Recognizing that some types of projects are more prone to disappointment than others, Kickstarter increased the burden of disclosure on creators of design and technology products:

“In May 2012 we added additional guidelines and requirements for Product De- sign and Technology projects. These include requiring creators to provide information about their background and experience, a manufacturing plan (for hardware projects), and a functional prototype. We made this change to ensure that creators have done their research before launching and backers have sufficient information when deciding whether to back these projects.”