Terms

Welcome to the MADA Tzedakah App. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our mobile application (the "App") operated by MADA Community Centre ("we", "us", or "our"). By using our App, you agree to these Terms.

1. Service Description

1.1 What We Provide

The MADA Tzedakah App is a digital platform that allows you to:

✦Create and manage virtual tzedaka boxes

✦Track charitable giving through digital coin drops

✦Set reminders for daily giving and candle lighting

✦Maintain a prepaid wallet for instant giving

✦Make commitments settled when you empty your box

✦Donate directly to MADA Community Centre

1.2 Charitable Donations

All donations are directed to MADA Community Centre, a registered Canadian charity. Tax receipts are issued for eligible donations of $20 CAD or more annually.

Important: This App is a charitable giving tool, not a financial institution. Funds in your wallet are designated for charitable purposes and will ultimately be donated to MADA Community Centre.

2. Account Registration

2.1 Eligibility

●Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement

●Provide accurate and complete registration information

2.2 Account Security

●Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials

●All activities that occur under your account

●Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

3. Giving Modes

3.1 Prepaid Mode

Add funds — You add funds to your wallet in advance

Coin drops — Deducted from your wallet balance when dropped

Fund holding — Wallet funds held by MADA for your charitable giving

Refills — Processed through Stripe and non-refundable once completed

3.2 Commitment Mode

Pledges — Coins represent pledges, not immediate payments

Tracking — Commitments recorded and tracked in your box

Settlement — Payment collected when you empty your box

Unpaid — May be charged to your saved payment method or wallet

4. Payment Terms

4.1 Payment Processing

All payments processed securely through Stripe. By adding a payment method, you authorize charges for:

✦Wallet refills and direct donations

✦Settlement of commitments when emptying a box

✦Auto-refill charges (if enabled)

✦Gap payments when wallet balance is insufficient

4.2 Auto-Refill

If enabled, you authorize automatic charges to your default payment method when your balance falls below your set threshold. You can disable auto-refill at any time in App settings.

4.3 Refund Policy

Wallet fundsGenerally non-refundable (designated for charity)

Coins from walletCan be undone before emptying; funds return to wallet

Coins from cardCannot be undone; already processed as donation

CommitmentsCan be removed before settlement; no charge

Deleted boxPaid coins refunded to wallet; commitments discarded

4.4 Currency

All amounts are in Canadian Dollars (CAD) unless otherwise specified.

5. Tzedaka Box Features

5.1 Creating Boxes

Create multiple boxes with custom names, goal amounts, and optional dedications (in memory, in honor, for healing, etc.).

5.2 Emptying Boxes

●All coins (paid and unpaid) are settled

●Unpaid commitments charged to wallet or card

●Box resets to $0; new donation cycle begins

●Funds officially donated to MADA Community Centre

5.3 Deleting Boxes

Paid coins are refunded to your wallet. Unpaid commitments are discarded. This action cannot be undone.

6. Reminders & Notifications

6.1 Types of Reminders

✦Daily giving at a specific time

✦Hebrew calendar dates (yahrzeits, birthdays)

✦Gregorian calendar dates

✦Before candle lighting times

6.2 Location-Based Features

Candle lighting reminders require location access. We are not responsible for inaccuracies due to incorrect location data, GPS errors, or third-party calculation errors.

Always verify important religious times with your local authority.

7. Giving Streaks

●Streaks are for motivational purposes only

●Saturday (Shabbat) does not break your streak

●We do not guarantee streak accuracy

●Technical issues may affect streak tracking

8. Tax Receipts

●MADA is a registered Canadian charity (Reg #: 85635 6068 RR0001)

●Tax receipts issued for donations of $10 CAD or more

●Consult a tax professional for advice on deductions

9. User Conduct

You agree not to:

✕Use the App for any unlawful purpose

✕Provide false or misleading information

✕Attempt to circumvent payment processing

✕Interfere with the App's operation or security

✕Use automated systems to access the App

✕Impersonate another person or entity

10. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of the App — including text, graphics, logos, and software — are owned by MADA Community Centre and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

Provided "as is"

The App is provided without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, that candle lighting times will be accurate, or that streak tracking will be accurate.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, MADA Community Centre shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, loss of profits, data, or goodwill, unauthorized access to your data, third-party service issues, or errors in candle lighting time calculations.

13. Account Termination

13.1 By You

Delete your account at any time through App settings. Remaining wallet balance may be donated or refunded at our discretion. Pending commitments will be settled or discarded. Data deleted per our Privacy Policy.

13.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

✕Violate these Terms

✕Engage in fraudulent activity

✕Fail to pay amounts owed

✕Abuse the App or its features

14. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes take effect when posted. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. We will notify you of material changes via email or in-app notification.

15. Governing Law & Privacy Compliance

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Quebec, Canada. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Quebec.

We comply with Quebec's Law 25 and Canada's PIPEDA. For details, see our Privacy Policy.

16–17. Severability & Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force.

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and MADA Community Centre regarding use of the App.

18. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms:

MADA Community Centre

6875 Boul. Decarie
Montreal, Quebec, H3W 3E4, Canada

Email: info@madacentre.com
Privacy: privacy@madacentre.com
Website: madacentre.com

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