Effective date: 25/12/2025
Last updated: 25/12/2025

1. Purpose of This Page

These Donor & Donations Terms set out the conditions under which donations are accepted and managed by KUPATE BG – Roma Public Council Foundation (“the Foundation”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).

They are intended to ensure transparency, accountability, and trust between the Foundation and its donors, including individuals, corporate entities, institutions, and partners.

By donating to the Foundation, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms.

2. About the Foundation

KUPATE BG – Roma Public Council Foundation is a non-profit organisation working to improve living conditions, education, health, infrastructure, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion for vulnerable communities.

Donations support charitable, humanitarian, educational, and community-development activities in accordance with the Foundation’s statutory objectives.

3. Voluntary Nature of Donations

All donations made to the Foundation are voluntary.

• Donors are under no obligation to contribute.

• Donations are made at the donor’s sole discretion.

• No goods, services, or financial returns are provided in exchange for donations, unless explicitly stated as part of a specific campaign.

4. Use of Donations

4.1 General Use

Unless a donation is explicitly restricted by the donor and accepted by the Foundation, all donations are treated as unrestricted and may be allocated at the Foundation’s discretion to areas of greatest need, including but not limited to:

• Housing and infrastructure projects

• Education and training programmes

• Youth and community development

• Environmental protection initiatives

• Emergency and humanitarian assistance

• Organisational and administrative costs necessary to deliver charitable activities

4.2 Restricted Donations

Donors may indicate a preference for their donation to support a specific project or programme.

• The Foundation will make reasonable efforts to honour such preferences.

• If a restricted purpose becomes impracticable, unlawful, or no longer relevant, the Foundation reserves the right to redirect the funds to a similar charitable purpose, while respecting donor intent as far as possible.

5. Donation Methods

The Foundation may accept donations through:

• Bank transfer

• Online donation platforms

• Other lawful payment methods as communicated on the website

All donations must be made in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

6. Tax and Fiscal Information

6.1 Tax Deductibility

Donations to KUPATE BG – Roma Public Council Foundation may be tax-deductible, depending on:

• The donor’s country of residence

• Applicable national tax legislation

The Foundation does not provide tax advice. Donors are responsible for consulting their own tax advisers or the relevant tax authorities.

6.2 Donation Receipts

Upon request, the Foundation may issue a confirmation or receipt acknowledging the donation. Such confirmation:

• Does not constitute a tax certificate unless explicitly stated

• Is issued for transparency and record-keeping purposes only

7. No Refund Policy

Donations are generally non-refundable.

Refunds may be considered only in exceptional circumstances, such as:

• Demonstrable technical errors

• Duplicate transactions

• Fraudulent use of payment details

Any refund decision is made at the sole discretion of the Foundation.

8. Anti-Money Laundering and Due Diligence

To comply with applicable laws and ethical standards, the Foundation:

• Does not accept donations from illegal or unethical sources

• Reserves the right to refuse or return donations where required by law

• May conduct reasonable due diligence on significant donations

Anonymous donations may be accepted, subject to legal requirements.

9. Donor Privacy and Data Protection

The Foundation is committed to protecting donor privacy.

Personal data provided in connection with a donation is processed in accordance with:

• Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)

• Applicable Bulgarian data protection legislation

Donor information is used solely for:

• Processing donations

• Maintaining financial records

• Communicating with donors, where consent has been given

The Foundation does not sell or share donor data for commercial purposes.

Further details are available in our Privacy Policy.

10. Communications and Acknowledgements

Donors may receive:

• Acknowledgements or confirmations of donations

• Updates about the Foundation’s work, where consent has been provided

Donors may opt out of non-essential communications at any time.

11. Corporate and Institutional Donors

Corporate and institutional donations may be subject to:

• Separate written agreements

• Additional reporting or visibility arrangements

• Enhanced due diligence requirements

Any such arrangements must be agreed in writing.

12. Transparency and Accountability

The Foundation is committed to:

• Responsible financial management

• Ethical fundraising practices

• Transparent reporting of activities and impact

Information about projects, activities, and outcomes may be published on the Foundation’s website and official communication channels.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• The Foundation shall not be liable for indirect or consequential losses arising from donations

• The Foundation does not guarantee specific outcomes from any individual donation

14. Changes to These Terms

The Foundation reserves the right to amend these Donor & Donations Terms at any time.

Any updates will be published on this page and will apply from the date of publication.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Donor & Donations Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Bulgaria.

Any disputes arising in connection with donations shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent Bulgarian courts.

16. Contact Details

For questions regarding donations or these terms, please contact:

KUPATE BG – Roma Public Council Foundation
📍 Address: Bulgaria, Sofia (1517), Slatina district, 31 514th Street
📞 Telephone: +359 88 955 2668
📧 Email: kupate.bg2021@gmail.com