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When merchants want to test demand for a new product, they naturally look toward the "all-or-nothing" crowdfunding model popularized by platforms like Kickstarter. The premise is simple: set a financial goal, let customers back the project, and if the goal isn't met, everyone gets their money back. No harm, no foul.

But when app developers try to force this exact model onto standard Shopify stores by offering "automatic refunds for failed campaigns," they inadvertently expose merchants to massive financial liabilities.

Here is why the "charge upfront, mass-refund later" model is a ticking time bomb for your Shopify business and how you can test product demand without risking your payment processor account.