Disclaimer

1. General website disclaimer

The Forja competition is a product of Design Glyphe LLC. The information provided on enterforja.com is for general informational purposes only. While Design Glyphe LLC makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the content on this website, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website.

Your use of this website and reliance on any information on it is entirely at your own risk. Content on this website may be updated, modified, or removed at any time without prior notice.

2. Competition disclaimer

Forja is a skills-based startup competition. Participation does not guarantee advancement, prizes, investment, business success, or any specific outcome. The competition is designed to challenge and evaluate startups. Not all participants will advance, and the majority will be eliminated during the course of the competition.

Design Glyphe LLC does not guarantee that participation in Forja will lead to revenue growth, customer acquisition, investor interest, media coverage, or any commercial advantage. Any results achieved by contestants are the product of their own efforts, decisions, and market conditions.

As Forja is in its inaugural year, there are no historical results, alumni outcomes, or past performance data to reference. Any projections, expectations, or illustrative examples presented on this website are forward-looking in nature and should not be interpreted as guarantees.

3. Investment and financial disclaimer

The prize pool ($250,000) is distributed via SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) or convertible note agreements. These are standard early-stage investment instruments. Investment in early-stage startups carries significant risk, including the risk of total loss of capital. Past investment performance, where applicable, is not indicative of future results.

The equity terms described on this website (equity tiered by placement: 1st 10–12%, 2nd 13–15%, 3rd 15–18%; 4-year vesting with 1-year cliff; 40/30/30 tranche disbursement) represent the general framework. Specific terms are subject to negotiation and may vary between winners. Nothing on this website constitutes an offer of securities, an invitation to invest, or a solicitation of any kind.

Winners are solely responsible for all taxes arising from prize receipt. Design Glyphe LLC does not provide financial, tax, or investment advice. Winners should seek independent professional advice before entering into any investment agreement. For tax obligations, see Section 7 of the Competition Rules.

4. No professional advice

Nothing on this website constitutes legal, financial, tax, accounting, or business advice. The content is informational only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation.

While Forja provides contestants with access to mentors (including legal mentors for business formation, contracts, and compliance), this mentorship is educational in nature and does not establish an attorney-client, financial advisor-client, or any other professional-client relationship. Contestants should engage their own qualified professionals for specific legal, financial, or tax matters.

5. Third-party content and links

This website may contain links to external websites, resources, or services operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. Design Glyphe LLC does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

The inclusion of a link does not imply an affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement. You access third-party websites at your own risk. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any external website before providing personal information or engaging with their services.

6. Accuracy of information

Design Glyphe LLC makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, errors and omissions may occur. Information on this website, including competition details, dates, eligibility criteria, and prize structures, is subject to change without notice.

In the event of any conflict between the information on this website and the terms of a signed legal agreement (such as a Participant Agreement, SAFE agreement, or NDA), the signed legal agreement shall prevail. The definitive terms governing your participation in Forja are those set out in signed agreements, not the general descriptions provided on this website.

7. Forward-looking statements

This website contains forward-looking statements regarding the Forja competition, including planned dates, prize amounts, competition structure, and future initiatives. These statements reflect current expectations and are based on information available at the time of writing.

Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances. Several items remain under review and will be confirmed before competition commencement, including: the Stage Two location (city and country), the host country legal jurisdiction, the exact team structure for Stage Two, and the semi-finalist count. These and other details may change as planning progresses.

Design Glyphe LLC does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, except as required by law or as material changes are communicated to registered participants.

8. Insurance

Design Glyphe LLC maintains appropriate insurance coverage for competition operations, which may include general liability, errors and omissions, cyber liability, and event insurance for Stage Two venue operations. The specific coverage types, limits, and terms are determined by the nature of the competition activities and the requirements of the host venue and jurisdiction.

Contestants are advised to maintain their own business liability insurance, particularly those operating in construction-related, installation, or physical service subsectors. Design Glyphe LLC does not require contestants to hold specific insurance, but strongly recommends it. This section is informational only and does not constitute insurance advice.

9. Contact

If you have questions about anything stated in this Disclaimer, or need to send a formal legal notice to the Forja legal team, contact Design Glyphe LLC at legal@contact.enterforja.com. For legal matters, refer to the Terms and Conditions. For data protection matters, refer to the Privacy Policy.