CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN 2024

INVESTOR REWARDS TERMS & CONDITIONS

Redemption on Mugs

  • Investors are eligible to redeem their free mug reward within three (3) months of the crowdfunding campaign's completion date and cleared funds.
  • Redemption is subject to availability. Mugs must be redeemed through our online store.
  • Postage is charged at our standard rates. Postage available to UK & Ireland only. Free postage applies for all orders over £25.

Vouchers for Brunch & Free Coffee/Tea

  • Vouchers issued as part of the investment rewards can be used for brunch or coffee within twelve (12) months from the issue date.
  • Vouchers will be digital, and sent to the investor via email.
  • 'Free Brunch for 2 people' vouchers will hold a value of £40 to cover the average cost of brunch & coffee for 2 people.
  • 'Free Tea / Coffee' vouchers will hold a value of £3.50 multiplied by the amount of free coffees offered dependent on your tier. (e.g. 'Five free coffees' = £3.50 x 5 = £17.50)
  • Vouchers are non-transferable, cannot be resold, and are only valid for in-store purchases.
  • Any unused voucher value will not be refunded or carried over beyond the expiration date.

Coffee Subscription

  • The coffee subscription reward must be activated within three (3) months from the completion of the crowdfunding campaign and cleared funds.
  • Subscriptions will be fulfilled on a 4-weekly basis starting from the activation date.
  • Subscription postage available to UK & Ireland only.
  • Investors will be required to sign up to a BEAR coffee subscription, and will be provided a discount code relevant to the amount of months free. Each discount code will contain a £ value to cover the highest priced subscription option.
  • Discount codes will be connected to specific customer profiles - they are single use only and cannot be shared. Customer profiles are created using the email address provided in the rewards redemption form.
  • Subscriptions can be skipped or cancelled at any time.
  • Subscriptions will include a choice of ONE of the following:
  • 500g of Hometown Coffee Beans
  • 500g of Hometown Decaf Coffee Beans
  • 50x Breakfast Blend Teabags
  • 50x Decaf Teabags
  • 30x Hometown Blend Nespresso Compatible Coffee Pods
  • 30x Decaf Nespresso Compatible Coffee Pods

Investor Discount

  • A 15% discount is available to investors in BEAR while they hold investor status.
  • Investors are eligible to apply for their discount card within three (3) months of the crowdfunding campaign's completion date and cleared funds.
  • Investors will be asked for a name under which the card can be registered. Although this doesn’t have to be your name (i.e. it could be a friend or family member if they would make more use of the discount), the discount will only be valid for use by the named individual, and must be presented alongside valid ID when purchasing in-store.
  • Cards will be posted out to investors following individual application.
  • The discount is applicable to in-store and online (for online, discount is valid for purchases of coffee, tea and BEAR Merch). Discount NOT applicable to BEAR Gift Cards or recurring purchases (i.e. coffee subscriptions).
  • In-store discount is applicable to groups of 6 people or less. For groups of more than 6 people, the Investor Discount card is not valid.
  • Online Discount Code, INVESTORBLACKCARD is connected to specific customer profiles and cannot be shared. Customer profiles are created using the email address provided in the rewards redemption form.
  • Investor Discount cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts.
  • Any misuse may result in the discount card being revoked.

Allocation of Rewards

  • Rewards are allocated based on the total investment amount in this specific pitch.
  • Rewards with a monetary value exceeding £1,000 may impact the amount of Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) tax relief you are eligible to claim.

Eligibility and Verification

  • Only verified investors who have completed their investment through the designated crowdfunding platform are eligible for rewards.
  • Identification and proof of investment may be required to redeem rewards.
  • All rewards must be claimed by emailing invest@bemorebear.co

Changes and Termination

  • BEAR reserves the right to modify or terminate the reward program at any time without prior notice.
  • In the event of termination, all rewards earned prior to the termination date will still be honoured in accordance with the existing T&Cs.

General Conditions

  • Rewards are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or other benefits.
  • BEAR is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged rewards once issued.
  • All rewards must be redeemed within the specified timeframes; no extensions will be granted.

Tax Implications

  • Investors are advised to consult with their financial advisor regarding any potential tax implications of receiving rewards.
  • BEAR does not provide tax advice and is not responsible for any tax liabilities that may arise from the receipt of rewards.

Governing Law

  • These T&Cs are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which BEAR operates.
  • Any disputes arising from or in connection with these T&Cs will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the relevant jurisdiction.