New Kickstarter Guidelines Resolve Crowdfunding Reputation Issues

In the wake of Pebble, Ministry of Supply, Zion Eyez, andkickstarter projects other Kickstarter tasks running months behind their forecasted schedules for initial product deliveries to backers, Kickstarter revealed on September 20, 2012 that they are executing brand-new Equipment and Product Layout Job Guidelines.

These brand-new guidelines restricted making use of item renderings and simulations of just what the product could carry out in the future - "items could just be revealed executing actions that they're able to execute in their existing state of growth." Multiple benefits are also now restricted unless the product is designed as a "kit" or "set".

Kickstarter has constantly advised developers to be transparent and also have a goal and also approximated distribution day intended before introducing campaigns, however with an increasing number of job developers overpromising and also underdelivering, Kickstarter is obtaining much of the reaction.

Existing projects are grandfathered in under the old policies. Still one company, Martian Watches, utilized functioning prototypes in their initial Kickstarter video clip, and also has been faithfully offering progress updates, manufacturing photos, and video clips that utilize design samples throughout their campaign.