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This Refund & Cancellation Policy applies to all payments made to Malaika Commons, including but not limited to:

ALL PAYMENTS ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED FOR ANY REASON.

Once a payment is processed, it is considered final and non-refundable. This applies regardless of:

We do not offer partial refunds under any circumstances.

 If you cannot use all components of a service or attend all sessions of an event, no partial refund will be provided.

We do not issue credits toward future events or services

 in lieu of refunds, unless explicitly offered by Malaika Commons at our sole discretion in exceptional circumstances.

Tickets, memberships, and registrations are non-transferable

 unless explicitly stated otherwise in writing by Malaika Commons. You may not sell, transfer, or assign your ticket or membership to another person.

All donations, patron support, and charitable contributions are final and non-refundable.

 Donations are made voluntarily and are not contingent on any specific outcome or benefit. By making a donation, you acknowledge that you have no expectation of receiving goods or services in return, except as explicitly stated at the time of donation.

By making a payment to Malaika Commons, you agree that you have read and accepted this Refund Policy.

Filing a chargeback or payment dispute after making a payment does not entitle you to a refund.

 If you initiate a chargeback with your bank or credit card company:

We encourage you to contact us directly with any concerns before initiating a dispute with your financial institution.

In rare and extraordinary circumstances, Malaika Commons may, at its sole and absolute discretion, consider exceptions to this policy. To request consideration:

Submitting a request does not guarantee any exception will be granted. We are under no obligation to approve any refund requests, and our decision is final.

By making any payment to Malaika Commons, you acknowledge that:

For questions about this policy, please contact us at:

Come check out Malaika, our new community workspace in San Francisco!

 where you can tour the space, meet other founders and innovators, and hang out at 

 downstairs. The space is still under construction, so this is your chance to see it before it transforms into something extraordinary!

It’s a laid-back evening to connect, share ideas, and get a feel for what Malaika is all about. Whether you’re here to explore the space or just vibe with the community, we’d love to see you there.

Bring a friend, grab a drink, and let’s make it a night to remember!

Malaika Open House

Ariel

Philip Mburu

Brandon Hresko

Damilare

Espoir Byamungu

Alicia Connor

Rithika Kormath

Tokunbo Elegbe

Yannick Kizito

Arthur Wandzel

ivy-mode

Opeyemi Awoyemi

Bisi Obateru

Operators, builders, and early-stage founders in the Malaika community. You get access to events, support, and a network designed to help you grow in San Francisco.

Early-Stage Founders

Supporters who believe in the Malaika mission. You get access to select events and help us keep the community vibrant and welcoming.

Founders & Friends

High-trust community backers. Patrons help fund our work and gain priority access to gatherings, dinners, and private founder sessions.connected and add value

Patrons

Investors actively backing early-stage founders. You get curated access to founders, gatherings, and deal flow inside the community.

VCs & Fund Managers

Founders who completed the Malaika Residency. You stay plugged into the network, events, and ongoing founder support.

Residency Alumni

For professionals and firms that support startups and funds with essential services, such as legal, accounting, recruiting, marketing, or software solutions. This tier is for ecosystem enablers who want to collaborate, share expertise, and help founders and investors scale faster.

Service Providers (Enablers)

Organizations and community leaders who collaborate with Malaika to support founders—co-hosts, venue partners, campus programs, accelerators, and aligned networks.