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Jacob Donation-Based Crowdfunding Project: Donation Statement and Terms

By placing an order to support, you acknowledge and agree to the following statements and terms:

1. Nature and Purpose of Crowdfunding

  • This project is a donation-based crowdfunding campaign, not a regular retail transaction or product pre-order.
  • Your payment is a gratuitous donation aimed at supporting the proposer, Jacob Pugmire, in the initial development of a new company in Taiwan, tentatively named "JP Protein."
  • Your donation will be used to support company registration, early product development (protein powder or potentially switching to protein bars), production, packaging, and shipping operating costs.
  • The campaign’s milestone goals are:
    • 400 units: For company registration and product development costs.
    • 1,200 units: For initial production manufacturing.
    • 2,400 units: To meet the factory’s minimum order quantity requirements.

2. Legal Relationship Definition

  • The funds you provide are based on support for the proposal’s concept; the proposer has no obligation to provide consideration or monetary return. This legal relationship is classified as a donation under civil law.
  • You understand and agree that since this campaign is donation-based, you should not expect to receive any products, services, or other tangible returns. Any future tangible, symbolic, or spiritual rewards offered by the proposer do not constitute a consideration relationship.

3. Company Establishment and Operation

  • The company you are supporting, "JP Protein," has not yet completed registration in Taiwan, has no unified business number, and no tax status.
  • The proposer plans to register the company in Taiwan according to the laws of the Republic of China, including the Foreign Investment Act and Company Act, once the crowdfunding reaches 400 donation units.
  • Once registered, the company will fully comply with corporate and tax laws in Taiwan.
  • You acknowledge that a startup company may face delays during its establishment phase, and you appreciate your understanding.

4. Fund Handling and Risk Disclosure

  • This crowdfunding is conducted outside Taiwan, and all payments are processed via the U.S.-based Stripe payment platform.
  • Funds will be deposited into the proposer’s bank account in the U.S., then transferred to Taiwan as foreign investment.
  • Important Notice: Because funds will be used for irreversible legal, operational, and production expenses, refunds may not be possible after the campaign ends or is terminated.
  • If the campaign fails to meet its goals, the proposer will strive to use the raised donations responsibly but cannot guarantee any form of refund.

5. Product Potential Adjustment Risks

  • The planned product is protein powder, and production feasibility has been confirmed with a partner factory.
  • The proposer is actively evaluating the possibility of switching to protein bars to better suit the Taiwan market.
  • You understand and agree that the proposer reserves the right to change the product from protein powder to protein bars or other products in the future. If such a change occurs, the proposer will notify supporters via the project page or other appropriate channels.
  • Before official production, the proposer will comply with Taiwan’s Food Safety and Hygiene regulations, including necessary food business registration, product liability insurance, and GHP hygiene standards.

6. Timeline and Shipping

  • If production proceeds smoothly, the estimated shipping time is January 2026. Actual delivery may be adjusted due to company registration and production progress.
  • Shipping is currently limited to Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu, and other regions under the control of the government of the Republic of China.
  • Production delays or termination may occur at this startup phase; your understanding is appreciated.

7. Proposer Information and Contact

  • The proposer will ensure that true identity information is provided and disclose contact and background information on the project page for supporters to reach the responsible party if any issues arise.
  • Contact information:
    Name: Jacob Pugmire
    Email: jprotein.com@gmail.com

8. Intellectual Property Rights

  • All intellectual property rights related to this project—including project plans, product designs, promotional materials, and images—belong to the proposer. Supporters do not acquire any intellectual property rights by donating.

By supporting this project, you confirm that you have read and agreed to all the above terms.