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
Will I be charged for my pledge if the Oz campaign does not meet its goal?
No, it's all or nothing. If the goal is not reached, no one gets charged.
When will the rewards be delivered?
It will take about 90 days to finish recording and editing the 4 hour long video and audiobooks and add some personalized versions.
Are there any physical book rewards?
No, to keep costs down and avoid extra shipping costs, all rewards are digital.
What will I need to do to get the personalized rewards?
I'll be following up on all pledges, but I'm also reachable at [email protected]
How do I know if this is a legit project?
Richard Rieman and his team have created over 200 accessible video and audiobooks as part of the Imagination Storybooks Nonprofit. "Winnie the Pooh - The Accessible Version" is the best-selling audiobook version of the original book at https://www.audible.com/pd/Winnie-the-Pooh-Audiobook/B0BT12X186. The Winnie the Pooh crowdfunder made over $16,000 at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/richardrieman/the-winnie-the-pooh-project Richard is an illustrated book author, too, with his story of a nearly blind Princess who wishes all the clouds away and finds out how important clouds really are, at https://www.amazon.com/Clouds-Went-Away-Tales-Princessdom/dp/1639390049
I backed your Kickstarter campaign for this, but I never received the reward.
Our Accessible Oz Kickstarter campaign did not reach its goal of $10,000, so no rewards were delivered. We are taking a more modest approach this time, with a $4,000 goal. With your help, everyone will get to see this amazing project be completed.