Terms of Service

We operate a software platform that enables churches and fund organizations to accept online donations from donors. Donations are made directly to the organizations through Stripe Connect. We charge a platform service fee of 1.9–2.9% per transaction for providing payment processing and fundraising tools. We do not solicit donations on our own behalf and are not the beneficiary of donated funds.

Each church or fund organization is onboarded individually through Stripe Connect and is required to complete identity verification (KYC), including providing legal entity details, an authorized representative, and banking information. Stripe performs identity verification and compliance checks during onboarding.

In addition to Stripe's verification, our platform conducts a manual compliance review prior to activation. This includes screening organizations and their authorized representatives against applicable sanctions and restricted-party lists, including the official sanctions registry maintained by our country's financial intelligence authority. These controls are currently performed manually and are designed to be further automated as the platform scales.

Organizations that do not pass KYC or compliance screening are not permitted to accept donations on the platform. Funds are processed by Stripe and paid directly to each organization's connected Stripe account. Our platform only deducts a service fee and does not hold, store, or control donor funds.

Tax deductibility is determined by the receiving organization. Our platform does not issue tax receipts and does not represent donations as tax-deductible unless the connected organization is legally authorized to do so.

1. Grant of Rights

Software

Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, HolyDonation.com hereby grants you a limited, worldwide, non-exclusive, fee-based, non-transferable right and license to use the Software solely in the form provided by HolyDonation.com and solely for the purpose of receiving donations.

Limited Rights of Licensee

Your use of the Software does not grant you any ownership rights. All rights granted are those of a licensee only and remain valid solely while you comply with this Agreement and until termination.

No Other Rights

Except for the limited rights expressly granted, this Agreement does not convey any additional rights to the Software, Confidential Information, Documentation, or Marks. HolyDonation.com retains all right, title, and interest in all Intellectual Property Rights, including patents, trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks.

2. Payments

Transaction Fees

Customers pay a platform fee and optional add-on subscription fees as outlined on the pricing page.

Payment Processing Fees

In addition to our platform fee, donations are subject to third-party payment processing fees charged by Stripe for accounts based in the European Economic Area (EEA):

• Standard EEA Cards: 1.5% + €0.25 per successful transaction
• Premium EEA Cards: 1.9% + €0.25 per successful transaction (corporate, business, or rewards cards)
• UK Cards: 2.5% + €0.25 per successful transaction
• International Cards: 3.25% + €0.25 per successful transaction (cards issued outside the EEA)
• Currency Conversion Fee: An additional 2% fee applies if the transaction requires currency conversion (e.g., payment made in a currency other than the settlement currency)

Taxes

Fees do not include applicable taxes. You agree to pay all applicable taxes except those based on HolyDonation.com's net income.

3. Your Additional Obligations

You agree not to alter or modify the Software without prior written consent and to maintain accurate books and records related to transaction payments.

You agree you are liable for the QR code link testing and NFC solution testing prior to use, as well as maintaining their security.

You also agree to comply with all applicable terms of third-party payment processors, including but not limited to Stripe (including KYC and AML regulations), as amended from time to time.

4. Limited Warranty

HolyDonation.com provides the Software solely for the purpose of enabling donation processing. The Software is provided "as is" except as expressly stated. To the maximum extent permitted by law, all other warranties are disclaimed.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HolyDonation.com from any claims arising from representations or warranties made by you.

5. Terms and Termination

This Agreement remains in effect during your use of the Software. Either party may terminate at any time. HolyDonation.com may suspend or terminate accounts at its sole discretion for violations of this Agreement or applicable policies.

Certain provisions, including intellectual property, indemnification, and payment obligations, shall survive termination.

6. Intellectual Property and Confidentiality

You agree not to remove proprietary notices and to maintain strict confidentiality of all Confidential Information, including Software source code. Reverse engineering is strictly prohibited.

7. Trademarks and Trade Names

You may use HolyDonation.com's Marks solely to identify that your donation program is administered using the Software, in accordance with branding guidelines.

All trademark rights remain the exclusive property of HolyDonation.com.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and defend HolyDonation.com against claims arising from your use of the Software or violation of this Agreement.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, neither party shall be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. HolyDonation.com's total liability shall not exceed the total amount paid by you to HolyDonation.com.

10. General Provisions

• Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties
• Force Majeure: Neither party shall be liable for failures beyond reasonable control
• Independent Contractors: No partnership or agency relationship is created

11. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

[email protected]