Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: September 2026

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of joinfoodandfounders.com and your participation in services, communications, and events offered by Learn From Ike, including those offered under the names Food & Philosophy and Food & Founders (“Learn From Ike,” “Food & Philosophy,” “Food & Founders,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing our website, joining our community or interest lists, registering for an event, or otherwise using our services, you agree to these Terms.

1. Our Services

Learn From Ike operates communities, dinners, gatherings, events, and related experiences for founders, entrepreneurs, creatives, operators, and other participants.

Information about individual events, including dates, locations, pricing, availability, and what is included, may be provided on our website, through email or SMS, on Eventbrite, or through other registration platforms.

We may modify, add, or discontinue services or offerings from time to time.

2. Eligibility

Our website, communities, and events are intended for individuals age 18 or older.

By registering for an event or using our services, you represent that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms.

3. Event Registration and Tickets

Registration for certain events may be processed through Eventbrite or another third-party platform.

Your use of a third-party registration or payment service may also be subject to that provider's terms and policies.

Event registration is subject to availability. We reserve the right to establish attendance limits, registration deadlines, eligibility requirements, and other conditions for individual events.

Tickets or registrations may not be resold, transferred, or used for commercial purposes except with our permission or as otherwise permitted by the applicable ticketing platform.

4. Pricing and Payment

Prices for events and other offerings will be displayed at the time of purchase or registration.

You agree to provide accurate and current payment and registration information.

Payments may be processed by Eventbrite or other third-party payment providers. We do not necessarily receive or store your complete payment card information.

Applicable taxes, fees, or other charges may be added where required or disclosed at checkout.

5. Refunds, Cancellations, and Transfers

Refund, cancellation, and transfer policies may vary by event and will generally be stated on the applicable event registration or ticketing page.

Unless otherwise stated for a particular event, purchases are subject to the refund and cancellation terms presented at the time of purchase.

If we cancel an event, registered attendees will receive information regarding any applicable refund, credit, transfer, or rescheduling options.

We are not responsible for expenses incurred by attendees outside of the amount paid directly for the applicable event, including travel, lodging, transportation, or other incidental expenses.

6. Event Changes

Event details may occasionally change.

We reserve the right to modify an event's date, time, location, venue, format, speakers, hosts, programming, food or beverage offerings, or other details when reasonably necessary.

We will make reasonable efforts to notify registered attendees of material changes using the contact information provided during registration.

7. Participant Conduct

We want our events to provide a respectful and constructive environment.

By attending an event, you agree to behave respectfully toward other attendees, hosts, venue staff, and guests.

We reserve the right to refuse admission or remove a participant from an event for disruptive, threatening, abusive, harassing, unsafe, unlawful, or otherwise inappropriate conduct.

8. No Guaranteed Outcomes

Food & Philosophy and Food & Founders events are designed to facilitate conversation, community, relationships, learning, and connection.

We do not guarantee any particular personal, professional, financial, business, networking, investment, partnership, or other outcome from attending an event or participating in our community.

Any decisions you make based on conversations, relationships, information, or opportunities arising through our events are your responsibility.

9. Food, Beverages, and Allergies

Events may include food and beverages.

If you have allergies, dietary restrictions, or other food-related concerns, you are responsible for notifying us or the applicable venue when appropriate and determining whether the food or beverages provided are suitable for you.

While we may attempt to accommodate reasonable requests, we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment or prevent cross-contact at third-party venues.

Alcohol may be available at certain events. You are responsible for complying with applicable age requirements and consuming alcohol responsibly.

10. Photography and Recording

Photography or video recording may occur at our events.

Where applicable, event photography or recordings may be used to document and promote Food & Philosophy, Food & Founders, Learn From Ike, and future events through websites, email, social media, advertisements, and other promotional materials.

If you have concerns about appearing in event photography or recordings, please contact us before the event or notify a member of our team at the event.

11. Email Communications

If you provide your email address and join one of our lists, you may receive communications regarding Food & Philosophy, Food & Founders, Learn From Ike, upcoming events, announcements, and related offerings.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in our emails.

12. SMS/Text Messaging Terms

If you separately consent to receive text messages from Learn From Ike, Food & Philosophy, or Food & Founders, you agree that we may send recurring SMS/text messages to the mobile number you provide regarding upcoming events, reminders, announcements, and related updates.

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

Consent to receive marketing text messages is not a condition of purchase.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. After opting out, you may receive a final message confirming your opt-out.

For assistance, reply HELP or contact ike@learnfromike.com.

You are responsible for providing an accurate mobile number and notifying us if your number changes.

Mobile carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.

We do not sell or transfer your SMS consent to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

13. Privacy

Your use of our website and services is also subject to our Privacy Policy.

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information, including information collected through our website, event registrations, email communications, SMS communications, analytics, and advertising technologies.

14. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the content available through our website and services, including text, graphics, branding, logos, photographs, videos, designs, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Learn From Ike and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, republish, sell, exploit, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission, except as permitted by law.

15. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website and communications may contain links to third-party websites and services, including Eventbrite and other platforms.

We do not control and are not responsible for the content, availability, security, privacy practices, or terms of third-party websites or services.

Your interactions with third parties are governed by the applicable third party's own terms and policies.

16. Disclaimers

Our website, events, content, and services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis to the extent permitted by law.

We make no guarantee that the website or services will always be available, uninterrupted, error-free, or suitable for every participant.

Information shared at events or through our communications is provided for general informational and educational purposes and should not be considered individualized legal, financial, tax, investment, medical, or other professional advice.

17. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Learn From Ike and its owners, affiliates, representatives, employees, contractors, hosts, and agents will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of our website, participation in our events, or use of our services.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where doing so would be prohibited by applicable law.

18. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Learn From Ike and its owners, affiliates, representatives, employees, contractors, hosts, and agents from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your violation of these Terms, violation of applicable law, or misuse of our website or services.

19. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes to our services, practices, or legal obligations.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of our website or services after updated Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms to the extent permitted by law.

20. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute arising from these Terms or our services will be subject to applicable federal and California law.

21. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, contact us at:

Learn From Ike
Email: ike@learnfromike.com
Website: joinfoodandfounders.com