Effective Date: July 2026

Website Covered: stellafounder.com

THE AGREEMENT

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Stella website ("Website") and any products, services, applications, educational programs, communications, or related offerings provided by Stella ("Company", "Stella", "we", "our", or "us").

By accessing or using this Website, submitting an application, purchasing any program, or using any of our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website immediately.

1. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms:

Company means Stella and its owners, employees, contractors, affiliates, partners, instructors, mentors, and authorized representatives.

Website means https://stellafounder.com together with any associated webpages, portals, applications, forms, or digital services operated by Stella.

Programs means any entrepreneurship programs, bootcamps, online courses, mentorship, workshops, events, simulations, educational materials, or other services offered by Stella.

User, You, or Your means any individual visiting the Website, submitting an application, purchasing a program, or using any Stella services.

2. Acceptance of These Terms

By accessing this Website, you confirm that:

• You have read these Terms.

• You understand these Terms.

• You agree to comply with these Terms.

• You have the legal authority to accept these Terms.

If you are under the age of 18, your parent or legal guardian must review and accept these Terms on your behalf before purchasing any Stella program.

3. Eligibility

Stella programs are primarily designed for ambitious students aged 14–17, although eligibility may vary depending on the specific program.

Applicants under the age of 18 must obtain consent from a parent or legal guardian before enrolling.

We reserve the right to refuse admission to any applicant at our sole discretion.

4. License to Use the Website

Subject to these Terms, Stella grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use this Website solely for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes.

You may not:

• reproduce Website content;

• modify Website content;

• redistribute Website materials;

• sell or sublicense Website materials;

• use Website content for commercial purposes without written permission.

5. Intellectual Property

All Website content including but not limited to:

• logos

• branding

• graphics

• videos

• text

• curriculum

• program materials

• assignments

• presentations

• downloads

• simulations

• software

• documentation

• photographs

are owned by Stella or licensed to Stella and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Nothing contained on the Website transfers ownership of any intellectual property to you.

User Content

If you submit:

• assignments

• startup ideas

• presentations

• videos

• applications

• comments

• testimonials

• feedback

you grant Stella a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, and publish such content for operating, improving, or promoting Stella, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

You retain ownership of your original work.

6. User Accounts

Certain services may require creating an account.

You agree to:

• provide accurate information;

• maintain current information;

• keep login credentials secure;

• notify us immediately of unauthorized access.

You are responsible for all activity occurring under your account.

7. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• violate any applicable law;

• infringe intellectual property rights;

• impersonate another person;

• upload malicious software;

• attempt unauthorized access;

• interfere with Website functionality;

• distribute spam;

• collect personal information of other users without permission;

• publish defamatory, abusive, discriminatory, or illegal content;

• use Stella materials for competing educational businesses without written authorization.

Violation of these Terms may result in immediate suspension or termination.

8. Applications and Admissions

Submission of an application does not guarantee admission.

Admissions decisions are based upon Stella's internal evaluation criteria.

Stella reserves the right to:

• approve applications;

• reject applications;

• defer applications;

• request additional information;

• interview applicants before making admissions decisions.

Admissions decisions are final.

9. Programs

Stella makes reasonable efforts to ensure program information is accurate.

However, we reserve the right to modify:

• curriculum;

• instructors;

• mentors;

• guest speakers;

• schedules;

• locations;

• delivery format;

• technology platforms;

• assignments;

• learning outcomes.

Such changes do not constitute grounds for refunds unless otherwise required by law.

10. Purchases and Payments

Program purchases may include:

• application fees;

• enrollment deposits;

• tuition payments;

• installment plans;

• optional add-on services.

Payments may be accepted using credit cards, bank transfers, or other approved payment methods.

All prices are subject to change prior to purchase.

Failure to complete payment may result in cancellation of enrollment.

11. Refund Policy

Unless otherwise stated in a separate written agreement:

• Application fees are non-refundable.

• Enrollment deposits are non-refundable.

• Refund eligibility for tuition depends upon the cancellation policy published for the applicable program.

• No refunds are guaranteed after a program has commenced.

Refund requests must be submitted in writing.

12. Scholarships and Financial Aid

Any scholarships, discounts, or financial aid offered by Stella are discretionary.

Receiving financial aid for one program does not guarantee future awards.

13. Code of Conduct

Students are expected to maintain respectful and professional conduct throughout the program.

Examples of prohibited conduct include:

• harassment;

• discrimination;

• bullying;

• cheating;

• plagiarism;

• disruptive behaviour;

• repeated violation of program rules.

Stella reserves the right to remove participants without refund where serious misconduct occurs.

14. Third-Party Services

The Website may contain links to third-party services including payment providers, communication platforms, social media, or educational tools.

Stella is not responsible for the content, availability, or privacy practices of these third parties.

Use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms.

15. Privacy

Collection and use of personal information is governed by Stella's Privacy Policy.

By using the Website, you consent to our collection and processing of personal information in accordance with that policy.

16. No Guarantee of Results

Participation in Stella does not guarantee:

• business success;

• startup funding;

• university admission;

• employment;

• investment;

• revenue generation;

• commercial success.

Individual outcomes depend upon numerous factors beyond Stella's control.