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It looks interesting, but at this point it feels more like a "web app" than a "startup". Granted, the two are often interchangeable these days, but to me the d
by nroach 16y ago
It looks interesting, but at this point it feels more like a "web app" than a "startup". Granted, the two are often interchangeable these days, but to me the difference is one of formality and commitment.
For example:
What happens to my data if you decide that this isn't fun anymore? What happens if you get sign-ups that store a bunch of data but don't pay their bills? What happens if you get sued, are you personally liable or is this an entity? What are the terms of use? What kind of support is available?
From your site, it appears that you are in the process of solving these questions, but there's likely to be a lot more road to cover before it goes from web app to startup in my mind.
Good luck!
- mleonhard 16y agoYes, these are details that every new company must attend to. I will accomplish these in the coming months. Let me answer a couple of your questions: 1. I'm doing this to make money. I also want the satisfaction of creating something of value to folks all over the world. It's high-time that our software back itself up automatically. 2. When a customer uploads a file to RestBackup, their account is billed for the cost of storing the file for the full retention period. If they don't pay their bill, their account will be deactivated, but their paid data will be kept. Unpaid data will be handled on a case-by-case basis. 3. I will choose a lawyer this month to iron out the terms of service. Incorporation will occur before the paid Beta-test program begins. There's an even more important question: Am I building the right product? I need early adopters to help answer this question. Thanks for your feedback and I hope to see you in the RestBackup alpha test!