Effective Date: August 17th, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Everyday Humanitarians (“EH,” “we,” “us,” “our”). These Terms govern your use of our website and services and set our donation policy. By using our site or donating, you agree to these Terms. If you disagree, please don’t use the site. See our Legal Notice for corporate details and disclaimers. 

2. What we do (summary)

EH pools small recurring donations (e.g., 99¢/month, billed quarterly) into a Goal Pot. When the pot hits its target, we send funds to either:

• a specific project listed on a public page (when available), or
  
  
• an ongoing program (available any time).

We then publish our own redacted receipt and a public link to the project/program page (when available). We rotate causes over time (food, animals, trees/climate, education, medical, water, disaster).

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. Acceptable use

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 & billing

Recurring donations. Donations are recurring only (quarterly or annual subscriptions; no one-time donations). Our default is recurring (e.g., 99¢/month, billed quarterly to reduce fees). By subscribing, you authorize charges each cycle until you cancel.

Processors. Payments run via third-party processors (e.g., Donorbox/Stripe). We do not store your payment information.

Currency & fees. Donations are processed in the currency shown at checkout. Your bank/processor may add FX or other fees.

One-time gifts. If/when offered, they’ll be clearly labeled and covered by these Terms.

No tax receipts. EH is a registered nonprofit but not a registered charity. We do not issue official donation receipts for income tax purposes.

6. How funds are allocated

• 90% → sent to the selected project/program when the Goal Pot hits its target.
• 10% → “Powers the movement” (admin filings to remain registered, payment processing, domain/hosting, website & tech, translation, basic content/growth spend).

Pooling & timing. Donations are pooled and disbursed after the Goal Pot target is met. Timing can vary (holidays, time zones, processor holds).
If plans change. If a selected project becomes unavailable or unsuitable, we may reallocate to the closest public, verifiable alternative within the same cause area (or the next cycle) and will document the change in our ledger.

7. Project Selection & verification

We fund pages we can link to publicly (when available) and then publish our receipt.

Two funding types:

• Specific projects (when available): clear, small, concrete projects. These may be executed by third-party organizations or managed directly by us. Projects are chosen based on alignment with our mission, impact potential, and transparency.
  
  
• Ongoing programs: pooled initiatives with measurable units (meals, trees, meds, supplies, water filters provided etc.).
  

What you should expect:

• For specific projects, you’ll see our receipt and a link to the project page and photos when available.
  
  
• For ongoing programs, you’ll see our receipt and a link to the program/impact page (updates are representative, not tied to our exact $).
  

We do not promise project-specific photos for every disbursement.

8. Transparency: receipts, ledger, and links

We aim to publish our redacted receipt and the public link within 24–72 hours after sending funds. All disbursements appear in our open ledger.

Linking & embeds. We may link to or embed third-party pages/posts strictly for transparency. Links/embeds do not imply partnership or endorsement.

Media rights. We generally do not re-host third-party images/logos without permission. When images appear, they may be illustrative and noted as such.

9. Refund & Cancellations

Refunds (donations)

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 [email protected].

Cancel recurring donations

• 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 [email protected].

10. Founders Wall & acknowledgements

We only display donor names/flags with your consent. You can remain anonymous. If you opt in and later change your mind, contact us to remove or update your listing.

11. Project Execution Disclaimer

Everyday Humanitarians funds and promotes impact projects around the world, which may be executed by third-party individuals or organizations. While we strive to thoroughly verify the legitimacy and impact potential of all projects, we do not guarantee specific outcomes and are not liable for delays, changes, or failures caused by third parties, external conditions, or force majeure.

12. Merchandise Sales

Third-Party Fulfillment

• Everyday Humanitarians offers merchandise for sale, but all purchases are processed and fulfilled by Bonfire, a third-party provider.
• Orders, payments, production, shipping, and returns are subject to Bonfire’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 and admin costs.
• We are committed to using these funds in alignment with our mission.

Partnerships & Collaborations

• Businesses or creators interested in collaborating on merchandise or fundraising initiatives can contact us at [email protected].

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. Privacy

We handle personal data per our Privacy Policy (see site footer). Processors (e.g., Donorbox/Stripe) handle payment data under their own policies.

16. Copyright Infringement

If you believe any content on our website infringes on copyright, contact us at [email protected]. We will review and take appropriate action.

17. 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.

18. Indemnification

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

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. Governing Law

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

22. Contact Information

For questions, please contact us at [email protected].