GroWorth Donor Agreement
Effective Date: 27 March 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to GroWorth Trust (“we,” “us,” “our”), a registered Public Benefit Organization (PBO Number: 930082699, Income Tax Reference No: 0845998251). This Donor Agreement outlines the terms under which individuals and organizations (“you”, “your”, “donors”) may contribute financial or in-kind donations to support GroWorth Trust initiatives, including the Linkedio platform and other community development programs.
By making a donation or contributing funds, you agree to the terms of this Donor Agreement, our Privacy Policy, and our Terms of Service.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By making a donation to GroWorth Trust, you confirm that you:
- Are over the age of 18 or authorized to act on behalf of the donor entity;
- Understand and accept this Donor Agreement;
- Have read and consent to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
3. Donation Methods & Processing
We accept donations through the following methods:
- Fiat Currencies: ZAR via PayFast, PayPal, EFT, invoice, or credit/debit card.
- Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin and other supported digital assets.
All payment information is securely processed by third-party gateways. GroWorth Trust does not store full payment details. You are responsible for reviewing the terms and privacy policies of the applicable payment processor.
4. Use of Donations
Your donations are used to fund GroWorth Trust initiatives, including:
- Empowerment programs for SMEs under ZAR 10 million turnover;
- Community economic development and employment programs;
- Linkedio platform development, hosting, and SME support;
- Community trade enablement
GroWorth Trust commits to using all donations transparently and exclusively for public benefit purposes as authorized under Section 18A of the Income Tax Act.
5. Donation Receipts & Tax Compliance
GroWorth Trust is authorized to issue Section 18A-compliant receipts. These receipts contain donor and donation details required by SARS. It is your responsibility to retain your receipt and consult with a tax advisor to determine eligibility for tax deductions.
6. Data Privacy for Donors
We collect and process your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, POPIA, and GDPR (where applicable). Donor data is used only for:
- Processing donations and issuing receipts;
- Legal and regulatory reporting;
- Providing updates (opt-out);
- Internal impact and funding reports.
We will not share or sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. You may request updates or deletion of your data by contacting: privacy@groworth.io.
7. Refund Policy
All donations are final and non-refundable. In cases of technical errors, refunds may be issued at the discretion of GroWorth Trust. Contact: funding@groworth.io
8. Acknowledgment and Recognition
Unless you request anonymity, GroWorth may publicly recognize your support on our platforms, reports, or events. You may opt-out at any time.
9. Changes to this Agreement
GroWorth Trust reserves the right to modify this Donor Agreement. Updates will be posted on our Website. Continued support after changes signifies acceptance of the revised terms.
10. Contact Information
For donor support or questions: Email: funding@groworth.io
11. Governing Law
This Donor Agreement is governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
Thank you for supporting GroWorth Trust. Your generosity empowers SMEs and communities across South Africa.