The Problems With Crowdfunding

soliciting – v. to ask for (something, such as money or help) from people, companies, etc.

fund - v. to provide money for (something)

pitch – v. to talk about or describe (something) in a favorable way so that people will want to buy it, accept it, etc.

appeal – n. a serious request for help, support, etc.

platform – n. something that allows someone to tell a large number of people about an idea, product, etc.

creative – adj. having or showing an ability to make new things or think of new ideas

startup – n. a new business

legal – adj.  of or relating to the law

regulatory – adj. making or concerned with making official rules about what is acceptable in a particular business, activity, etc.

ethical – adj. involving questions of right and wrong behavior

securities law – noun phrase laws relating to investments in a company, organization, etc.

scam – n. a dishonest way to make money by deceiving people

copyright laws – noun phrase laws relating to the right to be the only one to reproduce, publish, and sell a book, musical recording, etc., for a certain period of time

exploit – v. to use (someone or something) in a way that helps you unfairly

perils – n.  something that is likely to cause injury, pain, harm, or loss

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