Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the website and registering for the programs offered by The Future Council, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services or apply for the programs.

2. Program Application & Registration Fee

To apply for the Fellowship '26 cohort, applicants must complete the application form and pay a non-refundable **Application Registration Fee of ₹2,000 (Rupees Two Thousand Only)**.

Payment of the application fee does not guarantee admission or selection into the fellowship program. Selection is based on evaluation metrics, pitch criteria, and screening interviews.

3. Program & Application Fee Policy

- **Program Fee**: The Fellowship program fee is ₹0 (100% grant-funded / equity-free; full ₹1.5L valuation is sponsored). Selected fellowship founders do not pay any tuition fees to participate in the cohort.

- **Application Fee**: The application registration fee of ₹2,000 is charged to ensure high-intent applications from serious builders and filter out spam. It is **strictly non-refundable** under any circumstances, including non-selection of your application, withdrawal, or cancellation of the cohort.

4. Program Commitments & Offline Attendance

Fellowship '26 is an offline program. While it is not a fully residential program, selected members are required to visit designated hubs in Delhi NCR for workshops, mixers, sprints, and evaluation meetings. Participants must ensure availability for these sessions. Accommodation location support is provided, but booking fees are borne entirely by the participant.

5. Intellectual Property

All startup pitches, slide decks, prototypes, and code submitted during the application or built during the cohort remain the intellectual property of the respective founders and builders. The Future Council does not claim ownership over your projects. However, by participating, you grant us a royalty-free license to use your project name, logo, and public descriptions in our media channels, marketing material, and portfolio listings.

6. Limitation of Liability

The Future Council and its founders, sponsors, and campus branches shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your participation in the programs, networking events, or usage of tech credits/grants.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at **contact@thefuturecouncil.in**.