Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using The Startup Starter Kit.
Last updated: January 7, 2026
Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and The Fritter Factory ("we," "our," or "us"), governing your access to and use of The Startup Starter Kit website at thestartupstarterkit.com (the "Website").
By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.
Description of Service
The Startup Starter Kit is a free, curated directory of tools and resources for startup founders. Our services include:
- A searchable directory of tools organized by category
- Tool comparisons and recommendations
- A startup checklist for personalized tool recommendations
- Educational resources including guides, glossary terms, book recommendations, and podcast suggestions
- A newsletter with updates about tools and resources
Our Website is provided free of charge. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the service at any time without notice.
User Conduct
When using our Website, you agree not to:
- Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers connected to it
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Website without our permission
- Submit false, misleading, or spam content through our forms
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Harvest or collect information about other users
- Use the Website to transmit viruses or malicious code
Intellectual Property
The Website and its original content (excluding content provided by users or third parties) are owned by The Fritter Factory and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, and print content from the Website for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify the content and maintain all copyright notices.
Tool names, logos, and trademarks displayed on the Website belong to their respective owners. We do not claim ownership of third-party intellectual property.
User Submissions
When you submit content to us (such as tool recommendations, glossary terms, or podcast suggestions), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, publish, and display that content on the Website.
You represent that you have the right to submit such content and that it does not infringe on any third-party rights.
We reserve the right to review, edit, or reject any user submissions at our discretion.
Third-Party Tools and Links
The Website contains information about and links to third-party tools, products, and services. These are provided for informational purposes only.
We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any third-party products or services. Your use of any third-party tools is at your own risk and subject to the terms and policies of those third parties.
We make reasonable efforts to keep tool information accurate and up-to-date, but we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information about third-party tools. Pricing, features, and availability may change without notice.
Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on the Website are affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate relationships never influence our recommendations. We do not accept payment for tool placements or rankings. Our recommendations are based solely on the quality and value a tool provides to startup founders.
For more details, see our About page.
Disclaimer of Warranties
THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
- Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of any information on the Website
- Warranties regarding the quality or suitability of any third-party tools listed
You use the Website and any information obtained from it at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE FRITTER FACTORY AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM:
- Your use of or inability to use the Website
- Any third-party tools or services accessed through the Website
- Any errors or omissions in the Website's content
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
- Any other matter relating to the Website
Our total liability for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall not exceed the amount you paid to us (if any) in the twelve months preceding the claim.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Fritter Factory and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Website
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Any content you submit to the Website
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Prince Edward Island and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Prince Edward Island, Canada, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
The Fritter Factory
1 Stan Macpherson Way, Unit 303
Charlottetown, PE C1A 0B4
Canada