Donating Rent & Meals to Freelancers
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- What will show on my card statement?
- Do I need to open a HostJane account to donate?
- Can I remain anonymous?
- Can I leave a comment with my donation?
- Can I send multiple donations?
- How much can I donate?
- What are the fees to send $10?
- How long does it take for the User to get my donation?
- How are tips different from donations?
- Are donations final?
What will show on my card statement?
HOSTJANE or HOSTJANE.COM will appear on your statement.
All funds are billed and sent in U.S. dollars only.
Do I need to open a HostJane account to donate?
No, you can help out any freelancer on HostJane by using the guest checkout. We will still send you a receipt to your email, if you provide one.
Can I remain anonymous?
Yes totally, choose the “Send anonymous” button to shield all your information which will appear on no invoices or records.
All payments are handled by our third-party financial partners, HostJane does not handle or store any payment details on our servers.
HostJane respects everyone’s privacy with a strict privacy policy and does not share your information with any third-party.
Can I leave a comment with my donation?
Yes, you can leave a comment with your donation.
If you are logged into a HostJane account and don’t check anonymous, the instant your donation is successfully submitted, an automatic chat (with your downloadable receipt) will open so you can chat to the recipient.
Can I send multiple donations?
Yes, you can either send a custom amount with a gas donation or multiples of the amounts listed below in guest or regular checkout.
- Gas donations - $100
- Groceries (protein & dairy products) - $50
- Groceries (pantry staples) - $30
- Groceries (fruits & vegetables) - $10
How much can I donate?
You can send up to $90,000 in one transaction.
What are the fees to send $10?
There is a 5.5% fee plus a $1.99 handling fee per donation.
Example: Jane is a visitor. She wants to do Ian, a Freelancer with a public business profile on HostJane, an Act of Kindness by donating toward his grocery living costs. This is for the charitable purpose to assist his mental health well-being and recognize his human value. Ian pays no fees, and will receive the full $10 within 48 hours.
Breakdown | Janes Pays | Ian Receives |
---|---|---|
Donation | $10 | Groceries |
Handling fee | $1.99 | $0 |
Credit card fee (5.5%) | $0.55 | $0 |
Totals | $12.54 | $10 |
How long does it take for the User to get my donation?
HostJane will send 100% of your donation within 48 hours to the User’s payout method.
If you are a Seller or Freelancer, withdrawal methods depend on your location. Login to your Account > Settings > Payouts to view available payout methods in your country together with timing and requirements for payouts.
How are tips different from donations?
Donations are only for food and gas to assist Sellers and Freelancers meet their human living costs. 100% of you donation is paid to the freelancer within 48 hours.
Tips are assumed to be given for Work done in a service or lesson on HostJane. They are paid at 95% and the 5-day waiting period applies.
Are donations final?
Yes. By sending a freelancer a non-refundable donation for a Freelancer or Seller’s gas or groceries, you are not expecting to receive any service from the User as you are considered to be doing an “Act of Kindness” for that User.