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Team + pledges

Builders apply to join. Backers signal intent. Both visible on your project page.

Apply-to-join

Any signed-in user with verified email can apply to join your project. They write a note explaining what they'd contribute. You see all applicants in your project's private founder panel.

Accept → they get a builder seat (visible team member, no special powers). Reject → they're flagged rejected (can re-apply later).

Pledges — three states

  • Intent — "I'd back this with €N". No money commitment. Public signal of community support.
  • Convertible — backer marked their pledge as "convert on milestone". Still no money moved.
  • Paid — milestone hit, backer paid via Stripe Checkout. Real money landed on your Stripe Connect account.

How conversion works

  1. You enable Stripe Connect at /dashboard/funding.
  2. Backers pledge with optional "convert on milestone".
  3. You add a milestone and hit it. More.
  4. Convertible-pledge backers see a Convert CTA on your project.
  5. They click → Stripe Checkout → money lands on your account minus Stripe processor fee + Spruvly 7%.

What pledges are NOT

Not donations. Not investments. Not securities. Not equity. Not debt. No repayment rights. No voting rights. No dividends. Pure intent-to-pay signals that may optionally convert to payment. See Terms §6.4.

Backers can withdraw

Pledges can be withdrawn before conversion. Once paid, refunds follow Stripe's standard process (between you and the backer).

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