Terms of Service
Effective date: 31 July 2026
These terms govern your use of DESPO (“Dedicated Engine for Startup Partner Optimization”), the co-founder matching service at despo.io, operated by Pranav Dhoolia (Sydney, Australia). By signing in or using the service you agree to these terms and to the Privacy Policy.
The service
DESPO helps startup founders find potential co-founders: you describe what you are looking for, receive suggested matches, send or accept match requests, and — if both sides connect Google Calendar — get a first call automatically booked with a Google Meet link at a mutually free time. DESPO began as a pilot for Antler cohort founders and is provided free of charge.
Your account
You sign in with a Google account and must be at least 18 years old. You are responsible for the accuracy of the profile information you provide and for activity that happens under your account. One account per person; keep your Google account credentials secure.
Acceptable use
Use DESPO only to genuinely explore co-founder matches. You must not: misrepresent your identity or experience; harass, spam, or solicit other users for unrelated purposes (including recruiting, sales, or investment pitches); scrape or bulk-export other users’ data; probe, disrupt, or reverse-engineer the service; or use it for anything unlawful. We may suspend or remove accounts that breach these rules.
Other founders and outcomes
Profiles and matches are provided as introductions only. We do not vet, endorse, or guarantee any user, match, meeting, or eventual business relationship. Decisions you make about co-founding — including any agreements you enter with people you meet through DESPO — are entirely between you and them.
Calendar integration
Connecting Google Calendar is optional. If you connect it, you authorise DESPO to read your free/busy times and create the first-call event on your calendar as described in the Privacy Policy. You can revoke this access at any time from your Google Account permissions page.
Availability and changes
The service is provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We may change, suspend, or discontinue the service (or your access to it) at any time. We may update these terms; continued use after an update constitutes acceptance, and material changes will be reflected in the effective date above.
Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law — including any non-excludable consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law — we are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from your use of the service, and our total aggregate liability is limited to AUD $100.
Governing law and contact
These terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia, and disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of its courts. Questions: pranav@dhoolia.com.