Terms of Service

Document Version: 5.0 (24 clauses)
Last Updated: May 3, 2026
Effective Date: Upon Publication
Authoritative Language: English

Introduction

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern the relationship between you (the "User"), your local consulting and support partners (the "Agent"), the service operator Startaway Technology LLC (the "Operator"), and the technological platform (the "Platform") operated by eSystems Technology OOO.

By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Platform Definition

The "Platform" refers to the technological system co-operated by Startaway Technology LLC and eSystems Technology OOO (Database Technology), including all software, services, interfaces, and related infrastructure provided to Users, Agents, and Operators.

2. Agent Definition

2.1 Role: "Agents" are local consulting, support, and commercialization partners — including accountants, lawyers, business administrators, consultants, tax planners, wealth managers, and all intermediaries operating between the Platform, the Operator, and its Users. Agents may use the Platform to support, onboard, and manage their clients, and may charge additional fees directly from their clients at their discretion.

2.2 Commission Payments: Agent commissions are calculated and paid directly by the Platform according to the commission schedule published on the Platform at the time of the relevant transaction. The Operator reserves the right to modify commission rates with thirty (30) days' notice posted on the Platform.

2.3 Agent Independence: Agents operate independently and are neither employees, legal representatives, nor agents in the legal sense of the Operator. Agents are solely responsible for their own professional qualifications, regulatory compliance, client relationships, and tax obligations. The Operator makes no representations regarding the quality or suitability of any Agent's services.

2.4 Agent Liability: The Agent bears exclusive responsibility for the accuracy, legality, and completeness of all data entered into the Platform on behalf of their clients. The Agent agrees to indemnify the Operator against any claims arising from the Agent's actions, omissions, or professional advice. The Operator shall not be liable for any disputes between Agents and their clients.

3. Jurisdiction and Governing Law

3.1 Governing Law: These Terms and all services provided through the Platform are governed exclusively by the laws of the Republic of Karelia, Russian Federation, with disputes subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Petrozavodsk.

3.2 Data Sovereignty: Platform servers and data storage infrastructure are located within the Republic of Karelia to ensure:

3.3 User Acknowledgment: By using the Platform, you acknowledge and consent to:

4. Service Terms and Fees

4.1 Fee Structure: The Operator will charge service fees according to the rates published on the Platform at the time of service delivery.

4.2 Fee Changes: The Operator reserves the right to modify service fees at any time. Updated fees will apply to services rendered after the effective date of the change.

4.3 Payment Terms: All fees are due and payable according to the payment schedule established in your service agreement.

5. User Data Responsibility

5.1 Data Accuracy: The User bears sole responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, and legality of all data provided to the Platform.

5.2 Data Entry: The User is responsible for entering all required information correctly and in a timely manner.

5.3 No Operator Liability: The Operator shall not be held liable for any consequences arising from inaccurate, incomplete, or unlawful data provided by the User.

6. Platform Use Responsibility

6.1 Proper Use: The User is solely responsible for the proper and lawful use of the Platform and its features.

6.2 Compliance: The User must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and third-party requirements when using the Platform.

6.3 Prohibited Activities: The User shall not use the Platform for any illegal, fraudulent, or unauthorized purposes.

7. Self-Reporting and Data Accuracy

7.1 Self-Reporting Obligation: The User acknowledges that the Platform operates on a self-reporting basis and is responsible for providing accurate information.

7.2 Verification: While the Operator may provide tools to assist with data validation, the User retains ultimate responsibility for data accuracy.

7.3 Consequences: Any penalties, fines, or legal consequences resulting from inaccurate self-reported data shall be borne exclusively by the User.

8. Tax Exemptions

8.1 Operator Disclaimer: The Operator makes no representations or warranties regarding tax treatment, exemptions, or liabilities applicable to the User's activities.

8.2 User Responsibility: The User is solely responsible for determining and complying with all tax obligations in their jurisdiction.

8.3 No Tax Advice: Nothing in these Terms or on the Platform constitutes tax advice or creates a tax advisory relationship.

9. Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) Rules

9.1 User Awareness: The User acknowledges awareness of Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) rules and regulations applicable in their jurisdiction.

9.2 Compliance Responsibility: The User is solely responsible for complying with all CFC reporting and tax obligations.

9.3 Operator Disclaimer: The Operator provides no advice, guidance, or assistance regarding CFC compliance.

10. Tax Obligations in User's Domicile

10.1 Local Tax Compliance: The User bears exclusive responsibility for understanding and complying with all tax obligations in their country or jurisdiction of residence.

10.2 Cross-Border Obligations: The User is responsible for reporting foreign income, assets, and activities as required by their local tax authorities.

10.3 Professional Advice: The User is strongly encouraged to consult qualified tax professionals regarding their specific obligations.

11. Third-Party Registration Bodies

11.1 External Dependencies: The Platform may integrate with or rely upon third-party registration bodies, government agencies, or service providers.

11.2 No Operator Control: The Operator exercises no control over the availability, accuracy, or functionality of third-party systems.

11.3 No Liability: The Operator shall not be liable for any delays, errors, outages, or failures of third-party systems.

12. Third-Party Service Providers

12.1 Independent Providers: The Platform may facilitate connections with independent third-party service providers (e.g., accountants, legal advisors, translators).

12.2 No Endorsement: The Operator does not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the quality, accuracy, or legality of services provided by third parties.

12.3 User Discretion: The User engages third-party providers at their own risk and discretion.

13. User Business Activities

13.1 Business Responsibility: The User is solely responsible for the legitimacy, legality, and compliance of their business activities conducted through or facilitated by the Platform.

13.2 No Operator Oversight: The Operator does not monitor, supervise, or validate the User's business operations.

13.3 Indemnification: The User agrees to indemnify the Operator against any claims arising from the User's business activities.

14. Payment Default and Termination

14.1 Payment Obligation: Users must maintain current payment status for all applicable service fees.

14.2 Grace Period: In the event of payment default, the User will have a grace period of two (2) months to cure the default.

14.3 Automatic Termination: Failure to cure payment default within the grace period will result in automatic termination of service access.

14.4 Data Retention: Upon termination for non-payment, data may be archived or deleted according to the Platform's data retention policy.

15. Modification of Terms

15.1 Right to Modify: The Operator reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Users will be notified of material modifications through the Platform or via email at least thirty (30) days before they take effect.

15.2 Jurisdictional Changes: The Operator reserves the right to change the governing jurisdiction or applicable law at any time. Users will be notified of jurisdictional changes through the Platform or via email at least thirty (30) days in advance.

15.3 Effective Date: Modified Terms become effective on the date specified in the notice, but no sooner than thirty (30) days after publication on the Platform.

15.4 User Responsibility: Users are responsible for regularly reviewing the most current version of these Terms.

15.5 Acceptance: Continued use of the Platform after modifications become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

16. Privacy and Data Protection

16.1 Data Collection: The Operator collects and processes personal data necessary for Platform operation, including but not limited to: name, email, company information, financial data, and usage analytics.

16.2 Data Storage Location: All User data is stored on servers located in the Republic of Karelia, Russian Federation. This location is chosen to provide enhanced privacy protections, minimize exposure to foreign surveillance and data access requests, ensure compliance with Russian Federation data protection laws, and offer Users greater control over their personal information.

16.3 Data Security: The Operator implements industry-standard security measures to protect User data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

16.4 Data Retention: User data will be retained for a period of five (5) to seven (7) years after account termination, as required by applicable law and for legitimate business purposes.

16.5 Data Ownership: Users retain ownership of all data they provide to the Platform. The Operator claims no ownership rights over User data.

16.6 Data Sharing: User data will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties except:

16.7 User Rights: Users have the right to access their personal data, request correction of inaccurate data, request deletion of data (subject to legal retention requirements), and export their data in machine-readable format.

16.8 Data Breach Notification: In the event of a data breach affecting User information, the Operator will notify affected Users within seventy-two (72) hours of discovery.

