Terms of service
Last updated: 2 February 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Help Me Fund It. By using our website and services, you agree to these terms. Please read them carefully.
Help Me Fund It is an idea validation platform. No money changes hands between creators and pledgers. Pledges are expressions of interest only, not financial commitments.
2. Accounts
Registration
To use certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate information
- Keep your password secure
- Notify us of any unauthorised access
- Be at least 18 years old
Account termination
We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms. You may delete your account at any time through your settings.
3. Ideas and content
Your content
You retain ownership of the ideas and content you post. By posting, you grant us a licence to display and distribute your content on our platform.
Acceptable use
You agree not to post content that:
- Is illegal, harmful, or fraudulent
- Infringes intellectual property rights
- Contains hate speech or harassment
- Is spam or misleading
- Violates others' privacy
Content removal
We may remove content that violates these terms without notice.
4. Pledges
What pledges are
Pledges on Help Me Fund It are non-binding expressions of interest. They indicate that you would be interested in a product or service at the stated price point. They are not:
- Financial commitments
- Pre-orders
- Contracts to purchase
No obligation
Pledgers are under no obligation to purchase anything. Creators are under no obligation to build or deliver anything.
5. Subscriptions
Pro subscription
Some features require a paid subscription. Subscriptions are:
- Billed monthly
- Automatically renewed until cancelled
- Non-refundable for partial months
Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time. You'll retain access until the end of your billing period.
6. Creator responsibilities
If you post ideas, you agree to:
- Describe your idea honestly and accurately
- Not mislead pledgers about your intentions or capabilities
- Respect pledgers' contact information and only use it for communications about your idea
- Comply with applicable laws regarding marketing emails
7. Limitation of liability
Help Me Fund It is provided "as is". We are not responsible for:
- The accuracy of ideas posted by creators
- Whether creators build or deliver their ideas
- Disputes between creators and pledgers
- Loss of data or service interruptions
Our total liability is limited to the amount you've paid us in the past 12 months.
8. Intellectual property
The Help Me Fund It name, logo, and website design are our property. You may not use them without permission.
We respect intellectual property. If you believe content infringes your rights, contact us at hello@helpmefundit.com.
9. Changes to terms
We may update these terms. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. We'll notify you of significant changes.
10. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Disputes will be resolved in the courts of England and Wales.
11. Contact
Questions about these terms? Contact us at:
Email: hello@helpmefundit.com
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