GoldDonate · Platform Integrity Policy

Platform Integrity Policy

This Platform Integrity Policy describes the standards, protections and operational measures used to maintain trust, authenticity, accuracy and safety across all campaigns and user interactions on GoldDonate.

Platform: GoldDonate.com Applies Globally U.S. Compliance Standards Last Updated: December 2024
Integrity
We ensure campaigns, donations and interactions follow truthful, accurate and lawful practices.
Monitoring
Activities are monitored for accuracy, abuse, fraud, manipulation and policy violations.
Trust
We maintain platform trust through verification, reviews, enforcement and protective measures.
Summary
  • Campaigns must be honest, accurate and aligned with stated goals.
  • Platform activity may be monitored for suspicious or harmful behavior.
  • GoldDonate may request information to verify claims or campaign accuracy.
  • Actions such as holds, limits or removal may apply to protect users.
  • Platform integrity ensures trust between donors, fundraisers and GoldDonate.
Full integrity measures are described below.

1 Purpose of This Policy

This Policy outlines GoldDonate’s commitment to maintaining a safe, trustworthy and transparent platform. It applies to all fundraising activities, donor interactions and user-generated content.

2 Campaign Accuracy & Authenticity

Fundraisers must ensure campaign details are truthful and accurate, including:
  • Purpose, goals and intended beneficiaries;
  • Use of funds and expected outcomes;
  • Images, videos and media directly related to the campaign;
  • Updates that reflect current progress.

3 Verification Requests

GoldDonate may require fundraisers to verify:
  • Identity and location;
  • Organizational or business details;
  • Beneficiary information;
  • Accuracy of campaign claims or supporting documents;
  • Authority to raise funds on behalf of another person or group.

4 Monitoring Platform Activity

GoldDonate may monitor:
  • Campaign content and updates;
  • Donation activity and patterns;
  • User interactions, comments and messages;
  • Profile details and fundraising behavior.
Monitoring helps prevent fraud, misinformation, manipulation and harmful activity.

5 Integrity Reviews

GoldDonate may review a campaign when:
  • Information is inconsistent or unclear;
  • Reports from donors or users are received;
  • Donation patterns appear unusual;
  • Policy or legal concerns arise;
  • Payment partners request verification or details.

6 Platform Manipulation

The following behaviors are prohibited:
  • Artificially inflating donation counts or amounts;
  • Fake campaigns or misleading descriptions;
  • Coordinated manipulation of campaign performance;
  • Misuse of multiple accounts or false identities.

7 Beneficiary Protection

Fundraisers must accurately represent beneficiaries and obtain any required consent when raising funds on behalf of another individual, organization or group.

8 Donor Transparency

Fundraisers should maintain transparency with donors, including:
  • Providing clear information about how funds will be used;
  • Offering meaningful updates during and after the campaign;
  • Responding to reasonable questions when appropriate.

9 Holds, Limits & Removal

GoldDonate may place holds, limits or restrictions on accounts or campaigns when needed to protect platform integrity, including:
  • Delaying payouts while reviews are conducted;
  • Limiting features or editing abilities;
  • Temporarily suspending campaigns;
  • Removing campaigns that fail to meet platform standards.

10 Enforcement Actions

GoldDonate may take enforcement measures when policies are violated, including:
  • Requesting corrections or updates;
  • Restricting or suspending accounts;
  • Removing campaigns or content;
  • Reviewing or reversing payouts when necessary;
  • Cooperating with authorities or financial institutions.

11 Reported Concerns

Users may report campaigns or behavior that appears misleading, inaccurate or harmful. Reports help maintain platform integrity and are reviewed based on available information.

12 Policy Updates

GoldDonate may update this Platform Integrity Policy as platform operations, security standards or legal requirements change. Updates become effective upon publication.