Before a Kickstarter, Indiegogo or similar launch, timestamp the pitch assets and product files you will publish. TimeBinder® makes a fingerprint in your browser. The files stay on your device. You get a checkable Proof of Time Certificate that shows each exact file existed no later than a recorded time. It does not show who invented the product, who owns it, or that backers must be satisfied. Free to start.
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The routine: timestamp before you go live
- Freeze the launch pack: campaign video master or script, key images, pitch PDF, and product CAD or spec you are willing to stand behind.
- Optional. Check hashes with the free SHA-256 hash checker.
- Timestamp the pack (up to 10 files or one zip). Your first Pooled TimeBind is free, with no credit card required.
- Save the Proof of Time Certificate offline.
- Then publish the campaign.
- Major updates mid-campaign that change the product story get a new timestamp before you post them.
See how to timestamp a file, before sending a product design to a manufacturer, and NDA and a timestamp before disclosure.
Why launch day on the platform is not enough
The platform records when the campaign page went live. It does not date your earlier manufacturer pack, prototype photos or private deck. If a dispute is about what you had before launch, you need those files dated. Public launch can also affect patent strategy; speak to a patent attorney before you publish technical detail. See prove you invented something first.
What a TimeBind shows, and what it doesn’t
A TimeBind shows that this exact file existed no later than the recorded time. It does not show authorship, ownership or copyright, and it does not replace consumer law, platform rules or IP filings. This is general information, not legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Should I timestamp before talking to a factory?
Yes. Use the manufacturer guide, then timestamp again before the public launch if the files changed.
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Video and PDF in one TimeBind?
Yes, up to 10 files.
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Does a public campaign start a disclosure clock for patents?
Often yes in many countries. Get patent advice before you publish. A timestamp dates files; it does not preserve novelty by itself.
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What about stretch-goal artwork added later?
Timestamp new artwork before you add it to the page.
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What does it cost?
Your first Pooled TimeBind is free, with no credit card required. After that, from US$5; ASAP is US$15. See plans and pricing
Timestamp your launch pack free
Show that this exact file existed no later than a recorded time. Files stay on your device. Get a checkable Proof of Time Certificate. Free to start. Open TimeBinder
