1. Overview

These Terms of Use govern access to and use of the Yelence platform, available at yelence.com, operated by E4 Intel, an entity registered in Mauritius. By accessing the platform, you acknowledge that you have read and accept these Terms without reservation.

2. Description of service

Yelence is an investment readiness assessment tool for African startups and SMEs. The platform automatically generates a weighted score and report based on information entered by the user. Outputs:

—are based solely on data provided by the user,
—are indicative and do not constitute a definitive judgment on the quality of a project,
—do not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice of any kind.

No output produced by the platform constitutes a guarantee of obtaining financing.

3. User responsibilities

The user is solely responsible for:

—the accuracy and truthfulness of the information entered,
—any decisions made based on the generated outputs.

Reports generated by the platform may be:

—downloaded and retained by the user,
—used in the context of fundraising efforts,
—shared with third parties at the user's own responsibility.

E4 Intel shall not be held liable for the interpretation or use of results by the user or any third party.

4. Access and payment

The base assessment is available free of charge. The full report is available through a one-time payment or via a credit-based system for consultants and professionals. All payments are processed securely via Stripe. All fees paid are non-refundable except in the case of a verified technical error.

5. Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, E4 Intel shall not be liable for:

—investment or financing decisions made based on platform outputs,
—any funding refusal linked to the use of the platform,
—any indirect loss, lost profit, or consequential damage.

6. Personal data

Data collected through the use of the platform is used to:

—provide and maintain the service,
—improve our tools and assessment models,
—generate aggregated and anonymized sector-level insights.

No personal data is sold to third parties.

7. Intellectual property

The Yelence platform, its algorithms, assessment frameworks, content, and interfaces are the exclusive property of E4 Intel and are protected under applicable law. Any reproduction, extraction, or unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

8. Updates to Terms

E4 Intel reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Users will be informed of material changes through appropriate means. Continued use of the platform after notification constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

9. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Mauritius. Any dispute relating to their interpretation or performance shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Mauritius. For any questions, contact us at: contact@yelence.com