Terms of Service

Last updated: February 11, 2026

1. Overview

These Terms of Service govern your use of the Protea Ventures website at www.proteaventures.io. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these terms.

2. Services

Protea Ventures provides AI talent acquisition services connecting exceptional professionals with high-growth startups. Our website allows companies to submit hiring inquiries, professionals to join our talent network, and visitors to subscribe to our newsletter.

3. Use of the Website

You agree to use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to submit false or misleading information through our forms, attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, use automated tools to scrape or collect data from this website, or interfere with the operation of this website.

4. Information Accuracy

You agree that all information you submit through our contact forms and newsletter signup is accurate and current. Protea Ventures reserves the right to remove or decline to act on submissions containing false information.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and design, is the property of Protea Ventures and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from this content without written permission.

6. No Guarantee of Placement

Submitting information through our talent network form does not guarantee job placement or that you will be contacted about opportunities. Submitting a company inquiry does not guarantee that candidates will be presented or that a search engagement will result.

7. Newsletter

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receiving periodic emails from Protea Ventures. You may unsubscribe at any time by contacting sara@proteaventures.io or using the unsubscribe link in any email.

8. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

9. Limitation of Liability

Protea Ventures provides this website on an as-is basis. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of any content. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Protea Ventures shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website.

10. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Santa Clara County, California.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about these terms, contact us at:

Sara Stegert, Protea Ventures

sara@proteaventures.io