Terms and Conditions of Use

Effective Date: April 15, 2025


Welcome to the website operated by Doriot Markets, LLC and its subsidiary Doriot EDU, LLC (collectively, "Doriot," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website (the "Site"), services, and any content, tools, features, or functionalities offered through the Site, including the offering and sale of VentureStake™ products.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.


1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this Site, you affirm that you are at least 18 years of age and capable of entering into a binding legal agreement. You acknowledge that these Terms constitute a legally binding contract between you and Doriot.


2. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time, at our sole discretion. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.


3. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site and our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are solely responsible for any activity that occurs through your account and for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information.

Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

  • Violating any applicable law or regulation;

  • Infringing on the intellectual property rights of others;

  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts;

  • Transmitting viruses, malware, or other harmful code.


4. VentureStake™ and Investment Opportunities

Doriot offers the opportunity to purchase VentureStake™, which grants holders the right to participate in future regulated fundraising rounds but does not constitute an equity stake, debt instrument, or any other form of security interest in Doriot or any specific venture.


Important Disclosures:

  • VentureStake™ does not entitle the holder to ownership interest, dividends, voting rights, or profit-sharing in any venture.

  • Participation in VentureStake™ offerings involves risk. There is no guarantee of future fundraising rounds or any return on your contribution.

  • We encourage you to consult with your own legal, tax, and financial advisors before purchasing a VentureStake™.


Eligibility to purchase certain products, including VentureStake™, may be subject to verification of your status under applicable securities laws.


5. Educational Services


Through Doriot EDU, LLC, we offer educational programs that are fee-based. These programs are designed to educate users about venture finance and entrepreneurship. Certain programs may be eligible for academic credit, pending approval by relevant educational authorities.

Purchases of educational programs are subject to separate terms, including payment terms and refund policies disclosed at the point of sale.


6. Intellectual Property


All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and software, is the property of Doriot or its licensors and is protected by U.S. and international intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, display, or create derivative works from any part of the Site without our express written permission.


7. Third-Party Content and Links


Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not own or control. Doriot is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or services of any third parties. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.


8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability


The Site and all content, products, and services provided by Doriot are offered on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Doriot disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Doriot will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the Site or participation in any VentureStake™ or educational program.


9. Indemnification


You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Doriot, its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against all claims, liabilities, expenses, damages, and losses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or related to your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.


10. Governing Law and Venue


These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Indiana, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.


11. Termination


We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users of the Site, us, or third parties, or for any other lawful reason.


12. Entire Agreement


These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us, constitute the entire agreement between you and Doriot concerning the use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements between you and Doriot with respect to the Site.


13. Contact Information


For any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:


Doriot Markets, LLC
2600 S. Henderson

Bloomington, IN 47401

info@doriot.com