17. Indemnification

17.1 User Indemnification: The User agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Operator, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

17.2 Defense Obligation: The User agrees to cooperate fully in the defense of any claim subject to indemnification.

17.3 Survival: This indemnification obligation survives termination of these Terms and User's use of the Platform.

18. Force Majeure

18.1 Force Majeure Events: Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to:

18.2 Notification: The affected party must promptly notify the other party of the force majeure event and its expected duration.

18.3 Suspension of Obligations: Performance obligations shall be suspended during the force majeure event.

18.4 Termination Right: If a force majeure event continues for more than ninety (90) consecutive days, either party may terminate these Terms upon written notice.

19. Intellectual Property

19.1 Operator Ownership: All intellectual property rights in the Platform, including but not limited to software, algorithms, user interfaces, designs, trademarks, and documentation, are and shall remain the exclusive property of the Operator.

19.2 User License: Subject to compliance with these Terms, the Operator grants User a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Platform for its intended purpose.

19.3 Restrictions: User shall not copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Platform; reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any Platform component; remove or alter any proprietary notices or labels; or use the Platform to develop competing products or services.

19.4 User Content: User retains all rights to content and data they input into the Platform. By using the Platform, User grants the Operator a license to use such content solely for providing Platform services.

20. Termination Rights

20.1 User Termination: User may terminate their account at any time by providing thirty (30) days' written notice to the Operator.

20.2 Operator Termination: The Operator may terminate User's access immediately and without notice if User violates these Terms, engages in fraudulent or illegal activities, fails to cure payment default within the grace period (Clause 14), or poses a security risk to the Platform or other users.

20.3 Effect of Termination: Upon termination: User's access to the Platform will be revoked; outstanding fees become immediately due and payable; User data will be handled according to Clause 16.4; and clauses that by their nature should survive (indemnification, limitation of liability, governing law) remain in effect.

20.4 Data Export: User may request export of their data within thirty (30) days of termination notice. After this period, data may be deleted according to the Platform's retention policy.

21. Limitation of Liability

21.1 Maximum Liability: The Operator's total aggregate liability for any claims arising from or related to these Terms or use of the Platform shall not exceed the total fees paid by User to the Operator in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

21.2 Exclusion of Damages: To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Operator shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages; loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities; business interruption or loss of use; or reputational harm or loss of goodwill.

21.3 Exceptions: The limitations in this Clause do not apply to gross negligence or willful misconduct by the Operator; liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law; or indemnification obligations under Clause 17.

21.4 Basis of the Bargain: User acknowledges that the fees charged reflect the allocation of risk set forth in these Terms and that the Operator would not enter into these Terms without these limitations.

22. Severability

22.1 Invalid Provisions: If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or severed from these Terms if modification is not possible.

22.2 Remaining Terms: The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision, which shall remain in full force and effect.

22.3 Intent Preservation: Any modified or replacement provision shall reflect as closely as possible the original intent of the parties.

23. Entire Agreement

23.1 Complete Agreement: These Terms, together with any supplemental agreements, policies, and guidelines incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between User and Operator regarding the Platform.

23.2 Supersedes Prior Agreements: These Terms supersede all prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreements, proposals or representations, and communications or understandings.

23.3 No Reliance: User acknowledges that they have not relied on any statement, representation, or promise not expressly contained in these Terms.

23.4 Modifications: No modification, amendment, or waiver of these Terms shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Operator.

24. Language

24.1 Authoritative Version: These Terms are drafted in English. While translations may be provided for convenience, the English version shall be the authoritative version in case of any discrepancy or dispute.

24.2 Translation Accuracy: The Operator makes reasonable efforts to ensure translation accuracy but does not guarantee that translations perfectly reflect the English version.

24.3 User Responsibility: Users are responsible for understanding these Terms. If a User does not understand the English version, they should seek professional translation assistance before accepting these Terms.

Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:

Startaway Technology LLC
Email: startaway@startaway.app
Operator Name: Startaway Technology LLC
Operator TIN (EIN): 35-2865600

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