Tips/Donations/Gifts Policy

1. Overview

Vibble may allow users to send voluntary financial support to creators in the form of tips, donations, or one-off gifts. These are:

• Entirely optional and initiated by supporters
• Not required to access standard Vibble features
• Subject to platform fees, payment processing costs, and applicable taxes

2. Nature of Tips & Donations

Tips and donations are generally considered gratuitous payments made to support a creator’s work. They are not:

• Payments for specific deliverables guaranteed on a one-to-one basis
• Investments or financial products
• Legally binding contracts for services unless clearly structured as such under local law

3. Eligibility to Receive Tips

To receive tips or donations, creators must:

• Be at least 18 years old or legal majority age
• Have an account in good standing
• Complete identity and payout verification (KYC/KYB)
• Comply with all monetization and community policies

4. Prohibited Uses of Tips & Donations

Tips and gifts may not be used to:

• Purchase illegal goods or services
• Facilitate harassment, doxxing, or targeted abuse
• Fund extremist, terrorist, or hate groups
• Solicit money from minors for inappropriate content or interactions
• Operate scams, Ponzi schemes, or fraudulent fundraising

5. Minors & Vulnerable Users

Creators may not actively request tips or donations from users they know or reasonably should know are minors. Content that pressures vulnerable groups into giving money may be restricted or removed.

6. Fees, Chargebacks & Adjustments

Tip amounts visible to creators represent gross or net values depending on the interface and program. Vibble and payment providers may deduct:

• Platform service fees
• Payment processor fees and currency conversion costs
• Taxes or withholding where required by law

In case of chargebacks, fraud, or payment disputes, Vibble may reverse or withhold related creator earnings.

7. Transparency & Messaging

Creators should be transparent about how tips are used when they communicate goals (e.g., “supporting my reporting,” “funding equipment upgrades”). Misleading or deceptive fundraising claims are prohibited.

8. AML, Sanctions & Compliance

Vibble monitors tip and donation flows for suspicious patterns. Where required by law, Vibble may:

• Impose limits on individual or aggregate transfers
• Request identity information from senders or recipients
• Block transfers involving sanctioned entities or high-risk jurisdictions
• Cooperate with law enforcement under proper legal process

9. Refund Policy

Tips and donations are generally non-refundable, except where:

• Local law mandates a refund window
• Payment processors grant refunds at their discretion
• Vibble, at its sole discretion, grants a refund for clear technical errors

10. Taxes & Reporting

Tips and donations may be considered taxable income for creators. Creators are responsible for maintaining appropriate records and fulfilling tax obligations.

11. Support & Inquiries

Monetization & Tips Support: monetize@vibble.org
Billing Questions: billing@vibble.org
Safety Concerns About Fundraising: safety@vibble.org

12. Changes to This Policy

Vibble may update this Tips, Donations & Gifts Policy to reflect new features or regulatory requirements. The current version will always be provided in the Help Center.