell access to the Platform.

Organizations using CFM for hiring purposes must ensure that their representatives are authorized to act on their behalf.

28.Acceptance

By registering on, accessing, or using the Cofounders Matrimony Platform or Services, you acknowledge that:

1. You have read and understood these Terms;
2. You agree to be legally bound by these Terms;
3. The information provided by you is accurate to the best of your knowledge;
4. You understand that CFM facilitates professional introductions and does not guarantee the outcome of any introduction, match, hiring process, or business relationship;
5. You are responsible for conducting your own due diligence before entering into any professional, employment, business, equity, investment, or cofounder relationship.

If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use the Platform or Services.

29.Contact Information

For questions, complaints, account-related concerns, or other matters relating to these Terms, please contact: