Trailfunds Terms Of Use

Effective Date: April 1, 2024

Welcome to Trailfunds, a mobile app designed to facilitate donations to trail organizations through our proprietary platform. By using Trailfunds, you agree to abide by the following terms and conditions:

Donations, Platform Fees, and Transaction Charges: Trailfunds charges a platform fee of 5-10% plus a transaction fee via Stripe per donation made through our platform.
Subscription Charges: Subscriptions, if applicable, will be charged to the payment method designated by the user. Subscriptions will be charged a platform fee of 5-10% plus a transaction fee via Stripe for each transaction.
Data Retention: User information will be retained until the end of the fiscal year if the user terminates their Trailfunds account for tax purposes.
Receipts and Account Reconciliation: Trailfunds will send out receipts per donation and per subscription along with a summary of all donations and subscriptions at the end of the fiscal year. Batch updates will be performed to delete users at the end of the fiscal year their account was terminated by the user.
Neutrality and Service Provision: Trailfunds operates as a neutral third party, aiming to provide a convenient service that connects trail users and trail organizations for mutual benefit.
Charitable Platform Classification: Trailfunds is not a general-purpose crowdfunding platform. We work exclusively with verified 501(c)(3) nonprofit trail maintenance organizations. Each recipient organization is vetted, onboarded through Stripe Connect Express, and receives funds directly. We do not pool or redistribute donations, nor do we facilitate personal fundraising campaigns or sweepstakes.
Transparency and Compliance: Trailfunds is committed to full compliance with the Stripe Services Agreement, IRS guidelines for charitable giving, and all applicable regulations. Our operations are built to maintain donor confidence and to ensure transparency in every transaction.
Merchant of Record: Each trail organization is the merchant of record for donations made through our platform. This means that when you make a donation, you are transacting directly with the trail organization, not with Trailfunds. The trail organization's name will appear on your billing statement and receipts. Trailfunds acts solely as a platform facilitator, taking a transparent platform fee for our services.

By using Trailfunds, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these terms and conditions. Failure to comply with these terms may result in the termination of your Trailfunds account. Please review our Privacy Policy for information on how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these terms of use, please call us at 720-470-7493 or email support@trailfunds.org. Thank you for using Trailfunds.