Terms of Service

Last updated: October 28, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to LaunchMap ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our AI-powered business planning platform and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using LaunchMap, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and LaunchMap. Please read them carefully.

2. Description of Service

LaunchMap is an AI-powered platform that helps entrepreneurs and businesses create comprehensive business plans, financial projections, marketing strategies, and operational plans. Our services include:

  • AI-generated business plans and strategic documents
  • Financial modeling and projections
  • Market research and analysis tools
  • Marketing strategy development
  • Operations planning assistance
  • Risk analysis and mitigation planning

Our services are provided "as is" and may be updated or modified at our discretion.

3. User Eligibility

To use LaunchMap, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Not be prohibited from using our services under applicable law

By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

4. Account Registration and Security

4.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of LaunchMap, you must create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

4.2 Account Security

You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account credentials.

4.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms or for other reasons we deem necessary to protect our service or users.

5. Payment Terms

5.1 Subscription Fees

Some features of LaunchMap require payment of subscription fees. By subscribing, you agree to pay all applicable fees in accordance with the pricing and payment terms displayed at the time of purchase.

5.2 Payment Processing

Payments are processed through third-party payment processors. We do not store your payment information. All payments are final unless otherwise specified in our refund policy.

5.3 Billing and Renewals

Subscription fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel it before the renewal date. You can manage your subscription through your account settings.

5.4 Refunds

Refund requests are handled on a case-by-case basis. Generally, we do not provide refunds for consumed services or completed transactions. Please refer to our refund policy for specific circumstances.

6. Acceptable Use Policy

6.1 Permitted Use

You agree to use LaunchMap only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may use our service to create legitimate business plans and related documents.

6.2 Prohibited Activities

You must not:

  • Use the service for any illegal or fraudulent purposes
  • Generate content that violates intellectual property rights
  • Create plans for businesses involved in illegal activities
  • Attempt to reverse engineer or hack our AI systems
  • Share your account credentials with others
  • Upload malicious code or viruses
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of our service
  • Use automated tools to access our service without permission
  • Generate excessive requests that could harm our infrastructure

6.3 Content Ownership

You retain ownership of the business plans and content you create using LaunchMap. However, by using our service, you grant us a license to process, analyze, and improve our AI models using anonymized data from your usage.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Rights

LaunchMap and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by us and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Our AI models, algorithms, and proprietary technology remain our exclusive property.

7.2 Your Rights

You retain all rights to the business plans and documents you create using our service. You may use, modify, and distribute these materials for your business purposes.

7.3 License Grant

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use LaunchMap for your personal or business use, subject to these Terms.

8. Financial and Professional Advice Disclaimer

8.1 No Financial, Investment, or Professional Advice

CRITICAL NOTICE: LaunchMap does NOT provide financial advice, investment recommendations, legal advice, tax advice, accounting services, or any other form of professional consulting. All content generated by our AI, including but not limited to financial projections, business plans, budget plans, fundraising strategies, valuation estimates, and market analysis, is for informational and educational purposes only.

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • LaunchMap content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice from qualified experts
  • You should not rely on LaunchMap content as the primary basis for making business decisions
  • You should consult with qualified professionals (accountants, lawyers, financial advisors, etc.) before implementing any recommendations
  • LaunchMap bears no responsibility for any financial losses, business failures, or legal consequences resulting from your use of our service
  • AI-generated content may be incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated

8.2 Business Plan and Strategy Disclaimer

All business plans, strategies, financial projections, budgets, and recommendations generated by LaunchMap are hypothetical examples and templates. They are not customized to your specific circumstances, risk tolerance, financial situation, or business environment.

You understand that:

  • Business plans generated by our AI are generalized templates, not comprehensive business analyses
  • Financial projections and budgets are estimates based on assumptions that may not reflect reality
  • Market analysis and competitive intelligence may be incomplete or based on outdated information
  • Fundraising strategies and valuation estimates are illustrative examples, not guaranteed outcomes
  • Risk assessments are generic and may not account for your specific risk profile

8.3 No Guarantees or Warranties

LaunchMap provides NO guarantees, warranties, or assurances regarding:

  • The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any generated content
  • The success or profitability of any business plan or strategy
  • The achievement of financial projections or business goals
  • The market acceptance or commercial viability of any proposed business idea
  • The ability to raise capital or secure funding
  • The compliance of generated content with applicable laws or regulations

You use LaunchMap at your own risk and assume all responsibility for verifying and validating any information before use.

9. AI Content Disclaimer

9.1 AI-Generated Content Nature

LaunchMap uses artificial intelligence to generate business content. AI systems learn from patterns in large datasets and may produce content that appears authoritative but contains errors, biases, or incomplete information. AI-generated content should always be treated as a starting point for discussion, not as final professional work.

9.2 Content Review and Verification

You are solely responsible for reviewing, verifying, and validating all AI-generated content before use. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Checking calculations and financial assumptions
  • Verifying market data and competitive analysis
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Consulting with qualified professionals for complex matters
  • Testing assumptions in real-world scenarios

9.3 AI Limitations

AI systems have inherent limitations, including but not limited to:

  • Lack of real-time market knowledge beyond training data cutoff
  • Potential for hallucinations or fabricated information
  • Inability to understand nuanced business contexts or local regulations
  • Limited ability to predict future market conditions or economic changes
  • Potential biases from training data

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using LaunchMap, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

11. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

11.1 Service "As Is"

LaunchMap is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We expressly disclaim any warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any AI-generated content for your specific needs or circumstances.

11.2 Business and Financial Loss Disclaimer

SPECIFIC BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL LOSS DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that LaunchMap is not responsible for any business losses, financial losses, investment losses, missed opportunities, or any other damages resulting from your use of our service or reliance on AI-generated content. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Losses from failed business ventures or investments
  • Costs incurred from implementing flawed business plans or strategies
  • Legal or regulatory penalties from non-compliant business practices
  • Losses from unsuccessful fundraising attempts
  • Damages from inaccurate financial projections or budgets
  • Opportunity costs from pursuing unviable business ideas

11.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, LaunchMap and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenues, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

  • Your use of or inability to use our service
  • Any content generated by our AI systems
  • Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
  • Any third-party actions or content on our platform
  • Any business decisions made based on our content
  • Any interruption or cessation of our service

11.4 Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or relating to these Terms or our service shall not exceed the greater of: (a) the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or (b) $100 USD. This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

11.5 Assumption of Risk

By using LaunchMap, you expressly acknowledge and assume all risks associated with using AI-generated business content, including but not limited to the risks of inaccuracy, incompleteness, and unsuitability for your specific circumstances. You agree that LaunchMap has no duty to update or correct any generated content.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless LaunchMap and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

  • Your use of LaunchMap or reliance on AI-generated content
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any content you generate using our service
  • Your violation of applicable laws or regulations
  • Any business decisions or actions taken based on our content
  • Any claims that our content constitutes professional advice

This indemnification obligation survives termination of these Terms.

13. Termination

13.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in your settings. Termination will take effect immediately, but you remain responsible for any outstanding payments.

13.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for any violation of these Terms or for other reasons we deem necessary.

13.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use LaunchMap ceases immediately. We may delete your account and data in accordance with our data retention policies.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles.

14.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in [Your Jurisdiction]. You waive your right to participate in class action lawsuits.

15. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through our platform. Your continued use of LaunchMap after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and LaunchMap regarding the use of our service.

By using LaunchMap, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.