Terms of Service

The rules and guidelines for using our service

Effective Date: September 16, 2025

Service Description

HackYC provides AI-powered feedback on Y Combinator applications. We analyze your application content and provide written suggestions for improvement. Our service is advisory only - we do not guarantee acceptance to Y Combinator or any accelerator program.

Your Responsibilities

Account Information:

Provide accurate payment and contact information and keep it current.

Content Ownership:

Only submit applications you own or have permission to analyze. Don't upload content that infringes others' intellectual property.

Appropriate Use:

Use our service only for lawful purposes. Don't abuse the service, attempt to reverse-engineer our analysis, or submit inappropriate content.

Payment:

Pay all fees when due. All payments processed through Stripe.

Our Service

Service Delivery:

We process applications and deliver feedback promptly.

Service Availability:

We strive for reliable service but don't guarantee uninterrupted availability.

Content Processing:

Your application content may be processed by third-party AI services to generate feedback.

Fees and Payments

Pricing:

Current pricing is displayed on our website and may change with notice.

Payment Processing:

All payments handled securely through Stripe.

Refunds:

Refunds available only if requested before we begin processing your application. Once feedback is delivered, all sales are final.

Failed Payments:

We may suspend service for failed payments.

Intellectual Property

Your Content:

You retain ownership of your application content. We use it solely to provide our service.

Our Service:

Our analysis methods and feedback systems are our intellectual property.

Generated Feedback:

The feedback we provide becomes your property once delivered.

Limitations and Disclaimers

No Guarantees:

We make no promises about application success, acceptance rates, or specific outcomes.

Advisory Only:

Our feedback is subjective analysis, not professional advice.

Limitation of Liability:

Our liability is limited to the amount you paid for the specific service.

Service "As Is":

We provide our service without warranties of any kind.

Privacy and Data

Your data is handled according to our Privacy Policy. By using our service, you agree to those practices.

Account Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these terms, failed payments, or abusive behavior. You may cancel your account at any time.

Changes to Terms

We may update these terms with email notice. Continued use after changes means you accept the new terms.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by California law. Disputes resolved through binding arbitration.

Contact

Questions? Email us at hello@hackyc.com before taking other action.

By using HackYC, you agree to these terms.