Terms of Service

1. Overview and Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of The Future Council (thefuturecouncil.in), including our campus chapters, Resource Library, and the Launchpad accelerator cohort. The platform is operated by The Future Council.

By submitting an application, registering an account, subscribing to any program, or attending chapter activities, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

2. Community Membership & Chapters

Collegiate chapter membership is free for students and early builders. Chapter members agree to conduct themselves with integrity, respect the intellectual property of fellow builders, and uphold community safety guidelines during local campus build nights.

3. Launchpad Accelerator Terms & Fees

Launchpad is open to student founders and early-stage builders from any college or university. Launchpad selects 20 founders per cohort for an intensive startup accelerator cohort ending in Demo Day. Cohort 01 (Winter) also runs in person in Delhi NCR. Cohort 02 (Spring) runs in person in Delhi NCR, and applicants must be able to attend in person.

• No Program Fee: Launchpad charges no program fee and no tuition. The only payment is the one-time ₹99 application fee. Launchpad takes 0% equity, and founders retain 100% ownership.
• Application Fee: There is a one-time, non-refundable application fee of ₹99. This fee serves to attract serious candidates, eliminate automated submissions, and cover dedicated evaluation and individualized written feedback from our review team for every applicant.
• Unselected Applicant Access: If your application is not selected for the 20-founder cohort, you receive personalized written feedback and full access to attend all virtual leader and mentor sessions throughout the cohort. (Founder pods, 1:1 mentor office hours, investor introductions, and Demo Day pitch slots remain exclusive to the 20 selected cohort founders.)

5. No Success Fees on Capital Raised

The Future Council charges 0% success fees (₹0) on capital raised by founders. TFC takes 0% equity in cohort companies. Whether you raise institutional funding through our introductions or independently, you never owe any cash success fees to The Future Council.

6. Intellectual Property & Project Ownership

You retain complete and exclusive ownership of all code, designs, business materials, inventions, and intellectual property developed during your participation in any The Future Council program. We do not claim any proprietary rights over student creations.

7. Contact Us

For questions regarding these Terms or program guidelines, contact us at support@thefuturecouncil.in.

8. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service and any contractual or non-contractual disputes arising out of or in connection with them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. The courts at New Delhi, Delhi shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any claims or proceedings arising under these terms.