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Terms of Use

Founder Formula

Effective Date: October 8, 2026
Last Updated: October 8, 2026
 

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Founder Formula.
 

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Founder Formula website, educational materials, business assessments, resources, and related online services (collectively, the "Website").
 

The Website is operated by [Full Legal Name of Website Operator] ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") under the Founder Formula brand, in collaboration with Hands On Angel and T1 Atlas.
 

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms and acknowledge our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website.
 

2. About Founder Formula

Founder Formula is a business development methodology and educational platform designed to help entrepreneurs understand and navigate four stages of company development:

  • IDEA: Validate the opportunity and establish a business foundation.

  • BUILD: Develop, test, and launch products or services.

  • GROW: Acquire customers, generate revenue, and establish repeatable growth.

  • RAISE: Prepare for and pursue appropriate capital opportunities.
     

Founder Formula provides educational content, assessments, resources, and opportunities to connect with business advisers and execution partners.

The Website does not guarantee that any business will achieve a particular outcome, advance to a particular stage, generate revenue, secure financing, or become commercially successful.
 

3. Educational and Informational Purposes

The content provided through Founder Formula is intended for general educational and informational purposes.
 

This includes videos, articles, business frameworks, assessments, recommendations, downloadable materials, and other resources.
 

Website content does not constitute legal, tax, accounting, investment, securities, or other regulated professional advice.
 

Although Founder Formula may provide business strategy and operational guidance, general Website content is not a substitute for professional advice tailored to your specific circumstances.
 

You are responsible for evaluating information and making your own business decisions.
 

4. Founder Stage Assessment

The Founder Formula Stage Assessment is an interactive educational tool designed to help users evaluate their current business development priorities.
 

Assessment results are generated using predefined evaluation criteria based on information supplied by the user.
 

By using the assessment, you understand and agree that:

  • Results are estimates and recommendations, not definitive evaluations of business quality, financial condition, or investment readiness.

  • Results depend on the accuracy and completeness of the information provided.

  • The assessment does not independently verify business performance, revenue, customer traction, or other claims.

  • Assignment to IDEA, BUILD, GROW, or RAISE does not constitute certification, accreditation, or professional approval.

  • Assessment results may not reflect every factor relevant to a business's development or fundraising strategy.

  • Founder Formula may modify its assessment questions, methodology, scoring rules, and recommendations over time.
     

A result indicating RAISE does not establish that a business is qualified to receive financing or that any investor will consider or fund the business.
 

Users should exercise independent judgment and seek appropriate professional guidance before making significant business or financial decisions.
 

5. Strategy Sessions and Business Inquiries

Founder Formula may offer introductory consultations, Strategy Sessions, discovery calls, or similar opportunities to discuss business goals and potential services.
 

Booking or participating in a Strategy Session does not automatically establish a consulting relationship, partnership, fiduciary relationship, agency relationship, or other professional engagement.
 

Any paid or ongoing engagement will be governed by a separate written agreement identifying the applicable service provider, scope of work, fees, responsibilities, and other relevant terms.
 

Founder Formula reserves the right to decline service requests or determine that a particular engagement is not an appropriate fit.

Unless expressly agreed in writing, preliminary conversations and general recommendations do not create an obligation to provide services or achieve particular outcomes.
 

6. Services Provided by Collaborating Organizations

Founder Formula may introduce users to services offered by Hands On Angel, T1 Atlas, or other collaborating professionals and organizations.
 

These services may include business strategy, advisory support, technology development, marketing, growth operations, and fundraising preparation.
 

Unless otherwise expressly stated in a separate written agreement:

  • Each service provider is responsible for the services it independently agrees to deliver.

  • Website content does not establish joint ownership, partnership liability, or shared contractual responsibility among collaborating organizations.

  • No collaborating organization is automatically obligated to perform services solely because it is referenced on the Website.

  • The identity and obligations of the contracting service provider will be established in the applicable service agreement.
     

References to collaborations, partnerships, or shared methodologies on the Website do not, by themselves, create a legal partnership or joint venture.
 

7. Fundraising and Investment Disclaimer

Founder Formula may provide educational resources and business advisory services related to fundraising preparation, investor communications, business planning, financial presentations, and capital strategy.
 

Unless expressly stated otherwise under a separate agreement and supported by applicable legal authorization, the Website and its general educational services do not offer securities, solicit investments, execute securities transactions, or provide registered broker-dealer or investment advisory services.
 

Founder Formula does not guarantee:

  • Access to investors or financing sources.

  • Investor meetings or introductions.

  • Acceptance into an accelerator, investment fund, or other program.

  • Completion of any fundraising transaction.

  • A particular valuation, investment amount, or financing outcome.
     

Any fundraising-related services must comply with applicable securities laws and regulations.
 

Users are responsible for obtaining appropriate legal, financial, and regulatory advice before offering, selling, or purchasing securities.
 

Nothing on the Website should be interpreted as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security.
 

8. Intellectual Property

The Founder Formula name, branding, website design, original content, educational materials, assessment structure, proprietary frameworks, graphics, videos, written materials, and other original works displayed on the Website are owned by or licensed to the Company or their respective rights holders.
 

These materials are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
 

Except as expressly permitted, you may not:

  • Reproduce, republish, distribute, or commercially exploit Website content without authorization.

  • Sell, license, or redistribute Founder Formula educational materials or assessment content.

  • Copy substantial portions of the Website for a competing commercial offering.

  • Use Founder Formula trademarks, logos, or branding in a manner suggesting unauthorized affiliation or endorsement.

