Last updated: 23 November 2025
Operated by: Shift Group Ltd. (shift^) Company Registration Number: 201424228 Legal Address: 1V Dimitar Manchev Str., 1407 Sofia, Bulgaria Contact: office@shift.group
You can always check the latest version of all governing documents (Community Participation & Confidentiality Agreement, Privacy Policy (GDPR), Peer-Vetting Criteria, Code of Conduct, Manifesto) at: Membership Page
The shift^ Founders Network is a curated environment for principled founders and selected ecosystem contributors. This Agreement defines the standards of behavior, participation, confidentiality, and integrity that protect a high-trust, high-signal, contribution-first community.
These terms also apply fully to invited guests, speakers, and one-time visitors participating in any shift^ Founders Network event or activity, even if they are not formal members.
By joining, applying, or attending any activity, you agree to these terms in full.
Membership may be initiated either by:
All candidates, regardless of path, are subject to peer-vetting. Membership is curated and not guaranteed.
Candidates must:
shift^ retains full discretion to approve or deny membership.
Members must participate using their real name and accurate professional information.
Participation requires alignment with the shift^ Founder Manifesto and the shift^ Code of Conduct.
Strictly prohibited:
The same standards apply at events, dinners, off-sites, retreats, private gatherings, online sessions, and any interaction facilitated by shift^. Unacceptable conduct may result in immediate removal.
The Network must not be used for political campaigning, ideological persuasion, or religious recruitment.
Members may not upload or process another member’s confidential information using AI models, bots, analytics platforms, or third-party tools unless fully anonymized or with explicit permission.
Event photos or video may be used by shift^ for community-related communication. Private discussions are never made public. Members may request not to appear in event media.
Shift Group Ltd. is the Data Controller. All personal data is handled according to the shift^ Founders Network – Privacy Policy (GDPR).
We process personal data strictly for:
For data access, correction, or deletion: office@shift.group
Members may share market insights, tools, and useful patterns as long as confidentiality is respected.
All Viber group content is confidential:
Forwarding, exporting, or screenshotting content without permission is prohibited.
Members may not upload Viber content to AI tools or third-party systems without anonymization or explicit permission.
shift^ may moderate, mute, or remove members from the Viber group if confidentiality is breached, selling occurs, behaviour becomes toxic, or rules are repeatedly ignored. Moderation decisions are final.
Introductions must follow relevance, consent, transparency, and respect. Shared information may only be used for supportive, collaborative, and non-commercial purposes unless mutually agreed.
shift^ may suspend or remove a member or guest for:
Decisions are final.
Membership is currently free. Some events may require cost-sharing. shift^ may introduce membership fees in the future with prior notice.
Members and guests participate at their own risk. shift^ is not responsible for collaborations or agreements between participants. All relationships are independent.
shift^ may update this Agreement at any time. Latest versions are available at: https://shift.group/founders/network/membership/
Continued participation indicates acceptance.
By joining the shift^ Founders Network, completing the Application Form, attending an event, or participating in any community activity, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to this Community Participation & Confidentiality Agreement, including the Manifesto, Code of Conduct, Privacy Policy (GDPR), and Peer-Vetting Criteria.
