3) No Payment; Editorial Control
No payment required: CFJ does not require any payment, fee, or “pay-to-play” arrangement for Founder to be interviewed or featured.
Editorial control: Founder understands CFJ retains full editorial control over the Episode, including the right to edit for length, clarity, and format.
4) Required Update Placement (Condition of Feature)
Founder agrees to include and display the following within the Required Update:
- CFJ Episode graphic / thumbnail
- A clickable link to the Episode on CFJ’s YouTube channel
The placement must be prominent and easily visible to backers.
5) Timing / Trigger for the Required Update
If a post-campaign survey will be sent: the Update announcing the survey must include the CFJ Graphic and CFJ Link.
If no survey will be sent: the Update announcing the beginning of shipping must include the CFJ Graphic and CFJ Link.
6) License & Permissions Granted by Founder
Founder grants CFJ a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use Founder’s name, product name, company name, logos, and brand assets to produce, publish, and promote the Episode.
7) No Endorsement / No Misrepresentation
CFJ will not imply endorsement beyond stating Founder participated in the Episode. Founder will not modify CFJ graphics or links in a misleading way.
8) Consequences for Non-Placement
Founder acknowledges the Required Update placement is a material part of the consideration for being featured.
- Removal/withholding of feature: CFJ may delay publication, unlist, remove, or withhold the Episode.
- Liquidated damages: Founder agrees to pay CFJ $1,500 if the Required Update placement is not completed.
9) Ownership
CFJ retains all rights to the Episode, CFJ Graphic, CFJ Link, and branding. Founder retains ownership of their trademarks and brand assets.
10) Relationship of the Parties
The Parties are independent contractors.
11) Governing Law
This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California.
12) Entire Agreement; Electronic Signature
This Agreement is the entire agreement between the Parties and may be signed electronically.
Typed Signatures