Donation Policy

Last updated: June 4, 2026

About Donations

INKIES accepts voluntary donations for the purpose of site operation and service improvement. Donations are made at the user's discretion, and service terms are not affected by whether or not a donation has been made.

Unlike purchasing paid materials or Premium membership, donations do not constitute the purchase of goods or services. No specific products, services, content, usage rights, or other consideration is provided in exchange for donations.

Use of Donation Funds

  • INKIES operating expenses
  • Site maintenance and development
  • Creation of new materials and content
  • Service quality improvement
  • Server and system maintenance costs
  • Other expenses related to site operation

Payment Methods

Donations can be made using the payment methods specified by the Site. External payment services such as Stripe may be used for processing.

Refunds

Due to the nature of donations, refunds are generally not accepted after payment completion.

Exceptions will be handled on a case-by-case basis in the following situations:

  • Duplicate payments
  • Incorrect payment due to system error
  • When the Site determines a refund is necessary

Prohibited Conduct

Donations made for the following purposes may be refused:

  • Using fraudulent payment methods
  • Related to illegal activities
  • Made with the intent of disrupting site operations

Policy Changes

The Site may revise this policy as necessary. Revised terms take effect upon publication on the Site.

Contact

For inquiries regarding this policy, please contact us.