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Refunds and cancellations

Refund and Cancellation Policy

This policy explains how Next Foundry handles Kids Startup Studio membership cancellations, refund requests, third-party costs, and cohort cancellation situations.

Effective date: August 4, 2026. Refund requests must be sent by a parent or legal guardian to [email protected].

Before payment

No fee is owed. Wishlist signup or an Info Session request is not enrollment.

After payment but before the first studio session

Full refund of paid membership fees, minus unrecoverable third-party processing fees if applicable.

Within 7 calendar days after the first studio session

Refund unused future months only; the first month is non-refundable once the student attends the first session.

After 7 calendar days from the first studio session

No refund for the current month; future unpaid months can be cancelled.

Next Foundry cancels the cohort

Full refund of paid, unused membership fees.

Third-party tool or platform costs

Usually non-refundable because they are paid to third-party providers under separate terms.

Scope

This policy applies to Kids Startup Studio Founding Cohort membership fees charged by Next Foundry. The planned Founding Cohort price is USD 299 per month for the 12-week Module 1 experience, or USD 897 total if paid for the full module.

The membership fee covers founder-led mentorship, studio operations, project review, team process, playtesting support, Demo Day preparation, parent progress updates, and portfolio or Capstone evidence guidance.

Cancellation by a Parent or Guardian

A parent or legal guardian may cancel future participation by emailing Next Foundry before the next billing date. Cancellation stops future membership fee charges. It does not automatically refund fees for sessions, review work, team planning, or project support already delivered.

If a student leaves a team mid-module, Next Foundry may adjust team scope, roles, project expectations, and public presentation plans to protect the remaining students and the project.

Missed Sessions

Kids Startup Studio is a studio membership experience, not a per-class purchase. Missing a session does not automatically create a refund or credit.

When reasonable, Next Foundry may provide written catch-up notes, task guidance, async review comments, or a limited make-up check-in if Founder capacity allows.

Refund Request Process

Refund requests must be sent by a parent or legal guardian to [email protected]. Next Foundry will review the request and respond with the decision, refund amount if applicable, and expected processing timeline.

  • Parent or legal guardian name
  • Student name
  • Program or cohort name
  • Payment date
  • Reason for the request
  • Requested outcome

Third-Party Costs

Third-party tools, AI subscriptions, Steam Direct fees, domain names, paid assets, marketing spend, payment processor fees, hardware, internet access, and similar project costs are not included in the membership fee unless expressly stated in writing.

Next Foundry does not control the refund policies of third-party providers. Families are responsible for reviewing third-party terms before purchasing optional tools or services.

No Guaranteed Outcomes

Next Foundry does not guarantee:

  • School grades, Capstone approval, college admission, scholarships, internships, or employment
  • Startup investment, project revenue, app store approval, Steam approval, or platform publication approval
  • A specific public portfolio result