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This section defines the rules for project milestones, deadlines, compliance standards, and conditions for grant cancellation or termination, providing a comprehensive framework for successful grant implementation.

By setting clear expectations and consequences, this document helps maintain the integrity of the grant program and promotes the development of high-quality projects that adhere to established standards and timelines.

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General Grant Rules for Recipients

1. Grant recipients must sign an agreement and adhere to its provisions.
2. Recipients are required to act in good faith and communicate effectively with the Grants team.

Project Milestones, Deadlines, and Compliance

1. Teams must strictly adhere to the deadlines for each milestone as outlined in their Questbook grant proposal. The entire project must be completed within 6 months of grant approval.

   • If a delay is anticipated, teams must notify the Grants team at least 2 weeks in advance, providing a clear justification. Upon approval, deadlines may be adjusted.

2. Funds are disbursed upon completion of each milestone. No advance payments are provided.

3. Throughout product development, teams developing mini apps must adhere to the Telegram App Standards and Best Practices: Guide for TON teams.

   • Upon submission of the final milestone, teams must demonstrate full compliance with these standards.

4. The content of milestones may be adjusted based on circumstances, but only with an exhaustive explanation and explicit approval from the Grants team.

5. Upon completion of the last milestone, teams must demonstrate:

   • Full compliance with the Telegram App Standards and Best Practices: Guide for TON teams (for mini apps);
   • Completion of the grant scope as outlined in the original Questbook proposal;
   • Ideally, some early product traction, such as first app users (B2C) or client commitments (B2B).

   The final payout will not be made until all these conditions are met.

Grant Cancellation and Termination Conditions

A grant may be cancelled or terminated under the following conditions:

1. Failure to Meet Deadlines: If teams fail to meet the deadlines set in the original proposal, without prior notification and approval from the Grants team, the grant may be cancelled.
2. Non-compliance with Standards: If the team fails to comply with the Telegram App Standards and Best Practices and refuses to make necessary improvements, the grant may be revoked.
3. Changes to Milestones: Teams that change the content of milestones without approval, and refuse to deliver the original scope, risk cancellation of the grant.
4. Misuse of Funds: Any evidence of funds being used for unapproved purposes will result in immediate revocation of the grant.
5. Lack of Progress: Consistent failure to meet key milestones or show progress without valid reasons may lead to termination. Regular progress reports are essential for assessment.