what patronat is
patronat is a platform for supporting individuals and organizations through recurring sponsorships. you can request sponsorship or become a sponsor.
we handle payments, but the relationship is directly between sponsors and those they support.
who can use it
- you must be at least 18 years old.
- you must read and agree to our privacy policy.
- you're responsible for keeping your account secure and for all activity under your account.
- one person or organization per account.
restricted countries
you cannot use patronat if you reside or pay taxes in:
- Russian Federation, Belarus, Cuba, North Korea, Iran.
- Bolivia, Nicaragua.
payments
all payments are processed by Stripe. by using patronat you agree to Stripe's terms.
for sponsors:
- recurring payments are charged monthly on the date you signed up.
- you can cancel anytime. cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.
- no refunds for partial months.
- we can close your account if payment is late by more than 90 days.
for those receiving support:
- we charge a platform fee on funds received (details in your dashboard).
- payouts are processed monthly via Stripe.
- you're responsible for taxes on income received.
acceptable use
you must not use patronat to break the laws of the State of Delaware in the USA.
don't:
- use patronat for anything illegal.
- impersonate others or misrepresent yourself.
- harass, threaten, or abuse others.
- attempt to bypass payment processing or fees.
- scrape or abuse the service.
we can suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.
content and intellectual property
you own content you post (descriptions, images, etc.).
by posting, you give us permission to display and distribute it as needed to operate the service.
we can remove content that violates these terms or applicable laws.
service availability
we provide patronat "as is" without warranties.
we can't guarantee uninterrupted service. we'll do our best to keep things running smoothly.
we can modify or discontinue features with reasonable notice.
liability
we're not liable for:
- disputes between sponsors and recipients.
- how recipients use funds they receive.
- payment processor issues (Stripe's terms apply).
- indirect damages, lost profits, or data loss.
our total liability is limited to fees you paid in the last 12 months.
you agree to indemnify and hold harmless patronat and System Operator LLC from any claims and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of your use of patronat.
termination
you can close your account anytime from settings.
we can suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.
we reserve the right to close your account at any time for any reason.
upon termination:
- active sponsorships will be cancelled.
- pending payouts will be processed.
- your data will be handled per our privacy policy.
changes to terms
we may update these terms. we'll email active users about significant changes.
continued use after changes means you accept the new terms.
governing law
these terms are governed by Delaware law, USA.
disputes will be resolved in Delaware courts.
contact
questions about these terms: hi@patronat.com.
operated by: System Operator LLC, Delaware, USA.