Application of Deposit
Once we processed, your deposit will be fully applied toward the agreed Seed2Table event fees.

If You Choose Not to Proceed
If we approve you as a Presenting Startup and offer event dates but you later choose not to proceed with hosting the event, the deposit is non-refundable and will be retained as an administrative and coordination fee for work performed (venue holds, collateral, outreach, and planning).

If We Cannot Confirm Dates/Venue
If, after good-faith efforts on both sides, we are unable to secure mutually acceptable dates and/or venue(s) within the agreed planning window, you may choose either to:
- Roll your deposit forward to alternate dates, or
- Request a refund, less any pre-approved, non-recoverable third-party costs (if applicable).

If We Decline or Determine It’s Not a Fit
If Seed2Table ultimately determines that we are unable to move forward with your event as a Presenting Startup (for reasons of fit, timing, or capacity), your deposit will be refunded in full within 10 business days of notification.

By submitting this reservation deposit, you acknowledge and agree that:

(1) You are taking Steps 1–3 in the Seed2Table Presenting Startup onboarding process (dates/venue lock, event design, and sponsor/investor outreach kickoff).

(2) You understand and accept the Reservation & Deposit Policy outlined above.

This deposit allows us to treat your event as a priority and begin building a world-class Seed2Table experience around you as a Presenting Startup.