BackerKit FAQ
How does BackerKit crowdfunding work?
Crowdfunding is a collaborative way to bring ideas and projects to life. Project creators post their idea for a project, and backers pledge money to make the project possible. Backers get behind the scenes access and backer-only rewards, which can include exclusive products, special pricing, creative input, content, and more.
To become a backer, select a pledge level that features the reward(s) you would like to receive when the project is successfully completed and make your contribution.
All-or-nothing crowdfunding model: The creator sets a funding goal and a deadline to raise funds. If the project does not meet the goal by the deadline, backers credit cards are not charged and no money changes hands.
Crowdfunding projects can happen at various stages of the creative process. Make sure to check the estimated timeline of when rewards will be delivered. Project creators will keep you updated on the progress toward completion and delivery of your rewards.
Backing a crowdfunding campaign is not the same as purchasing an item from a store. When you back a campaign you are supporting the creation of something new. Rewards are almost always delivered, but are not guaranteed.
When will I be charged for my pledge?
Your payment method will not be charged right away. You will be charged for the amount of your pledge when the campaign ends and the project reaches its funding goal. You will not be charged if the campaign does not reach its funding goal.
What happens after the campaign is over?
The Creator will send out a survey that will ask you for more information about your pledge, your shipping information, additional items you may want to add to your pledge, and collect shipping fees if applicable.
The survey will be sent to the email address we have on file with your pledge.
Any additional payment will be charged when you complete your survey and confirm your order.
Project FAQ
What is the fulfillment timeline?
The nature of a project like this is that the more successful we are, the more time we'll need to finish creating it! The main adventure, Lazlo's Cubed Crypt is already written. It just needs to undergo Sensitivity Consulting, Editing, and Layout, and it will be good to go. Hitting stretch goals means more adventures! But this, of course, means we'll need to add additional time for all of our amazing team members to write their own stories into the adventure. While the writing stage for these extra adventures can overlap, the reviews and edits won't overlap as much due to the size of the team. We will offer a better estimate on timing once we see how many stretch goals we unlock. As for the cubes, our manufacturer will be able to start making the cubes as soon as we place an order. The total time will again depend on how many cubes are ordered, but we aim to get them all made within a few months. Again, we'll provide a better estimate once we have better ideas of numbers. Keep an eye on this space for updates!