Draft Terms of Attendance & Participation
Last Updated for Review: October 2026 • Prepared for ISF Startup Jathara 2026
1. Event Accreditation & Admission
Admission to ISF Startup Jathara 2026 (18–20 December 2026 at GIET University Campus, Gunupur, Odisha) is subject to valid accreditation in one of the approved categories. The organizers reserve the right to verify credentials at registration check-in.
2. Tentative Nature of the Programme
As explicitly stated in official materials, the summit schedule, speaker participation, and panel timings represent a tentative draft. The organizers reserve the right to adjust room allocations, timings, and session moderators due to unavoidable logistical considerations.
3. Dandakaranya Forest Trek Participation
Participation in the Saturday, 19 December 2026 Forest Trekking Expedition is voluntary. Participants must acknowledge that outdoor trails involve natural uneven terrain and must comply with all guide briefings and safety protocols provided by certified expedition coordinators.
4. Pitching & Intellectual Property
Startup presentations made on the public pitch floor or during exhibition sessions are non-confidential unless conducted within private closed-door investor breakouts. Founders remain the sole owners of their underlying inventions and patents.
5. Photography & Media
By attending, delegates acknowledge that photography and video recording will occur across public areas of the campus for summit documentation, media dispatches, and archival purposes.
6. Governance & Enquiries
For questions regarding summit terms, please contact: