Terms of Use

Effective Date: January 10, 2026
Last Updated: January 10, 2026

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of MENA Startup Digest (menastartupdigest.com) (the “Website”), operated by MENA Startup Digest (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Website.

1. About MENA Startup Digest

MENA Startup Digest is a curated media and information platform that collects, aggregates, and summarizes publicly available information from third-party sources across the MENA startup, technology, and innovation landscape. We publish editorial summaries, commentary, and links to original sources for informational purposes.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Website, you confirm that you:

  • Have read and understood these Terms
  • Agree to be bound by them
  • Will comply with all applicable laws and regulations

3. Intellectual Property

3.1 Our Original Content

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, all original content created by MENA Startup Digest is owned by us and protected by applicable laws. This includes, without limitation:

  • Editorial summaries, commentary, and analysis
  • Headings, structure, and taxonomy (including categories and tagging)
  • Compilations and original text on the Website
  • Design elements and branding (excluding third-party marks)

You may not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, or commercially exploit our original content without prior written permission, except as allowed under these Terms.

3.2 Third-Party Content

The Website references, quotes, and links to third-party content. Third-party articles, trademarks, logos, images, and other materials remain the property of their respective owners. We do not claim ownership over third-party content referenced or linked on the Website.

References to third-party content are provided under applicable fair use principles for the purposes of commentary, reporting, and information.

4. Permitted Use

You may use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may also:

  • Share links to our pages on social media or other platforms
  • Quote short excerpts of our original summaries with proper attribution and a link back to the relevant page on menastartupdigest.com

5. Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

  • Republish our original summaries in full or in substantial part without permission
  • Systematically scrape, crawl, or harvest content or data from the Website
  • Use automated tools to access, extract, or reproduce Website content (including screen scraping)
  • Present our summaries as original reporting or remove attribution
  • Use the Website in any way that disrupts, harms, or interferes with the Website, its systems, or other users
  • Attempt unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its infrastructure

6. Newsletter Terms

We may offer newsletter subscriptions. Newsletter delivery and subscription management are handled through Substack. By subscribing, you agree that:

  • You may receive email communications from MENA Startup Digest
  • You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in each email

Your subscription and related personal data are handled as described in our Privacy Policy.

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Website contains links to external sites that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites. Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.

8. Accuracy and No Professional Advice

We aim to provide high-quality curation and summaries, but we do not guarantee that information on the Website is complete, accurate, or up to date.

All content is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, investment, tax, or professional advice. You are responsible for verifying information with original sources and for any decisions you make based on the Website.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, MENA Startup Digest and its owners, employees, partners, and contributors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, revenue, or goodwill arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless MENA Startup Digest from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your misuse of our original content
  • Your violation of any applicable law or third-party rights

12. Intellectual Property Complaints and Takedown Requests

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our Website infringes your rights or is improperly attributed, contact us with:

  • Your name and contact details
  • The URL(s) in question
  • A description of the issue and the content at issue
  • Evidence of ownership or authority to act on behalf of the rights holder

We will review and respond promptly and may remove or update content where appropriate.

13. Changes to the Website and Terms

We may update the Website, its content, or these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted on this page, with the “Last Updated” date revised. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising under these Terms will be handled in the appropriate courts or jurisdiction, as permitted by law.

15. Contact Us

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