Issuer User Agreement
APODCSTORE ISSUER AGREEMENT
1. GENERAL CONDISTIONS
By electronically signing this Issuer User Agreement (the “Agreement”), you confirm that:
- You have read and understood this Agreement in its entirety.
- You have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy;
- You agree to be legally bound by all provisions of these documents.
Any terms not defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings given in the Terms of Service or Privacy Policy. In the event of a conflict, this Agreement will control.
All private investment-related activity is conducted through ApodcStore.com, which is not a funding portal, not yet registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
ApodcStore is not a registered broker-dealer
- ApodcStore does not provide investment, financial, legal, or tax advice
- Escrow services are provided by our Escrow partners.
- All cash and account deposits are secured by ApodcStore Financial Partners.
ApodcStore may update the Site, Terms, or services at any time without notice. Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes.
2. ISSUER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As an Issuer, you agree and acknowledge that:
- You are responsible for reviewing Terms of Service updates regularly
- Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of changes
- Certain provisions (e.g., liability limits, indemnification) survive termination
You further acknowledge that:
- You are solely responsible for all content you post
You agree that:
- You will not rely on ApodcStore for investment, legal, tax, or financial advice
- You are solely responsible for your offering, disclosures, and communications
- You will ensure all information is accurate, complete, and not misleading
You also agree to:
- Indemnify and hold harmless ApodcStore and its affiliates from any claims arising from your content or offering
- Consult qualified legal and financial professionals as needed
Any false or misleading statements, intentional or not—may result in removal and/or legal action.
3. ISSUER REQUIREMNETS
All offerings must comply with applicable U.S. securities laws.
ApodcStore Private must comply with accredited status requirements,
ISSUER ELIGIBILITY
Issuers must:
- Be U.S.-based companies
- Not be disqualified under SEC “bad actor” rules
- Have a defined business plan
- Be compliant with prior reporting obligations
4. DISQUALIFYING EVENTS (“Bad Actor” Rules)
You represent that neither you nor any “covered persons” (including executives, directors, major shareholders, promoters) are subject to disqualifying events.
You agree to:
- Conduct reasonable due diligence
- Promptly notify ApodcStore and investors if any disqualifying event occurs
5. FEES
Issuer fees include:
Option 1
- $13,283 non-refundable upfront fee per Campaign
- Upon successful funding:
- 3% of total funds raised
- Escrow and payment processing fees deducted
- If funding fails:
- Escrow-related fees remain payable
Option 2
Joint Venture:
You pay a non-refundable joint fee of $6,283.
- Direct Co-sign with ApodcStore
- In-house documentation available
- Upon successful funding
- 4% of total funds raised
- Escrow and payment processing fees deducted
- If funding fails:
- Escrow-related fees remain payable
All additional payment terms are governed by the Terms of Service.
6. ESCROW SERVICES
All funds are held by a third-party escrow agent until:
- Campaign success and disbursement, or
- Campaign termination
By participating, you agree to the escrow provider’s terms and authorize disbursement of funds as described.
7. CUSTOMER IDENTIFICATION (KYC/AML Compliance)
To comply with federal law, you must provide accurate identifying information, including:
- Legal name and aliases
- Date of birth
- Address
- Government-issued identification
- Other required details
For entities, additional documentation may be required.
You certify that all information provided is:
- True
- Complete
- Not misleading
Accounts may be suspended or terminated for inaccurate information.
8. INVESTOR COMMUNICATIONS POLICY
Issuers may engage with investors through platform comment sections.
You agree to:
- Comply with Regulation Crowdfunding communication rules
- Avoid misleading, promotional, or non-compliant statements
ApodcStore may remove content including:
- Offensive or discriminatory language
- Spam or unauthorized promotions
- Personal data sharing
- Regulatory violations
9. NO REPRESENTATIONS or WARRANTIES
The Platform and its content are provided “as is.”
ApodcStore:
- Makes no guarantees regarding accuracy or completeness
- Is not responsible for investment decisions
- Assumes no liability for issuer compliance failures
Issuers are solely responsible for:
- Legal compliance
- Disclosure accuracy
- Risk communication
10. COPYRIGHT (DMCA Notice)
Copyright infringement claims should be directed to:
support@apodcstore.com
ApodcStore reserves the right to:
- Remove infringing content
- Terminate repeat offenders