Terms & Conditions for Growth Gate

Last Updated: August 24, 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms", "T&Cs", or "Agreement") govern your access to and use of the website https://growthgate.be/ (the "Site") operated by Growth Gate, a creative and digital studio based in Belgium ("Growth Gate", "we", "us", "our", or "Company").

  • Registered Office: Avenue De Broqueville 66, 1200 Bruxelles, Belgium
  • VAT Number: BE101548824

By accessing and using this Site, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions in their entirety. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not access or use the Site.

2. SCOPE AND SERVICES

Growth Gate offers the following services and resources through the Site:

  • Consulting, creative, digital and development services
  • Coaching services
  • Coworking space for rent
  • Podcast studio for rent
  • Content and masterclass content for learning and growth purposes

The Site provides general information about Growth Gate and its services. For formal service engagements, a separate Service Agreement will be executed. These T&Cs apply to your use of the Site; service-specific terms will be governed by the individual contract between you and Growth Gate.

3. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION

Your use of the Site and any personal data you provide is governed by our Privacy Policy, available at https://growthgate.be/privacy-policy. Please review the Privacy Policy carefully.

In particular, our Privacy Policy explains:

  • What personal data we collect and how we use it
  • Your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • How we protect your data and how long we retain it
  • Our use of third-party service providers and analytics tools

By using this Site, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data as described in the Privacy Policy.

4. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as pixels and session replay tools) to enhance your user experience and analyze Site usage. These technologies are managed through Finsweet Consent Pro.

For a detailed list of all cookies, tracking technologies, and their purposes, please see our Cookie Policy (referenced in the consent banner on the Site). You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the consent banner.

Essential cookies are necessary for Site functionality and cannot be disabled. Non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, preference) require your explicit consent before activation.

5. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY AND PROFESSIONAL ADVICE

IMPORTANT: This Site provides general information only and does not constitute professional advice. The content, resources, and information published on the Site (including blog posts, masterclasses, guides, and podcasts) are educational in nature and are not tailored to your specific circumstances.

Professional Services: If you engage Growth Gate for consulting, coaching, creative development, or digital services, your relationship is governed by a separate written Service Agreement. Any advice, recommendations, or deliverables provided under a formal engagement are specific to that contract and are not part of this Site.

No Warranty: The Site and all content are provided "as-is" without any express or implied warranties. Growth Gate makes no representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any information on the Site.

Reliance at Your Own Risk: Any reliance on Site content is at your own risk. You are responsible for verifying the suitability of any information or recommendations for your specific situation. We recommend consulting with qualified professionals before making business decisions.

6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Growth Gate shall not be liable to you or any third party for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunity
  • Any damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site
  • Any damage to your computer, software, or data

This limitation applies even if Growth Gate has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

For Service Agreements: Liability under any service contract is governed exclusively by the terms of that agreement. If no liability cap is specified in a service contract, neither party shall be liable to the other for any damages.

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Ownership of Site Content: All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, audio files, and code ("Site Content"), is either owned by Growth Gate or licensed to Growth Gate by third parties. Site Content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to view and download Site Content for your personal, non-commercial use only. This license does not permit you to:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any Site Content
  • Create derivative works based on Site Content
  • Modify, reverse-engineer, or decompile any portion of the Site
  • Use Site Content for commercial purposes without written permission

Work Product: Any work, deliverables, or intellectual property created through a formal service engagement with Growth Gate is governed by the applicable Service Agreement. This provision does not apply to Site Content.

No Rights Retained on Submissions: Growth Gate does not claim ownership of your intellectual property. However, you grant Growth Gate the right to use anonymised insights and learnings from your engagement for case study purposes and improving our services, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

8. ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

By using the Site, you agree not to:

  • Engage in any form of harassment, abuse, or threatening behavior
  • Post, upload, or transmit unlawful, defamatory, or obscene content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems
  • Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Site without permission
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers connected to it
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights

Growth Gate reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site if you violate these terms.

9. PAYMENT TERMS

Where Growth Gate accepts payments for services or products through the Site, payments are processed through Mollie, a secure payment service provider.

Payment Details: You authorize Growth Gate to charge the payment method you provide for the services or products ordered. You represent that you have the right to use the payment method provided.

Payment Authorization: By submitting payment information, you authorize Growth Gate and Mollie to process the transaction. You acknowledge that payment processing is subject to Mollie's terms and conditions.

