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How Build Backers Works

Build Backers helps creators fund original physical works through reviewed Build Plans and approved Build Slots. Backers are reserving a place in a First Run, supporting a One-Off Build, or acquiring the finished work through an Acquisition Slot.

From Vision to fulfilment

  1. Creator submits a Vision — an original physical Build.
  2. Build Backers reviews the Build Plan — materials, pricing, production method, fulfilment risk, and delivery path are reviewed before the Build can collect funds.
  3. Backers reserve Build Slots — approved First Run Slots, Supporter Credits, Collector Slots, or Acquisition Slots.
  4. The Build is produced and tracked — funded Builds move into production with creator updates and fulfilment tracking.

Key terms

Build
The physical work, product, object, or limited run being created.
Build Plan
The reviewed plan for how the Build will be made, costed, fulfilled, and delivered.
Build Slot
A backer’s reserved place in an approved Build.
First Run
The first approved production run of a Build.
Founding Slot
A limited early slot for the first backers of a Build.
First Run Slot
The standard slot for receiving one item from the approved First Run.
Collector Slot
A premium slot, usually involving a signed, numbered, or upgraded version of the Build.
Supporter Credit
A lower-cost way to support a Build, usually with recognition rather than the main physical item.
One-Off Build
A Build where only one finished work is created.
Acquisition Slot
The single slot that allows one backer to reserve the finished one-off work.
Build Window
The estimated period when the Build is expected to be produced and fulfilled.
Build Confidence
A plain-language review summary showing what has been checked before launch.
Run Expansion
An approved increase in available Build Slots after the original First Run sells out or demand exceeds the approved quantity. (A controlled, future concept.)

Payment & legal

When payments are enabled, payments will be processed through Stripe. Backing a Build is a pre-purchase or support payment. It is not an investment, donation, subscription, equity interest, or ownership stake.

Before reserving a Build Slot

Before reserving a Build Slot, backers should review what the selected slot includes, whether a physical item is included, the estimated Build Window, the refund terms, and any fulfilment notes.

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