Last updated: January 1, 2025
Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using the website located at rise-chain.org (the "Site") operated by RiseChain Ventures LLC ("RiseChain Ventures," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue your use of the Site.
RiseChain Ventures LLC is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, focused on seed-stage investments in B2B SaaS and consumer technology companies. Our Site serves as an informational resource about our firm, investment thesis, team, portfolio, and published insights. The Site does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or investment products.
RiseChain Ventures manages private investment funds. Our funds are not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and our securities offerings are made only to eligible investors pursuant to applicable exemptions from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 and other applicable laws. Nothing on this Site should be construed as investment advice or as an invitation to participate in any investment fund managed by RiseChain Ventures.
By accessing or using the Site, you represent and warrant that: (a) you are at least 18 years of age; (b) you have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement; (c) your use of the Site complies with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction; and (d) you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by providing notice on the Site. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Site.
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial informational purposes, subject to these Terms. You may not use the Site for any purpose that is illegal, harmful, or contrary to these Terms.
You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities in connection with the Site:
The Site and all content, features, and functionality thereof — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, icons, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software — are owned by RiseChain Ventures or its licensors and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. The RiseChain Ventures name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of RiseChain Ventures or its affiliates. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.
Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site content for your personal, non-commercial informational purposes. This license does not include: (a) any resale or commercial use of the Site or its content; (b) any collection and use of product listings, descriptions, or prices; (c) any derivative use of the Site or its content; (d) any downloading or copying of account information for the benefit of another merchant; or (e) any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools.
When you submit information, materials, or communications to us through the Site (including contact form submissions, pitch materials, and correspondence), you grant RiseChain Ventures a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, and process such submissions for the purposes of operating our business and evaluating potential investment opportunities. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to grant this license and that your submissions do not infringe any third-party rights.
The content on this Site, including our Insights articles, investment thesis statements, portfolio descriptions, and team profiles, is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, legal advice, tax advice, or any other professional advice. Nothing on this Site should be construed as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or investment product, or to pursue any investment strategy.
Past performance of RiseChain Ventures' portfolio companies or investment returns does not guarantee future results. Venture capital investments involve significant risk, including the risk of total loss. Only qualified investors who can afford to bear the risk of loss and who meet applicable eligibility requirements may participate in investment funds managed by RiseChain Ventures.
The information about portfolio companies on this Site is provided for informational purposes and may not reflect current valuations, operating status, or material developments. We make no representations about the accuracy or completeness of portfolio company information.
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, FEATURES, AND FUNCTIONALITY THEREOF ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, RISECHAIN VENTURES DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that the Site will be available on an uninterrupted, secure, or error-free basis; that defects in the Site will be corrected; that the Site or the servers that make it available are free of viruses or harmful components; or that the information on the Site is accurate, complete, current, or reliable.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL RISECHAIN VENTURES, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR ANY CONTENT THEREON, EVEN IF RISECHAIN VENTURES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
In jurisdictions that do not allow the limitation or exclusion of certain types of damages, the above limitations may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, RiseChain Ventures' liability shall be limited to the greatest extent permitted by applicable law.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless RiseChain Ventures, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and successors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) your use of or access to the Site; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any applicable law or the rights of any third party; or (d) any information you submit through the Site that infringes or misappropriates any third-party rights.
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources, including the websites of our portfolio companies and industry publications. Such links are provided for convenience only and do not imply our endorsement or approval of those websites or any content thereon. We have no control over third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms. You access third-party websites at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
Any cause of action or claim you may have arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site must be commenced within one (1) year after the cause of action accrued; otherwise, such cause of action or claim is permanently barred.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and RiseChain Ventures regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent.
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our contact page.