Currency & Taxes: Prices are displayed in the currency specified at checkout. You are responsible for any taxes or duties applicable to your purchase based on your jurisdiction.

Billing Disputes: If you dispute a charge, please contact us at legal@growthgate.be within 30 days of the transaction.

10. SERVICE CANCELLATION AND TERMINATION

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation and termination terms for specific services or engagements are governed by the applicable Service Agreement between you and Growth Gate. Different services may have different cancellation policies.

Site Access: Growth Gate reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, for any reason, without notice, including but not limited to:

  • Violation of these T&Cs or our Acceptable Use Policy
  • Unauthorized access or attempted unauthorized access
  • Maintenance or security concerns

Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use the Site immediately ceases. Certain provisions of these T&Cs (including Limitation of Liability, Intellectual Property, and Governing Law) survive termination.

11. USER SUBMISSIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

If you submit any content, questions, feedback, or materials to Growth Gate through the Site (including via contact forms, audit requests, or email) ("User Submissions"), you grant Growth Gate the right to:

  • Use your User Submissions to respond to your inquiry or provide the requested service
  • Store your User Submissions in accordance with our Privacy Policy and data retention practices
  • Use anonymized insights, learnings, or case study information derived from your submissions (without identifying you) to improve our services and publish educational content

Growth Gate does not claim ownership of your intellectual property contained in User Submissions, but you hereby license Growth Gate to use such content as described above.

12. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND LINKS

External Links: The Site may contain links to third-party websites and services. Growth Gate does not endorse, warrant, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, reliability, or practices of any linked websites.

Your use of linked sites is at your own risk and is subject to their terms and privacy policies. We recommend reviewing the terms and policies of any third-party site before providing your information.

Service Providers: Growth Gate uses third-party service providers to support the Site's functionality, including hosting, analytics, and payment processing. These service providers have access to personal data only to perform their services and are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of that data.

13. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right of Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right of Rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right of Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations and legitimate interests.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your personal data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request your personal data in a portable, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes (e.g., marketing).
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for data processing at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent given before withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at legal@growthgate.be. We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by GDPR). We may request verification of your identity before processing your request.

Right to Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated your data protection rights. In Belgium, the competent authority is the Belgian Data Protection Authority (APD/GBA).

14. DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

Growth Gate's Data Protection Officer is responsible for overseeing data protection compliance and receiving inquiries related to your personal data rights:

  • Name: Pierre-Olivier Goffin
  • Email: pgoffin@growthgate.be

You can contact the Data Protection Officer with any questions about how we handle your personal data.

15. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Growth Gate and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any third-party claims, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

  • Your violation of these T&Cs
  • Your use of the Site
  • Your User Submissions or content
  • Your violation of any applicable law or third-party rights

16. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Governing Law: These T&Cs are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Belgium, without regard to its conflict of law principles. GDPR and other EU data protection laws supersede any conflicting provisions and shall apply regardless of jurisdiction.

Jurisdiction: You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Belgian courts for any legal proceedings arising from or related to these T&Cs or your use of the Site.

Dispute Resolution: If a dispute arises, we encourage you to contact Growth Gate at legal@growthgate.be to attempt an informal resolution before pursuing formal legal proceedings.

17. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS & CONDITIONS

Growth Gate reserves the right to modify these T&Cs at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated T&Cs.

For material changes, Growth Gate will provide notice by email or a prominent notice on the Site prior to the change becoming effective.

We recommend reviewing these T&Cs periodically to stay informed of any updates.

18. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these T&Cs is found to be invalid, unenforceable, or unlawful, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable. If modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed. All other provisions remain in full force and effect.

19. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These T&Cs, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Growth Gate regarding your use of the Site. These T&Cs supersede any prior agreements, understandings, or representations between you and Growth Gate relating to the Site.

For engagements requiring a Service Agreement, the terms of that agreement govern the service relationship and supersede these T&Cs to the extent of any conflict.

20. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions about these T&Cs, our practices, or your privacy, please contact us:

  • Growth Gate
  • Avenue De Broqueville 66
  • 1200 Bruxelles, Belgium
  • Email (Legal): legal@growthgate.be
  • Email (General): info@growthgate.be
  • Data Protection Officer: pgoffin@growthgate.be
  • Website: https://growthgate.be/

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