Launchable is proudly presented by Madrona Venture Labs.
Only selected applicants will be charged the event fee. To request a refund, please email hello@madronavl.com. After October 1st we will not refund the event fee.
By participating in the Launchable program, each Participant grants the Organizers (Madrona Venture Labs) and its licensees, successors and assigns a non-exclusive, perpetual, non-cancelable, royalty free, fully paid up, worldwide right and license to edit, modify, adapt, translate, exhibit, publish, transmit, participate in the transfer of, reproduce, copy, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, display and otherwise use all and/or any part of such Participant’s names, likenesses, photographs, voices and images of all persons referenced and/or appearing in materials generated at the event, without limitation, anywhere in the world in any form (tangible or intangible, permanent or ephemeral, including, without limitation, audio, video, print, electronic, written, and photographic) and via any transmission medium (including, without limitation, television, radio, Internet, and print) now existing or that may exist in the future for advertising, trade, promotion, publicity and other related purposes without compensation and without notice to or consideration, review or approval from Participant.
Each Participant further agrees to (i) be questioned or interviewed (whether in person or by other means such as email or phone), filmed and/or photographed and available for interviewing, filming, photography and for other public relations, marketing and promotional activities associated with the Event, as reasonably required and directed by the Organizers, (ii) allow the Organizers to make contact with the Participant (whether in person, by phone, email or otherwise) for the purpose of requesting further information from the Participant in relation to their participation or for any other purpose related to the Launchable program. Each Participant represents and warrants that neither its participation, nor the Organizer’s exercise of any of the rights granted to it under these Terms will (a) infringe or violate any rights of any third party or entity, including, without limitation, those relating to patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, moral rights, mask works, defamation, privacy, publicity, false light, misappropriation, confidentiality, and/or any contractual or other rights recognizable under any applicable law, rule, regulation, ordinance, judgment or decree (collectively, “Law”), or (b) otherwise violate any applicable Law.
Participants agree to act professionally, treat everyone with respect, and treat the event facilities with proper care. Participants agree that they are responsible for any accidents or damages that they cause. They also agree to not hold the Organizers, the organizing team, or any of the event supporters liable for any loss, damage, injury, or any other unforeseeable incident.
No, the organizers will not own any IP in the resulting companies, unless already an MVL founder or in partnership with MVL.
The idea lead will retain IP ownership throughout the event and beyond. Unless explicitly agreed upon, there is no commitment of equity or compensation for contributions by other team members during the Launchable event.
All rights concerning the entries shall remain with the idea/team lead. Participants agree to share their ideas with all others at Launchable. Madrona Venture Labs does not accept any responsibility to protect participants’ ideas, works, and results disclosed or generated during the Launchable event. Participants will, upon request, sign additional documentation that may reasonably be requested to reflect the ownership of the IP by the idea lead.
Participant acknowledges and agrees that Madrona Venture Labs or other participants or third parties may have developed or commissioned ideas, works or results which are similar to the entry of the participant's team, or may develop something similar in the future. Each participant waives any claims that the participant may have against Madrona Venture Labs resulting from any similarities to the entry of the participant’s team.
Yes, we would love to have you join the event. Early ideas and companies are welcome.
If you have additional questions, please contact us.
Launchable is proudly presented by Madrona Venture Labs.