Legal
Effective Date: March 2026 • Last Updated: March 2026
Welcome to Pionyr. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Pionyr website at https://joinpionyr.com (the “Site”) and any services offered by Pionyr (“Pionyr,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), including membership, tools, events, and content.
By accessing the Site or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or our services.
You must be at least 18 years old to use the Site or apply for membership. By using our services, you represent that you meet this requirement.
Pionyr is designed for founders and entrepreneurs. We reserve the right to decline applications or revoke access at our sole discretion.
You agree not to:
We reserve the right to suspend or restrict access for violations of this section.
Membership in Pionyr is by application only. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. We review every application and notify applicants of our decision.
As a Pionyr member, you agree to:
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your membership at any time if you violate these Terms or the spirit of the Pionyr community. If your membership is terminated for cause, you are not entitled to a refund of any fees paid.
Membership fees (if applicable) are non-refundable except where required by law or explicitly stated otherwise.
Pionyr provides tools including the Financial Model Assistant, Co-Founder Matching, Founder SOS, Technical Advisor, and Pitch Deck Review (“Tools”).
Use of the Tools does not guarantee any specific outcome, including co-founder matches, investor introductions, fundraising success, or business results. All decisions and actions remain your responsibility.
You retain ownership of any materials you submit. By submitting content, you grant Pionyr a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use it solely to deliver the requested service.
You are responsible for ensuring that any information you submit is accurate and does not violate third-party rights or obligations.
All content on the Site — including text, design, logos, newsletters, session recordings, and tools — is owned by or licensed to Pionyr. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute this content without written permission.
You retain ownership of your content, subject to the limited license above.
Some sessions may be recorded. By participating, you consent to being recorded. Recordings are shared within the Pionyr community and not publicly without consent.
By submitting your email, you agree to receive communications from Pionyr. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time. We may still send administrative or transactional messages related to your account or participation.
The Site may link to or integrate with third-party services (e.g., LinkedIn, YouTube, Calendly). Your use of those services is governed by their terms and policies. Pionyr is not responsible for third-party practices.
Nothing provided by Pionyr constitutes legal, financial, tax, or professional advice. You should consult qualified professionals before making decisions.
The Site and services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Pionyr shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the Site or services, including participation in member interactions, events, or introductions, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid to Pionyr in the twelve months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Pionyr and its founders, team members, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Site or services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.
Pionyr is a trust-based community. You agree not to disclose confidential information shared by other members in sessions, groups, or private communications without explicit consent.
This includes, but is not limited to, business strategies, financials, fundraising details, and personal discussions shared within Pionyr.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site will first be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, the dispute shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Illinois, unless otherwise required by applicable law.
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will update the “Last Updated” date accordingly. If changes are material, we will notify active members. Continued use of the Site or services constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right.
If you have questions about these Terms:
Email: sudeshna@joinpionyr.com
Website: https://joinpionyr.com