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Tipping & Donations Policy
1. Overview
Gameplan allows fans and supporters ("Supporters") to send voluntary monetary contributions ("Tips") to athletes, coaches, and sports creators ("Athletes") on the platform. This Tipping & Donations Policy explains the nature of Tips, how they are processed, and the responsibilities of both Supporters and Athletes. This policy is designed to ensure transparency, compliance with applicable laws, and adherence to our payment processing partner's requirements.
2. Voluntary Nature of Tips
All Tips on Gameplan are entirely voluntary. No user is required to send a Tip to any Athlete, and no Athlete may demand or coerce Tips from any Supporter. Tips are given freely as a gesture of support, appreciation, or encouragement. Athletes may not condition access to content, interactions, or any platform features on the receipt of Tips, except where such content is part of a clearly defined subscription tier.
3. No Equity or Financial Return
Tips on Gameplan are one-way, voluntary contributions. Supporters who send Tips do not receive any equity, ownership stake, profit-sharing arrangement, financial return, or investment interest of any kind in exchange for their contribution. Tips are not investments and should not be treated as such. Athletes may not represent or imply that Tips will result in any financial return, revenue share, or ownership interest for the Supporter.
4. No Donation Misrepresentation
Tips on Gameplan are personal contributions to individual Athletes. Tips are not charitable donations and may not be represented as such. Athletes may not claim or imply that they are a registered charity, nonprofit organization, or tax-exempt entity unless they can provide valid documentation of such status. Athletes may not misrepresent how Tips will be used. If an Athlete states that Tips will be used for a specific purpose (such as training camp expenses or competition fees), the Athlete is expected to use the funds for the stated purpose in good faith.
5. No Crowdfunding for Illegal Purposes
Tips and voluntary contributions on Gameplan may not be solicited or used for any illegal purpose. This includes but is not limited to: funding illegal activities or organizations, purchasing controlled substances or prohibited goods, supporting violent extremism or terrorist activities, facilitating money laundering or fraud, and any other purpose that violates applicable local, state, national, or international laws. Gameplan reserves the right to freeze, withhold, or return funds and to terminate the accounts of any users found to be soliciting or using Tips for illegal purposes.
6. Tax Considerations
Tips sent through Gameplan are not tax-deductible donations unless the receiving Athlete is a verified 501(c)(3) or equivalent tax-exempt organization, which Gameplan does not currently support. Supporters should not claim Tips as charitable deductions on their tax returns. Athletes are solely responsible for reporting Tips as income in accordance with applicable tax laws in their jurisdiction. Gameplan does not provide tax advice, and both Supporters and Athletes should consult with qualified tax professionals regarding the tax treatment of Tips.
7. Platform Fees
Gameplan charges a platform fee on Tips processed through the Service. The current platform fee structure is disclosed to both Athletes and Supporters before any transaction is completed. The platform fee covers the cost of maintaining the platform, providing customer support, fraud prevention, and payment processing infrastructure. The applicable fee percentage or amount will be clearly displayed at the point of transaction. Gameplan reserves the right to update the platform fee structure with reasonable notice to users.
8. Refund Policy for Tips
Tips are generally considered final and non-refundable once processed. However, Gameplan may issue refunds in the following circumstances:
- Unauthorized Transactions: If a Tip was made without the account holder's authorization (e.g., unauthorized use of a payment method), the Supporter may request a refund by contacting us within 30 days of the transaction.
- Technical Errors: If a technical error caused an incorrect charge amount or duplicate transaction, Gameplan will correct the error and issue a refund for the excess amount.
- Fraud: If a Tip was solicited through fraudulent means by an Athlete, Gameplan may refund the Supporter and take enforcement action against the Athlete's account.
Refund requests should be submitted to support@gameplan.io with the transaction details and reason for the request. Refunds are processed at Gameplan's discretion and in accordance with our payment processor's policies. Processing times for refunds may vary but typically take 5–10 business days.
9. Payment Processing
All Tips and financial transactions on Gameplan are processed by Stripe, a PCI-DSS Level 1 certified payment processor. Gameplan does not directly store, process, or handle credit card numbers or sensitive payment data. By sending a Tip, Supporters agree to Stripe's Services Agreement and Privacy Policy. Payment information is encrypted and transmitted securely using industry-standard TLS encryption. Stripe may collect additional information as required for fraud prevention and regulatory compliance.
10. Athlete Responsibilities
Athletes who receive Tips through Gameplan agree to the following:
- Accurately represent themselves and their intended use of funds.
- Not make false claims about their status, achievements, or affiliation to solicit Tips.
- Comply with all applicable tax reporting and payment obligations related to income received through Tips.
- Not use Tips for illegal purposes or in violation of Gameplan's Acceptable Use Policy or Terms of Service.
- Maintain accurate payout information in their account to ensure timely receipt of funds.
11. Changes to This Policy
Gameplan reserves the right to update this Tipping & Donations Policy at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through the Service. Continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact
For questions about this Tipping & Donations Policy, please contact us at support@gameplan.io.