Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using PHD Capital's website, submitting applications, or engaging with our services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

PHD Capital provides venture capital funding and support services to PhD holders of African origin. Our services include:

• Funding application processing and evaluation
• Mentorship and strategic support for entrepreneurs
• Access to our network of investors and partners
• Educational resources and networking opportunities
• Website access for information and application submission

3. User Accounts and Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for funding through PHD Capital, you must:

• Hold a PhD or be pursuing PhD-level research
• Be of African origin or have strong ties to African communities
• Have developed or be developing technology in our focus areas
• Be committed to building scalable businesses

Account Information

When you submit an application, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account information and for all activities that occur under your account.

4. Application Process and Terms

Submission Guidelines

By submitting an application for funding, you represent that:

• All information provided is true and accurate
• You have the legal right to submit the application and materials
• Your technology or business concept is original or properly licensed
• You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Review Process

PHD Capital reserves the right to accept or reject applications at our sole discretion. The review process may include due diligence, interviews, and evaluation by our investment committee. We do not guarantee funding for any application.

5. Intellectual Property

Your Content

When you submit materials to PHD Capital, you retain ownership of your intellectual property. However, by submitting, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and evaluate your materials for investment consideration.

Our Content

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of PHD Capital and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

6. Confidentiality

PHD Capital treats confidential information with the utmost care. We maintain confidentiality agreements with our partners and service providers. However, information disclosed in applications may be shared with our investment committee, legal advisors, and potential co-investors as necessary for due diligence and investment decisions.

7. Investment Terms

If your application is successful, investment terms will be negotiated separately and formalized in legal agreements. These terms may include:

• Equity ownership percentages
• Board representation rights
• Investor protections and rights
• Milestone and reporting requirements
• Exit preferences and conditions

All investment terms are subject to negotiation and final approval by both parties.

8. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Submitting false or misleading information
• Violating intellectual property rights of others
• Engaging in fraudulent or illegal activities
• Attempting to circumvent our application process
• Using our platform for unauthorized commercial purposes
• Transmitting harmful code or interfering with our systems

9. Limitation of Liability

PHD Capital shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of our services or any investment decisions. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount of any fees paid by you to us.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our services at any time, without prior notice or liability, for conduct that we believe violates these terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

11. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in [Location].

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes through our website or by email. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: