Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Pond?

  Pond is an all-in-one AI platform designed to address the key challenges faced by early-stage AI projects—from project seeding and community backing, to infrastructure overhead to distribution, go-to-market strategy, and the path to product-market fit.

• What kind of projects can I launch on Pond Markets?

  Pond Markets welcomes projects that align with our core values of putting users first, maintaining high quality standards, and empowering grassroots builders. Your project should demonstrate clear value creation, user focus, and commitment to transparency. To use Pond Markets, you are required to accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, as amended from time to time.

• If I launch on Pond, will I still be able to raise from traditional primary markets or VCs?

  Pond is a technology provider and we recommend that you consult legal counsel if you have questions.

  Each project must take into account its own governance and investor documents, to the extent such documents apply, to confirm if any specific rules apply for you.

  By accepting Pond Markets' Terms of Service, each user accept and acknowledge that nothing on the platform grants the user any equity, ownership, voting rights or similar rights in the project.

• Are there limitations on my ability to seek contributions on Pond Markets?

  Amounts vary based on project scope, milestones, and community validation. ​Pond retains the right to implement limits in the future. Note that local laws in your jurisdiction may apply to your activity on Pond, and it is your sole responsibility to make sure that you comply with such laws.

• How long does the project approval process take?

  The community review phase takes 3 days and the seeding phase takes 24 hours. However, the timeline varies depending on project complexity and completeness of your submission. To facilitate the processes, ensure your proposal is thorough, includes all supporting materials, and demonstrates alignment with Pond's values.

• How do I receive contributions to my project?

  Contributions are distributed to your team wallet based on successful completion of pre-defined targets. Make sure to provide a valid wallet address during the approval process.

• What kind of support does Pond provide?

  Pond provides end-to-end technical and business support to help you grow and validate your business model. From day one, you’ll have access to Pond’s in-house development and marketing expertise, and technical infrastructure. Pond does not provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice, and should not be construed as offering such advice. We do not provide any advisory services, and users are solely responsible for evaluating and making their own decisions. Before making any financial, legal, tax, or investment-related decisions, users should consult with qualified professionals who can provide guidance tailored to their specific circumstances.

• How can I make my project stand out?

  Your project will stand out more if it demonstrates the following:

  • A clear problem-solution fit
  • Well-defined milestones and execution plan
  • Openness to community feedback and collaboration
  • Strong supporting materials (e.g. documentation, demos, visuals)
  • Active community engagement and presence
  • Transparent and consistent communication
  • Alignment with Pond’s core values and mission

General Disclaimer

By using this platform, you acknowledge and agree that you do so at your own risk. Pond Global Ltd., and its affiliates (collectively, “Pond” or the “Company”), provides its services and the platform “as-is,” “where-is” and “as available,” with no guarantees or warranties of any kind, including express, statutory or implied, and Pond hereby disclaims all such guarantees/warranties. The Company accepts no liability for any loss, damage, or consequences arising from your use of the platform or reliance on any information provided, or from tokens or digital assets launched or issued by any user. Each user hereby indemnifies, defends and holds harmless Pond and its affiliates, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, shareholders, agents and representatives from and against any losses suffered by users related to use of the platform, including the issuance or purchase of any tokens or digital assets available on the platform (“Tokens”).

Pond is incorporated in the British Virgin Islands and is not licensed under the Securities and Investment Business Act or the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act. Pond provides infrastructure and software tools only, and does not offer, promote, or facilitate the sale of Tokens available on the platform. All projects and Tokens are launched independently by users, who are solely responsible for compliance with applicable laws.

Nothing on this platform constitutes legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Nothing contained herein should be interpreted as a recommendation, research, or endorsement of any investment, investment strategy, legal position, or tax treatment. Any recommendations or suggestions are intended for general informational purposes only and do not create a professional or advisory relationship. The user relies on these at their own risk. Users should consult with qualified legal, financial, or tax professionals before making any decisions.

Each user is solely responsible for ensuring that their use of the platform complies with all applicable laws and regulations in all applicable jurisdictions.

Tokens have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), or under the securities laws of any other jurisdiction. Tokens must not be offered, sold, or otherwise transferred in the United States of America or to U.S. persons unless the issuer/transferor is registered under the Act or is subject to an applicable legal exemption. Projects issuing Tokens are solely responsible for ensuring that such issuances comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Any purchase of Tokens involves risks, including the risk of total loss.

If you are engaging in Token purchase activities on the platform (“Purchaser”), you acknowledge that you are not entitled to any voting rights or ownership of Capital Stock of the issuer. You acknowledge and agree that nothing on the platform grants you any equity, ownership, voting rights or similar rights in the issuer.

Token purchases on the platform are not available to persons in the United States of America. Pond has implemented technical measures (e.g., geo-blocking) to prevent United States individuals from purchasing Tokens on the platform. You are prohibited from circumventing any such measures, or using the platform if you are a U.S. person (or doing so on behalf of a U.S. person).

Additional terms and conditions may apply, including those set forth in our Terms of Use.