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Kinhive Founder Fund Program Terms

Last Updated: June 2026

Overview

The Kinhive Founder Fund Program is a discretionary initiative funded through the sale of merchandise offered by Kinhive. Subject to these Terms, Kinhive may allocate a portion of the net profits generated from merchandise sales to support qualifying founders within the Kinhive community.

By purchasing merchandise from Kinhive, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined below.

Funding Source

Kinhive intends to contribute 100% of the net profits generated from eligible merchandise sales to support founders on the Kinhive platform.

For purposes of these Terms, “net profits” means the revenue received from merchandise sales after deducting all associated costs and expenses, including but not limited to:

  • Product manufacturing costs
  • Printing and production expenses
  • Shipping and fulfillment costs
  • Payment processing fees
  • Platform and marketplace fees
  • Taxes
  • Returns, refunds, and chargebacks
  • Marketing and advertising expenses
  • Administrative and operational costs
  • Any other expenses incurred in connection with the merchandise program

Kinhive retains sole discretion in determining the calculation of net profits.

Eligibility

To be considered for support through the Founder Fund Program, an individual must:

  • Maintain an active Kinhive membership at the time of application and funding consideration
  • Comply with Kinhive’s Terms of Service and community guidelines
  • Provide any information or documentation reasonably requested by Kinhive

Membership in Kinhive does not guarantee eligibility, consideration, selection, funding, or financial support.

Selection Process

All funding decisions are made solely and exclusively by Kinhive.

Kinhive reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine:

  • Whether funding will be distributed
  • The timing of any distribution
  • The amount of any distribution
  • Which founders, businesses, or projects receive support
  • The criteria used to evaluate applicants

Kinhive is under no obligation to disclose its selection methodology, evaluation criteria, scoring process, or reasons for approving or denying any application.

No Guarantee of Funding

Participation in Kinhive, purchase of merchandise, or support of the Founder Fund Program does not create any right, entitlement, expectation, or guarantee of funding.

Kinhive makes no representations or warranties regarding:

  • The amount of funds that may be generated
  • Whether funding will be available in any given period
  • The number of founders who may receive support
  • The amount of support any founder may receive

Program Changes

Kinhive may modify, suspend, discontinue, or terminate the Founder Fund Program at any time and for any reason, with or without notice.

Any such changes will not create liability or obligation on the part of Kinhive.

Recipients of any funding are solely responsible for determining and satisfying any tax obligations, reporting requirements, permits, licenses, or other legal responsibilities associated with receiving funds.

Kinhive does not provide legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Kinhive shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from or related to the Founder Fund Program, merchandise purchases, funding decisions, or participation in the Kinhive platform.

Contact

Questions regarding the Founder Fund Program may be directed to Kinhive through the contact information provided on the Kinhive website.