Crowdfunding

  1. Risks and Challenges
    1. For Creators
      1. Campaign Failure
        1. Not Reaching Funding Goal
          1. Consequences of Failure
          2. Reputational Damage
            1. Public Scrutiny
              1. Negative Publicity
              2. Intellectual Property Risks
                1. Idea Theft
                  1. Inadequate Protection
                  2. Underestimating Costs and Timelines
                    1. Budget Overruns
                      1. Delayed Delivery
                      2. Pressure of Public Accountability
                        1. Transparency Expectations
                          1. Managing Backer Expectations
                          2. Fulfillment Challenges
                            1. Production Delays
                              1. Shipping Issues
                                1. Quality Control Problems
                              2. For Backers
                                1. Project Delays or Failure to Deliver
                                  1. Missed Deadlines
                                    1. Unfulfilled Rewards
                                    2. Lack of Investor Protections in Reward-Based
                                      1. No Ownership Rights
                                      2. Potential for Fraud
                                        1. Fake Projects
                                          1. Misuse of Funds
                                          2. Risk of Loss in Equity and Debt-Based
                                            1. Business Failure
                                              1. Loan Defaults

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                                          7. Legal and Regulatory Framework