Disclaimer and Indemnification Statement

The Back Room is a platform for startups and existing businesses to connect with a pool of potential funders. The Fourth Effect is not a registered broker or dealer and does not offer investment advice or advice on the raising of capital. The Fourth Effect does not provide direct funding or make any recommendations or suggestions to an investor to invest in a particular company. Nothing on this platform should be construed as an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation for any security by The Fourth Effect or any third party. The Fourth Effect does not take part in the negotiations or execution of any transaction or deal. The Fourth Effect does not purchase, sell, negotiate, execute, take possession of or is compensated by securities in any way, or at any time, nor is it permitted through our platform. We are not an equity crowdfunding platform or portal. Entrepreneurs and Accredited Investors who wish to use The Back Room are hereby warned that engaging in private fundraising and funding activities can expose you to a high risk of fraud, monetary loss, and regulatory scrutiny and to proceed with caution and professional guidance at all times. The Fourth Effect is not responsible for doing diligence on the companies included in The Back Room, or the Dream Backer Members or any other members of The Fourth Effect. The Fourth Effect does not verify any representations, materials or other information provided by entrepreneurs, funds, Dream Backers or any other members within The Back Room. The Fourth Effect does not recommend any company for investment, endorse their fitness for investment, or verify or claim the accuracy of information provided by entrepreneurs or other members in The Back Room. The Fourth Effect does not invest or facilitate investments, directly or indirectly, and any investments that may happen in The Back Room are between the startup or fund and the Dream Backer Members in The Back Room. The Fourth Effect is not responsible for verifying that any Dream Backer is an Accredited Investor, is a Qualified Purchaser, or is otherwise authorized or appropriate, or for determining whether any use of The Back Room constitutes a general solicitation of securities under the securities laws of the United States, or the laws of any state or other jurisdiction, including foreign jurisdictions.