Effective Date: 09/04/2026
Last Updated: 09/04/2026
Welcome to TechSTL. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the “Service”) provided by TechSTL (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
You must be at least 13 years of age (or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction) to use the Service. If you are under the age of majority, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian.
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms.
If the Service requires account registration:
We may suspend or terminate accounts that provide false information or violate these Terms.
You may be able to submit or share content through the Service (“User Content”). By doing so:
We reserve the right to remove content that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate.
We are committed to maintaining a safe environment. We may:
Users can report inappropriate content or behavior through available reporting tools or by contacting us.
All content, trademarks, logos, and materials provided through the Service (excluding User Content) are owned by or licensed to TechSTL and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may not copy, modify, distribute, or use our content without prior written permission.
The Service may include links or integrations with third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:
Use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms.
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.
The Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law:
To the maximum extent permitted by law, TechSTL shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including:
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, if you violate these Terms or if required by law.
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the updated Terms.
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the applicable jurisdiction, without regard to conflict of law principles.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
TechSTL
Website: https://techstl.com/
Email: emily@techstl.com
PRIVACY NOTICE
Effective: April 7, 2026
This Privacy Notice describes the personal information that TechSTL (“we,” “us,” or “Company”) collects via our website (TechSTL.com) and mobile application (the “App”), and the uses and disclosures that we make of that personal information.
By using our Website or App, you acknowledge that we are collecting, processing, and disclosing your information in accordance with this Privacy Notice.
We may collect personal information that identifies you as an individual, including:
We collect this information when you:
As part of the TechSTL membership experience, you may create a public or semi-public profile. This may include:
You may also generate content, including posts, comments, messages, and forum discussions. Depending on your settings, this content may be visible to other users. Content you create may be associated with your profile and displayed to other users in accordance with your settings.
We may automatically collect information such as:
Within the App, we may also collect:
When you use our App, we may collect:
We may collect approximate location data from IP addresses or device settings to personalize content and recommend relevant events. We do not collect precise GPS location unless explicitly authorized by you.
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze usage, and personalize content. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.
We may use your information to:
We may send push notifications to your mobile device to provide updates about events, messages, and community activity. You can disable notifications at any time through your device settings.
Our platform includes messaging, forums, and interactive features. Communications between users may be stored and processed to enable functionality, maintain security, and improve user experience.
We may share your information with:
We may also share aggregated, non-identifiable data without restriction.
We may use third-party tools such as analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics), cloud hosting providers, and event or payment systems. These providers may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
You may:
You can initiate account deletion through the App, Website, or by contacting us at emily@techstl.com. Some data may be retained where required by law.
We may send communications via email or in-app notifications regarding events, opportunities, and updates. You may opt out at any time using unsubscribe links or settings. You may also contact us directly to manage your communication preferences.
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure.
Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Our Website and App do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.
Our platform may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Updates will be posted within the Website or App.
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Notice, contact us at: emily@techstl.com
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