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
Can this be a pet toy?
No, these arent graded for being torn into by a pet. We would need to do a special type of plastic/silicone to make it pet safe. We did test it with a family's shiba, and even though they loved it, their teeth did start marking up/breaking the die.
Why Am I Unable To Pledge
For this specific project, we've locked fulfillment to only the US. This is partially to make the project easier to produce and fulfill. UK/EU has given us a lot of problems when it comes to importing, and so to cut down on logistical headaches, we're going to keep this project super simple.
Is this Child Safe?
a natural question to emerge from the pet question. The die isnt 'rated' as a toy, so it hasn't gone through product testing or any of that regulatory stuffs. I am investigating to see what it might take to get some sort of age certification on it. But from my own experience, my 18-month-old loves it, it's essentially a weird ball with a cool bounce to it, and the die is big enough he's not trying to eat it.