1. Acceptance of Terms

By submitting an application to BoB Pitch, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms & Conditions, the Founder Participation Pack, and any additional program guidelines communicated by The Nod Foundation.

Participation in any stage of BoB Pitch constitutes acceptance of these terms.

2. Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Founder Participation Pack
• Be authorized to represent the startup being submitted
• Provide accurate and complete information
• Meet all program deadlines and requirements

The Nod Foundation reserves the right to request verification of eligibility at any stage.

3. Application Requirements

Applicants must submit all required materials outlined in the Founder Participation Pack.

Incomplete applications may not be reviewed.

Submission of an application does not guarantee selection as a finalist or Grand Winner.

4. Competition Structure

BoB Pitch includes:

• Application submission
• Eligibility screening
• Judge panel evaluation
• Top 5 finalist selection
• Live pitch participation at BTF Social
• Grand Winner selection

BoB pitch reserves the right to modify the competition structure where necessary.

5. Selection & Judging Discretion

All judging and selection decisions are final.

Evaluation may include, but is not limited to:

• Problem significance
• Market opportunity
• Founder capability
• Commercial viability
• AI leverage
• Scalability potential
• Product readiness
• Pitch effectiveness

The Nod Foundation reserves sole discretion regarding selection, advancement, and winner determination.

6. Grand Winner Investment

The Grand Winner may receive Up to  $35,000 (Summit Ticket Sales ) Investment, plus access to startup growth resources valued at $120,000+, including support across:

• Legal and business support
• Branding and design
• Product development
• Investor readiness
• Sales infrastructure
• Mentorship and founder support

7. Intellectual Property Ownership

Your intellectual property remains your intellectual property.

Submitting an application or participating in BoB Pitch does not transfer, assign, or grant ownership rights to The Nod Foundation,The Nod Inc, BTF Summit, judges, partners, or affiliated organizations.

Applicants should avoid sharing confidential trade secrets or highly sensitive proprietary information they are not comfortable disclosing.

8. Confidentiality & Public Disclosure

Application materials are reviewed only by BoB Pitch judges and program operations personnel.

While reasonable efforts will be made to maintain confidentiality, The Nod Foundation cannot guarantee complete confidentiality of materials submitted.

Applicants should only disclose information they are comfortable sharing.

9. Media Release & Publicity

By participating, applicants grant The Nod and BTF Summit permission to use:

• Names
• Company names
• Logos
• Photos
• Videos
• Quotes
• Pitch footage

for promotional, editorial, educational, and archival purposes.

10. Data Collection & Privacy

Applicant information may be collected and used for:

• Program administration
• Application review
• Founder communications
• Ecosystem opportunities
• Future founder programs

Information will be handled according to applicable privacy laws.

11. Due Diligence Requirements

Selected finalists or winners may be required to provide:

• Business registration information
• Ownership information
• Financial documentation
• Supporting business records
• Other materials required for investment review

Failure to provide requested documentation may affect eligibility.

12. Disqualification Rights

The Nod Foundation reserves the right to remove or disqualify participants for:

• False or misleading information
• Failure to meet eligibility requirements
• Missed deadlines
• Conduct inconsistent with program values
• Violations of program requirements

13. No Guarantee of Funding or Outcomes

Participation does not guarantee:

• Investment funding
• Partnerships
• Media opportunities
• Resource access
• Business outcomes

14. Limitation of Liability

The Nod Foundation, BTF Summit, judges, sponsors, and affiliated organizations shall not be responsible for damages, losses, claims, or liabilities arising from participation in BoB Pitch.

15. Program Modification Rights

The Nod Foundation reserves the right to modify, postpone, suspend, or cancel any portion of BoB Pitch at its discretion.

16. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by the laws of Ontario and the applicable laws of Canada.

17. Applicant Acknowledgement

By submitting an application, you acknowledge that:

• Information submitted is accurate
• You meet program requirements
• You understand SAFE investment terms
• You understand media and participation requirements
• You understand IP and confidentiality provisions
• You agree to these Terms & Conditions