MOONSHOTNX ONBOARDING AGREEMENT FOR FOUNDERS

Contract Terms

1. Program Overview

Participant is enrolling in the MOONSHOTNX Accelerator and Capital Stack Program ("Program"), which includes:

  • Access to a 500+ module startup curriculum

  • Weekly pitch access to the Lion's Den for grant consideration

  • Weekly live online masterminds with global experts

  • Up to $500,000 in partner perks and discounts

  • Monthly in-person events in key innovation hubs

  • Eligibility for up to $50,000 in non-dilutive grant funding from Moonbase Foundation (at the discretion of the Moonbase Foundation Investment Committee)

  • Access to STACK Note funding of up to $250,000 from the Moonshot M1 Fund via the Capital Council (at the discretion of the Capital  Investment Committee)

  • Optional credit advisory services through MAXNX (access subject to grant award or separate payment)

  • Access to MAXNX IR services (available only through a Moonbase grant award or paid engagement) for syndicated investor engagement, MaxF1 Fund, seven placement funds, and a 70,000+ investor network

2. Program Fee & Money-Back Guarantee

Participant agrees to pay an onboarding fee of $2,999 USD, payable upon execution of this Agreement. This fee grants full access to the MOONSHOTNX Program for 12 months from onboarding.

2.1 100% Money-Back Guarantee Terms:

Participants are eligible for a full refund of the $2,999 onboarding fee only if all the following conditions are met:

1.     Lion's Den Participation: The Participant must pitch at the Lion's Den investment committee.

2.     Timely Entry: The Lion's Den pitch must occur within 14 calendar days from the date of contract execution.

3.     Grant Threshold: The Participant does not receive any grant funding offer from Moonbase foundation.

Refunds must be requested in writing within 7 calendar days of receiving the Lion's Den outcome. Refunds will be processed within 30 business days of confirmation to the original payment method.

The guarantee is void if:

  • The founder fails to participate in Lion's Den within the 14-day timeframe

  • The founder is disqualified due to misrepresentation or breach of agreement

  • The founder fails to submit required documentation prior to the pitch

  • The founder misses or reschedules Lion’s Den without 48 hours’ prior written notice

  • The founder has previously participated in the Program under any alias or duplicate entity

All decisions regarding refund eligibility are subject to final review by the Moonshotnx grant and admissions team.

3. Grant and Investment Consideration

Upon pitching at Lion’s Den:

  • Participants may be awarded up to $50,000 in non-dilutive grant funding from Moonbase Foundation.

  • Grant funds are issued directly to approved service providers on behalf of the Participant.

  • Grant recipients access MAXNX Advisory Services once the grant is accepted.

  • Selected Participants may pitch to the Capital Council for up to $250,000 in STACK Note funding after approval from the Capital Investment Council representing the M1 Funds.

All funding decisions are discretionary and subject to third-party due diligence.

4. Credit Access

Participants may apply for credit funding via MAXNX and its partners. Approval is not guaranteed.

5. Founder Commitments

Participants agree to:

  • Provide truthful, timely information

  • Submit all required pitch materials at least 48 hours before Lion’s Den

  • Respond promptly to Moonshotnx team communications

  • Uphold Moonshotnx’s Code of Conduct

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 All IP developed by the Participant remains their sole property.
6.2 Moonshotnx claims no ownership of company IP.

7. Termination

7.1 Participant may cancel in writing at any time. Fees are non-refundable unless under the above guarantee.
7.2 MOONSHOTNX may revoke participation for breach or misconduct.
7.3 Force majeure may result in rescheduling without refund.

8. Limitation of Liability

Moonshotnx is not liable for indirect or consequential loss. Funding is not guaranteed.

9. Confidentiality

  • Confidential Information includes all non-public data shared in the Program.

  • Obligations survive for five (5) years after termination.

10. Governing Law & Arbitration

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Delaware. All disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration in Wilmington, Delaware, under AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules. Each party will bear its own legal fees unless otherwise determined by the arbitrator.

11. Additional Provisions

  • Use of Grant Funds: All grant funds must be used in accordance with the approved Moonbase Grant Agreement. Misuse may lead to clawback or disqualification from follow-on funding.

  • Non-Disparagement: The Participant agrees not to make any defamatory or disparaging statements about Moonshotnx, its team, or partners.

  • Founder Media Consent: The Participant agrees to a public media release and video interview upon grant or investment acceptance unless explicitly opted out in writing.

  • Duplicate Application Prohibition: Any participant applying under multiple entities or aliases will be disqualified and barred from the program.

  • KYC / AML Acknowledgment: Participants agree to undergo KYC/AML checks prior to any funding disbursement.

  • Success Fee Acknowledgment: Participants understand Moonshotnx may receive fees from capital introductions. This does not reduce the grant value or ownership.

  • Grant Forfeiture: Failure to complete onboarding, documentation, or program requirements within 14 days may result in forfeiture of grant offers.

  • Non-Circumvention: Participants may not bypass Moonshotnx to engage directly with introduced investors or service providers. Participant shall not bypass Moonshotnx without explicit authorization to directly engage investors or service providers introduced during the Program.

  • Publicity Rights: may reference the Participant company in marketing unless the Participant opts out in writing.

  • Data Use: Aggregated/anonymized data may be used for reporting.

  • Indemnification: Participant shall indemnify and hold harmless Moonshotnx from any third-party claims related to their participation, including IP disputes, investor claims, or breaches of law.

  • Code of Conduct: Participant agrees to uphold ethical and professional standards.

  • Force Majeure: Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform due to circumstances beyond their control, including war, natural disaster, or internet failure.

  • No Guarantee of Funding: Enrollment in the Program does not guarantee grant, STACK Note, credit, or equity funding. All funding is merit-based and subject to third-party approval.

  • Assignment: Participant may not assign this Agreement.

  • Severability: Invalid clauses do not affect remaining terms.

  • Entire Agreement: This is the complete agreement between the parties.

  • Survival: If any provision of this Agreement is deemed invalid, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect. Key clauses survive termination. All provisions that reasonably survive termination (e.g., Confidentiality, Arbitration, IP) shall remain in effect.

  • Counterparts & E-Signatures: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and signed electronically, which shall be deemed original and binding.

  • Electronic Execution: Clicking “Agree & Continue to Payment” constitutes a legally binding e-signature.

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