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Terms & Conditions of San Francisco Marathon 2023 |
Currently there are no specific Event Terms and Conditions, please refer to the gofundraise.com.au site Terms & Conditions for further information. |
Last revised on: 16 July 2025
GoFundraise LLC (referred to in this document as “us”, “we”, “our”, “GFR” etc.) is the owner and operator of the www.gofundraise.com and www.gofundraise.org websites, an online fundraising platform for Nonprofit organizations. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) apply to the www.gofundraise.com and www.gofundraise.org websites, any subdomains and any other website or webpages we own or operate that include a link to these Terms (together, the “Site”). These Terms apply to all users of the Site and services in whatever capacity, including non-registered users, users with a registered account, donors, campaign organizers, and nonprofits. By accessing, using or registering an account with the Site, or by using any of our services offered through the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
The GoFundraise name and logos are trademarks and service marks of GFR (collectively the "GoFundraise Trademarks"). Other company, product, and service names and logos used and displayed via the Site and services may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners, who may or may not endorse or be affiliated with or connected to GFR. Nothing in these Terms or the Site should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any of the GoFundraise Trademarks displayed on the Site, without our prior written permission in each instance. All goodwill generated from the use of the GoFundraise Trademarks will inure to our exclusive benefit.
GFR will process and investigate notices of alleged infringement and will take appropriate actions under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") and other applicable intellectual property laws with respect to any alleged or actual infringement. A notification of claimed copyright infringement should be emailed to: support@gofundraise.com (Subject line: "DMCA Takedown Request").
GoFundraise fees
GoFundraise may either offer an “optional contribution” model or at the request of the beneficiary, event organiser or platform a “traditional” service fee model with or without a Donor pay option.
Optional contribution/Tipping
Under the “optional contribution” model, the non profit beneficiary, event organizer, corporate or platform may designate that GoFundraise will advise the donor that there is the option to contribute to the running of the platform. Under this option, GoFundraise does not charge a “Traditional/Standard” service fee to the charity or beneficiary. Your support is appreciated to continue to offer this platform fee service.
Credit Card and PayPal Fees
GoFundraise also recovers credit card processing fees from the gross donations. These are currently at the market rate of 3.0% + $ 0.1 per transaction for Credit Cards: Visa & Master Card, and 3.1% American Express and 1.99% and 49c Paypal
Stripe charged at the designated rate based on the beneficiaries plan. These fees are subject to change without notice (view current rates). Transactions to multiple organisations in a transaction may incur an additional $ 0.1 fee per beneficiary.
Standard arrangement
GoFundraise offers NFPs flexible fee options. Under the standard fee arrangement, GoFundraise may also at the request of the beneficiary, event organiser or platform offer a "traditional" service fee model of a small service fee typically between 2.9% - 5% (depending on the plan of the Beneficiary and where donation is facilitated) for its services. The fee is deducted from gross donations collected on behalf of the Beneficiary. Regular giving payments are charged at 1.95% Service Fee to the Beneficiary plus card transaction fees. Other transactions are charged at the rate based on their plan.
Special Event Fees
Some event organisers, charity or non profit beneficiaries, corporates of similar may charge a “Special Event” fee to offset the costs of administering the event this fee will be stipulated within the terms and conditions of the event and beneficiaries can choose to opt out of the event if they choose. Standard transaction charges are paid, unless otherwise stipulated by the beneficiary. GoFundraise reserves the rights to change the service fee model at anytime, all donations will occur at the described rate at the time of transaction.
Donor Pays Option
Beneficiaries may, at their option, choose one of GoFundraise’s Donor Pay Option arrangements for recovery of the fees required for the Platform to continue to provide its services. If the Beneficiary chooses these Options, then the donor is asked to tip to GoFundraise a sum of their choosing or a percentage uplift to the beneficiary to off-set the Platform Fee or to match the fees charged under the standard arrangement.
If GoFundraise provides services additional to the collection of donations through the Platform at the request of a Beneficiary, then fees for those specific services apply.
Nonprofits may choose to upgrade their service and pay us a subscription fee and adjusted service fee to use the Site. Fees are governed by the terms of a separate Subscription Agreement
You understand that the party you transact with through the Site is the one that sets the tax language in any receipt you receive. We make no representations about the nature of any transaction you make through the Site. It is your responsibility to determine what, if any, taxes apply to any donations you receive through your use of the Site. It is solely your responsibility to assess, collect, report or remit the correct tax, if any, to the appropriate tax authority. Always consult the organization you are transacting with and a qualified financial advisor prior to claiming a deduction on your taxes.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, YOU AGREE TO RELEASE, INDEMNIFY ON DEMAND AND HOLD GFR AND ITS AFFILIATES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS AND AGENTS HARMLESS FROM ANY FROM ANY AND ALL LOSSES, DAMAGES, EXPENSES, INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES, COSTS, AWARDS, FINES, DAMAGES, RIGHTS, CLAIMS, ACTIONS OF ANY KIND AND INJURY (INCLUDING DEATH) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE SITE, OUR SERVICES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DONATION OR CAMPAIGN, ANY CONTENT UPLOADED BY ANY USER, ANY DONATION OR CAMPAIGN, YOUR ACCESS TO THE SITE AND SERVICES, YOUR VIOLATION OF THESE TERMS OR YOUR VIOLATION OF ANY RIGHTS OF ANOTHER. IF YOU ARE A CALIFORNIA RESIDENT, YOU WAIVE CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 1542, WHICH SAYS:
"A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor."
IF YOU ARE A RESIDENT OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION—IN OR OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES—YOU WAIVE ANY COMPARABLE STATUTE OR DOCTRINE.
If donating, fundraising or registering on the GFR platform you will have the option to select a beneficiary. Some beneficiaries are registered directly on the platform and others are available via our partner PayPal Giving Fund or CAF America
PayPal Giving Fund:
Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Beneficiaries through PayPal Giving Fund. Donations will be automatically deposited, less our Fees to PayPal Giving Fund in the name of the Grantee. By donating to the DAF for PayPal Giving Fund you are agreeing to the following:
CAF America DAF:
Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Beneficiaries through CAF America. Donations will be automatically deposited, less our Fees to the GoFundraise Fund at CAF America in the name of the Grantee. By donating to the DAF for CAF America you are agreeing to the following:
You may also register Your details and be added to the Platform database.
Acceptance of your registration and the continuation of it will be subject to these Terms and the GoFundraise