We, the undersigned, are backers of the Vinylsonic project on Kickstarter, a campaign that has turned out to be a fraudulent endeavor, causing significant financial loss and emotional distress to its supporters. Despite multiple appeals and invoking our rights under Kickstarter's Terms of Use, the platform and project creators have failed to fulfill their obligations, leaving us without support, the promised products or refunds. Furthermore, the involvement of Kickstarter's partners in this campaign implicates them in this deception.

Our Demands:

Immediate Refund: We demand a full refund of our pledge amounts as stipulated in Kickstarter's Terms of Use, which clearly state that project creators are required to fulfill all rewards of their successful fundraising campaigns or refund backers whose rewards they cannot fulfill.

Accountability from Kickstarter: We call upon Kickstarter to take responsibility for the projects they host, ensuring thorough vetting and monitoring to prevent such scams. Kickstarter must not remain a passive platform but an active protector of backers' interests.
Transparency and Communication: We request transparent communication from Kickstarter and the project creators regarding the steps being taken to resolve this issue. This includes regular updates and direct responses to backers' queries and concerns.

Action Against Partners: We urge Kickstarter to hold accountable all partner companies listed in the Vinylsonic campaign. Their association with this fraudulent project demands scrutiny and appropriate action.

Policy Reform: We demand that Kickstarter revises its policies to offer better protection to backers, including stricter project monitoring, timely intervention in disputes, and a more robust refund process.

Public Awareness: To prevent future scams, we request that Kickstarter increases awareness about potential risks in crowdfunding projects and educates backers on how to identify red flags.

The situation with the Vinylsonic project is not just a financial loss; it's a breach of trust in the crowdfunding community. We stand together to demand justice and reform, ensuring that Kickstarter and its partners uphold their responsibilities and protect backers from fraudulent projects.

Action Steps:

1. Share this petition on social media platforms.
2. Leave reviews on Trustpilot and other review sites to raise awareness.
3. Contact state attorneys for legal action, referencing cases like State of Washington vs Asylum Playing Cards as precedence.