  • Remove copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from materials.
     

You may access and use publicly available Website content for your own lawful, personal, internal business, or educational purposes, subject to these Terms.
 

Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of Founder Formula intellectual property to Website visitors.
 

Any separately licensed content or materials will be governed by the applicable license or written agreement.
 

9. Permitted Use and Prohibited Conduct

You agree to use the Website lawfully and responsibly.
 

You may not:

  • Use the Website for fraudulent, unlawful, or misleading purposes.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to Website systems, accounts, or data.

  • Introduce malicious code or interfere with Website functionality.

  • Circumvent security measures or access restrictions.

  • Use automated systems to excessively scrape, harvest, or disrupt Website content or functionality.

  • Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation with an organization.

  • Submit information that infringes another party's rights or violates applicable law.

  • Use Website resources to facilitate unlawful securities offerings or other prohibited activities.

We may restrict or suspend access where reasonably necessary to protect the Website, its users, or our legitimate interests.
 

10. Information Submitted by Users

When you submit information through a Website form, assessment, inquiry, or other interactive feature, you represent that you have the right to provide that information and that it is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
 

You retain ownership of information and materials you submit.
 

You grant the Company a limited, nonexclusive right to process and use submitted information as reasonably necessary to operate the Website, provide requested functionality, respond to inquiries, and deliver services you request, subject to our Privacy Policy.
 

Submitting an idea, business description, or other information through the Website does not transfer ownership of that information to Founder Formula.

However, general Website submissions do not automatically establish a confidential relationship or nondisclosure obligation.
 

Please do not submit trade secrets, confidential financial records, passwords, or other sensitive proprietary information through general Website forms unless an appropriate confidentiality arrangement is in place.
 

11. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may include links to or integrations with third-party platforms, including scheduling systems, video platforms, educational resources, payment providers, and websites operated by collaborating organizations.
 

Third-party services may be governed by their own terms, policies, and practices.
 

We do not control independently operated third-party websites and are not responsible for their availability, accuracy, security, or content.
 

Accessing third-party services is at your discretion and subject to applicable law.
 

12. Accuracy and Availability

We strive to provide useful, accurate, and current information.
 

However, business practices, technologies, regulations, funding environments, and market conditions change over time.
 

We do not warrant that all Website content will remain accurate, complete, or current.
 

We may update, modify, suspend, or discontinue Website features, assessments, educational resources, or other content without prior notice, subject to applicable law and contractual obligations.
 

We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free Website availability.
 

13. No Guarantee of Business Results

Entrepreneurship and business development involve substantial uncertainty and risk.
 

Business outcomes depend on numerous factors outside Founder Formula's control, including market demand, competition, execution, economic conditions, available resources, and founder decisions.
 

Examples, case studies, testimonials, or descriptions of previous projects are provided for illustrative purposes and do not guarantee comparable results.
 

Unless expressly stated in a separate written agreement, we make no promise regarding:

  • Business profitability or revenue growth.

  • Product-market fit or customer acquisition.

  • Product launch dates or technical performance.

  • Investment readiness or fundraising success.

  • Business valuation or long-term company performance.

You remain responsible for decisions made in connection with your business.
 

14. Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS.

WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, TO THE EXTENT SUCH WARRANTIES MAY LAWFULLY BE DISCLAIMED.
 

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE FROM HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
 

NOTHING IN THESE TERMS EXCLUDES WARRANTIES OR RIGHTS THAT CANNOT LAWFULLY BE EXCLUDED.
 

15. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE COMPANY AND ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, AND AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO USE OF THE WEBSITE.
 

THIS INCLUDES, WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW, LOST PROFITS, LOST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, LOST DATA, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE COMPANY'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR CLAIMS ARISING SOLELY FROM USE OF THE FREE WEBSITE AND ITS GENERAL EDUCATIONAL FEATURES WILL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100).
 

THIS LIMITATION DOES NOT REPLACE OR MODIFY LIABILITY TERMS EXPRESSLY ESTABLISHED IN A SEPARATE WRITTEN SERVICE AGREEMENT.
 

THESE LIMITATIONS DO NOT APPLY TO LIABILITY THAT CANNOT LAWFULLY BE LIMITED OR EXCLUDED.
 

16. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and its officers, employees, and authorized representatives from third-party claims, liabilities, damages, and reasonable expenses arising from your unlawful use of the Website, material violation of these Terms, or infringement of another party's rights.
 

This provision does not require you to indemnify any party for its own unlawful conduct or liability that cannot legally be transferred.
 

17. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and shared.

Please review the Privacy Policy before submitting personal information.
 

18. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where mandatory laws require otherwise.
 

Subject to applicable consumer protection laws and other mandatory legal requirements, disputes arising from these Terms or use of the Website will be brought before courts of competent jurisdiction in Massachusetts.
 

Nothing in these Terms limits rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be waived.
 

19. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms to reflect changes in our Website, services, business practices, or legal requirements.
 

Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
 

Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent before material changes take effect.
 

Your continued use of the Website after revised Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of those Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
 

20. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect to the extent permitted by law.
 

21. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other policies expressly incorporated by reference, govern general use of the Website.
 

Separate written agreements governing consulting, technology development, advisory services, fundraising support, or other paid engagements will control those services.

In the event of a conflict between these Terms and an applicable signed service agreement, the signed service agreement will control with respect to the services covered by that agreement.
 

22. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms may be directed to:

Founder Formula
Operated by: T1 Atlas Inc.
Email: support@t1atlas.com

Website: thefounderformula.co

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