Do you get money back if Kickstarter fails?

Creators will still receive the balance of collected funds, less fees, even if the final amount falls below your project’s funding goal due to dropped pledges. Kickstarter will only collect fees on the funds that we are able to successfully collect.

How do you protect your idea when crowdfunding?

Protect Your Brand for Crowdfunding

1. Be cautious in presenting your brand.
2. Avoid using trademarks.
3. File an ITU (intent to use) application first if necessary.
4. Consider registering your domain before publishing your campaign.

Should I patent my idea before Kickstarter?

Prior to any public disclosure, including publishing a crowdfunding proposal, you should consider filing a patent application to protect your rights. If your project meets its goals, then you move on to the more formal “nonprovisional patent application”. If not, then you’ve saved quite a bit of money in legal fees.

How do I complain to Kickstarter?

To report a backer, head to the bottom of the project page and click “Report this project to Kickstarter”. This will provide you with the option to “Report spam or abusive behavior”. If you are the project creator, you can report a backer by clicking the “Report” button on the backer’s comment.

Can you steal ideas from Kickstarter?

Originally Answered: Can an idea on Kickstarter be stolen? Yes, an idea on Kickstarter can be stolen, but there are two reasons why that doesn’t matter: The project itself serves as proof it was your idea. You have a public record of your work if you try to raise funds on Kickstarter.

Are Kickstarter products patented?

Kickstarter is “public disclosure” which means that you ought to file for patent protection in advance of your Kickstarter. You can only enforce an issued patent. “Patent pending” alerts people that you’ve applied for a patent, but you can’t stop anyone from copying you until a patent actually issues.

Do you need a prototype for Kickstarter?

Perhaps the most significant difference is that if you want to use Kickstarter for a new product, you must have a prototype to show potential backers. Kickstarter only allows device and new product projects that already have an existing prototype.

Can you contact Kickstarter?

Click on the creator’s profile name. Scroll to the bottom of the creator bio page. Click the blue “Contact me” button to send them a message via Kickstarter.

Does Kickstarter have a phone number?

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