Terms of Service & Donation Policy

Effective Date: April 2nd, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Everyday Humanitarians! These Terms of Service & Donation Policy govern your use of our website, services, and donations. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services. For details regarding our legal structure, liability disclaimers, and governing law, please refer to our Legal Notice.

2. Services Offered

Everyday Humanitarians is a nonprofit organization focused on democratizing philanthropy. Our platform enables individuals to contribute small, recurring donations to support global charitable initiatives. Users can donate, learn about recipient charities, and engage in fundraising efforts.

3. User Eligibility

To use our website and services, you must be at least 18 years old. If you are under 18, you may use our platform with parental or guardian consent.

4. Use of Website

You may only use our website for lawful purposes. Any activities that may disrupt the platform or harm its integrity are prohibited. Violations may lead to restricted access.

5. Donations

Recurring Donations

  • Donations are recurring only (monthly or annual subscriptions; no one-time donations).
  • By selecting recurring donations, you authorize Everyday Humanitarians to charge the specified amount at each billing cycle.
  • Payments are securely processed through third-party payment processors (e.g., Donorbox, Stripe). We do not store your payment information.

Admin Fee & Fund Allocation

  • A 10% administrative fee is deducted from all donations to cover operational costs.
  • The remaining funds are distributed to vetted charities supporting global causes, such as Hunger Relief, Global Health, Human Rights, and Environmental Protection.
  • Donations are pooled and distributed bi-annually or quarterly, depending on the amount collected.

6. Charity Selection & Adjustments

  • We carefully vet all recipient charities based on impact, financial transparency, sustainability, and local leadership.
  • We may adjust the list of supported charities at our discretion to ensure funds are directed to the most effective organizations.
  • Regardless of changes, your donations will always support the global causes outlined on our website.

7. Transparency Commitment

Everyday Humanitarians is committed to transparency. We will publish fund distribution reports on our website, detailing how donations are allocated. These reports will be available within 2 weeks after each fund distribution.

8. Refund & Cancellation Policy

Refund Policy

All donations are final and non-refundable, as they directly support charitable initiatives. However, we may issue refunds in the following cases:

  • Duplicate donations
  • Processing errors
  • Unauthorized transactions (e.g., if a stolen card was used)

If you believe you qualify for a refund, please contact us within 14 days of the transaction at info@everydayhumanitarians.org.

Recurring Donation Cancellation

  • Donors can cancel recurring donations at any time via the Donorbox portal.
  • Upon cancellation, no further payments will be processed, and your subscription will end at the conclusion of the current billing cycle.
How to Cancel:
  1. Log in to your Donorbox account.
  2. Navigate to subscription settings.
  3. Follow the prompts to cancel your recurring donation.
  4. If you need assistance, contact us at info@everydayhumanitarians.org.

9. Merchandise Sales

Third-Party Fulfillment

  • Everyday Humanitarians offers merchandise for sale, but all purchases are processed and fulfilled by Spreadshop, a third-party provider.
  • Orders, payments, production, shipping, and returns are subject to Spreadshop’s policies and terms of service.
  • Everyday Humanitarians is not responsible for order fulfillment, shipping delays, or product quality issues.

Use of Merchandise Profits

  • Proceeds from merchandise sales contribute to Everyday Humanitarians’ operational costs and charitable initiatives.
  • We are committed to using these funds in alignment with our mission.

Partnerships & Collaborations

10. User Contributions

Users may submit content (e.g., comments, testimonials) on our platform. By doing so, you confirm that:

  • Your contributions do not violate third-party rights.
  • You grant Everyday Humanitarians a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and distribute the content.

11. Intellectual Property

  • All content on our website, including text, images, and branding, is the property of Everyday Humanitarians and is protected by copyright laws.
  • Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use is prohibited.

12. Copyright Infringement

If you believe any content on our website infringes on copyright, contact us at info@everydayhumanitarians.org. We will review and take appropriate action.

13. Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

  • Our website provides informational content only and should not be considered professional (legal, financial, or medical) advice.
  • We strive for accuracy but make no guarantees regarding completeness or reliability.
  • Everyday Humanitarians, its directors, and employees are not liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use of our website or services.

14. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

15. Indemnification

By using our website, you agree to indemnify Everyday Humanitarians from any claims, damages, or legal issues arising from violations of these terms.

16. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service & Donation Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on our website and take effect immediately.

17. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles.

18. Contact Information

For questions, please contact us at info@everydayhumanitarians.org.