Orthodox Worldwide, Inc. is a California nonprofit religious corporation organized exclusively for religious, charitable, and educational purposes. The organization has applied for recognition of tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is currently 501(c)(3) status pending.

1. Voluntary Nature of Donations

All donations made to Orthodox Worldwide are voluntary. Donors are under no obligation to contribute in order to access educational content or participate in the public portions of the website.

Donations are accepted to support the mission and operations of the organization.

2. Use of Donations

Contributions to Orthodox Worldwide are used exclusively to further its religious, educational, and charitable purposes, including but not limited to:

Website development and maintenance
Educational and apologetic content creation
Hosting and technology costs
Outreach, missionary, and charitable initiatives
Administrative and operational expenses consistent with nonprofit law

No part of the organization's net earnings benefits private individuals.

3. Tax Deductibility

Orthodox Worldwide has applied for federal tax-exempt recognition under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Until such recognition is granted:

Donations may not be tax-deductible
Tax deductibility is subject to IRS approval and applicable law
Donors are encouraged to consult their own tax advisor regarding the deductibility of contributions

4. Donation Processing

Donations may be processed through third-party payment processors. Orthodox Worldwide does not store full payment or banking information on its servers.

Payment processors are governed by their own privacy and security policies.

5. Refund Policy

Donations are generally non-refundable. Refunds may be issued at the sole discretion of the Corporation in limited circumstances, such as processing errors.

6. Transparency and Stewardship

Orthodox Worldwide is committed to responsible stewardship, transparency, and accountability in the use of all donated funds. Financial records are maintained in accordance with applicable nonprofit and regulatory requirements.