Welcome to StartupSilicon

StartupSilicon.com is a platform dedicated to publishing startup stories and entrepreneur journeys across India, operated from Bengaluru.

Publication Process

Story Submission

  1. Customers (Brand owners, marketers, startups) can submit startup stories through two methods:
    • Answer predefined interview questions
    • Share original startup narrative
  2. Submission Requirements:
    • Content must be original
    • Not published elsewhere online
    • Authentic representation of startup journey

Payment Details

  • Story publication fee: Rs. 499
  • Payment Methods:
    • UPI
    • Online payment gateway
  • Upon payment, interview questions can be downloaded or communicated via email.
  • General invoice will be provided (No GST invoice available).

Cancellation and Refund

  1. Payment for the story publishing service (Rs.499) and guest column (Rs.499) is non-refundable once the service is initiated.
  2. Service initiation begins immediately upon payment confirmation.
  3. If you wish to cancel before we begin processing your story, please contact us within 24 hours of payment.
  4. Refunds may be considered only in the following exceptional circumstances:
  • Technical failure preventing service delivery from our end
  • Service not initiated within 10 business days of payment

For any concerns or queries, please contact info.startupsilicon@gmail.com

Shipping and Delivery

  1. Our Startup story publishing and guest column services are delivered entirely digitally – no physical items will be shipped.
  2. Upon successful payment, you will receive:
  • A confirmation email with your order details within 24 hrs (business day)
  • Final published story link within 10 business days
  1. All communication and deliverables will be sent to the email address provided during registration.
  2. In case you don’t receive any communication within the specified timeframe, please check your spam folder or contact us at info.startupsilicon@gmail.com

Content Guidelines

Author Contributions

  • Guest author posts reflect individual opinions
  • Readers are advised to conduct personal due diligence
  • StartupSilicon.com is not responsible for content accuracy

Image Usage

  • Some images sourced from copyright-free websites
  • Copyright concerns can be reported via email
  • Images will be promptly removed upon valid copyright claim

Communication

  • Contact Email: info.startupsilicon@gmail.com
  • Any queries regarding publications can be sent to this address

Cookies

  • Standard website cookies used for basic functionality
  • Users can manage cookie preferences through browser settings

Disclaimer

  • Content is for informational purposes
  • No legal or financial advice implied
  • Readers should verify information independently

Intellectual Property

  • Published stories remain property of respective authors
  • StartupSilicon.com holds publication rights

Privacy

Please refer to our separate Privacy Policy for details about data handling and user privacy.

Reservation of Rights

We reserve the right to:

  • Request removal of links to our website
  • Amend these terms and conditions at any time
  • Modify content and our linking policy

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at info.startupsilicon@gmail.com.

Last Updated: [23-01-2025]