The problem, as I see it, is that despite the company's best efforts, many backers simply don't understand the risks involved in backing a project. I think Kic

The problem, as I see it, is that despite the company's best efforts, many backers simply don't understand the risks involved in backing a project. I think Kickstarter has done more than enough, but my prediction is that failures of this kind will not be tolerated by regulators. The US is very business friendly; considering limited liability and bankruptcy law. However on any front touching consumer protection the law often reaches too far, and punishes failure egregiously.