Can you sue Indiegogo?

We always encourage our community to resolve disputes without turning to litigation, but if you’re still not satisfied with the alternative you’re offered, you can use our Terms of Use to bring a suit against the campaigner. If you choose this course of action it is best to consult your legal counsel.

How legit is Indiegogo?

NO PROTECTION from Indiegogo Majority of the backers are now labelling it a scam. Indiegogo will at no point in time assist you in getting your money back. I think it is highly dangerous for future backers to throw money at a potential scam project only to know that there is NO PROTECTION whatsoever.

Can you dispute Indiegogo?

Credit Card holder files a dispute with their financial institution. Our payment processor, Stripe, notifies Indiegogo of the dispute once the payment processor receives notice from the financial institution. Indiegogo then processes the dispute.

Does Kickstarter refund money?

Kickstarter is not a store and we do not issue refunds. When you back a project, you’re supporting a creator’s right to try to make something new—and agreeing to go along for the ride. For more information, please read our Terms of Use.

What happens if you exceed your Kickstarter goal?

Ten times the funding often means ten times the backers. Any funds raised beyond the goal will help the creator to cover any manufacturing or shipping costs related to their add-ons. In other cases, overfunding leads to better margins and the creator may even profit from the project.

How do I get my project funded?

5 Ways to Fund Your Personal Project

As a creative professional, your skills are in high demand. Not everyone can do what you do.
Apply for Grant Money. Grants are sums of money given to support cultural or research projects.
Go to an Artist Residency.
Use a Crowdfunding Platform.
Sell Your Own Photo Book.
Win a Commission.