Can Kickstarter be trusted?

Kickstarter is responsible for providing a safe and reliable platform for our users. This includes creating clear rules for creators and backers who use Kickstarter, and monitoring our site for compliance with those rules. To build trust, we encourage open communication between creators, backers, and Kickstarter.

What do I do if I get scammed on 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.

Do you get your money back if a 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.

What percentage of kickstarters are successful?

As of December 2021, the success rate of fully funding a project on the crowdfunding website was 39.37 percent. Overall, 5.73 billion U.S. dollars have gone into successfully launched projects….Percentage of successfully funded Kickstarter projects as of December 2021.

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How can you tell a Kickstarter is real?

Kickstarter clearly lays this out on its Trust & Safety page, specifically saying, “Kickstarter is not a store,” “Creators are responsible for their projects,” and “Some projects won’t go as planned.” This means if something goes wrong, that’s for you and the creators to sort out, not Kickstarter.

Is Kickstarter safe credit card?

Our payments partner, Stripe, meets and exceeds the most stringent industry standards for security. Kickstarter does not store full credit card numbers – only the last four digits and expiration date. Saving your payment details for future use is entirely optional.

Can you back out of a Kickstarter?

While a project is still live you can cancel your pledge by visiting the project page and clicking the “Manage your pledge” button on the right-hand side. From there, click “Cancel Pledge” next to the “Change your pledge” link.

How do I dispute a Kickstarter?

If one of the backers contacted you to request a refund, you can issue it by following these steps:

1. Log in to your Kickstarter account.
2. Click on Backer Report in the Creator Tools menu.
3. Select the backer’s name.
4. Click on Issue a refund.
5. Provide your credit card info.
6. Type in the amount of the refund—full or partial.

How do I get a refund on Kickstarter?

Should I use my real name on Kickstarter?

No, you can signup with the name you like, even your project name. When publishing your project you will be required to add your ID card and bank account. These info will be hidden to all kickstarter and other users.

Can you make money off Kickstarter?

Kickstarter makes money by taking 5% of the total amount of money that is funded on the site. Those who use Kickstarter to raise money earn their profits differently, however. Those who want to be funded get a group of backers to donate to their project and then promise the backers with an incentive or reward.

How to avoid being scammed by a Kickstarter project?

Careful consideration and due diligence are key to avoiding any scam, whether on Kickstarter or elsewhere. The more campaigns you back the better of a sense you’ll build for recognizing legitimate projects. Any doubts you have should always be brought up with the creator. Have you ever been scammed by a Kickstarter project?

Is there a patent for this litterbox on Kickstarter?

However, nowhere in that listing on Kickstarter it says that patent is pending, nor is there a patent for this litterbox registered in US. I looked. And another update, Kickstarter companies don’t always file patents.

Is Kickstarter the best place to launch innovative products?

Some of the most innovative products have started on Kickstarter and other crowdfunding platforms. In the past few years it’s become the first step for many amazing projects emerging on the market. The problem is that despite the many campaigns that dutifully follow through on their promises, there’s the occasional bad apple.

How do I find the creator of a Kickstarter campaign?

Just about anyone can launch a Kickstarter campaign, whether they’re an individual or a business, which is why it’s important to check out exactly who you’re pledging money to. On the top left of every campaign is a link that shows the project creator info.