How does ShopForGood.net work?

ShopForGood.net is paid a referral fee from the retailers and service providers that are promoted on our website. Each time a visitor to ShopForGood.net selects a retailer or service provider from our website, and then makes a purchase, a referral fee is generated. It is this fee that is the source of the contributions that we make to the Charities/Not-for-Profits that you have selected.

Is my information secure when using ShopForGood.net?

The information that you provide to ShopForGood.net when you set up your account will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with any third parties, unless required to do so under court order.
When you are making a purchase with one of our participating retailers or service providers, you leave our website and your transaction occurs on their website. ShopForGood.net cannot be responsible for the security of the information that you provide to our participating retailers and service providers.
ShopForGood.net allows our customers to create their own web-pages, through our Ambassador for Good Program and our Personal Plaza Program. Any information that you choose to publish on these sites should be considered public information, and will not be treated as protected or confidential.

How much money does my selected Charity/Not-for-Profit receive?

ShopForGood.net publishes the estimated percentage of each of your purchases that will be donated to your selected Charity/Not-for-Profit. The contribution will be based on the amount of your total purchase excluding shipping and applicable taxes. Below is an example:

Product Purchase	$75.00
Sales Tax	$4.50
Shipping & Handling	$6.00
Total Cost	$85.50
ShopForGood.net contribution percentage	5.00%
Total Contribution ($75.00 X 5.00%)	$3.75

Please note that ShopForGood.net can only give an estimated percentage. Many retailers vary the referral fee they pay, based on product category or other variables. ShopForGood.net makes every effort to give an accurate representation of the anticipated contribution percentage, however, it may vary.

Is the contribution that I generate a tax deduction for me?

The donations that are made to the Charities/Not-for-Profits do not generate a tax deduction for the individuals that do their shopping on ShopForGood.net. The donations are made out of the referral income that is earned by ShopForGood.net.

Will the contribution be made in my name?

All visitors to ShopForGood.net that make qualifying purchases with our participating retailers and service providers will be generating a donation for the Charity/Not-for-Profit that they select. All of the donations for a given charity will be consolidated, and will be paid in a single lump sum on a quarterly basis.
If you choose to participate in our Ambassador for Good Program, we will specifically make contributions to your Charity/Not-for-Profit in your name. This is one of the benefits that we provide to our dedicated team of Ambassadors that are going the extra mile to generate a significant contribution for their chosen cause.
For all other shoppers on our site, the contributions that they make will not be made specifically in their name.

When does my selected Charity/Not-for-Profit receive their money?

ShopForGood.net will distribute checks to Charities/Not-for-Profits on a quarterly basis. The checks will be distributed approximately 75 days after the end of a calendar quarter. This delay is necessary for retailers to make adjustments for any returns by consumers. If the amount due to any given Charity/Not-for-Profit is less than $25, then those proceeds will roll over to the next quarter's distribution until the contribution is equal to or greater than $25. At the end of the calendar year, at the time of the fourth quarter distribution, all Charities will be paid out with amounts due in excess of $5. For amounts less than $5 the contribution will roll into future periods.

What do I have to do to ensure that my shopping generates a contribution?

In order to ensure that a purchase generates a contribution to your selected Charity/Not-for-Profit you must ensure that you have signed in to ShopForGood.net, using your e-mail address and password. Within your profile you have chosen your selected Charity/Not-for-Profit. Your purchase from one of our participating retailers or service providers will generate a contribution as long as you access their website through ShopForGood.net.

What if I am dissatisfied with a purchase that I originated through the ShopForGood.net website?

When you make a purchase through one of our participating retailers or service providers, ShopForGood.net cannot be responsible for your satisfaction with your purchase. If there is any conflict or dispute it is strictly between you and the retailer or service provider.

Is my shopping and charity selection kept private and confidential?

As an individual shopper on ShopForGood.net none of the information that you share with us, will be disclosed to any third party, unless under court order. If you elect to participate in our Ambassador for Good Program or Personal Plaza Program, any information that you publish on your web-page should be considered public information, and there is no representation of confidentiality.

Can I limit who can see or visit my Ambassador Page?

The simple answer to the question is no. When you set up an Ambassador for Good Page, you are publishing a public website. You will be encouraged to send this site to your friends and family to help you reach your Giving Goal. In addition, you will be included in our Ambassador Directory, and anyone can view your Ambassador Page, and anyone can shop from it to help you reach your Giving Goal.

Can I limit who can see or visit my Personal Plaza Page?

The simple answer to the question is no. When you set up a Personal Plaza Page, you are publishing a public website. You may create a Personal Plaza with the intention of only using it yourself, as a convenient portal for your own online shopping. You may create a Personal Plaza to share with family members, to make holiday/birthday shopping easy. Or you may create a Personal Plaza as a powerful multi-store gift registry for an Anniversary Party, Wedding, or Baby Shower. In any of these cases you may choose to share the link with many people. Anyone that gains access to the link to your Personal Plaza Page can view it, so you must consider any information on your Personal Plaza Page as public domain. There will not be a directory or any kind of look-up to search for your Personal Plaza, however, it will not be secure or password protected.

Is there any cost or obligation when using any of the features of the ShopForGood.net website?

There is no cost or obligation to use ShopForGood.net, as a shopping portal, or to use either the Ambassador for Good Program or Personal Plaza Program. ShopForGood.net simply wants to provide the tools necessary for individuals to generate income for Charities/Not-for-Profits through their every day shopping.

What if I want to support a Charity/Not-for-Profit that is not listed?

At ShopForGood.net we believe strongly in allowing all of our visitors to define their own "good." Therefore, we encourage you to submit a Charity/Not-for-Profit if you don't see it included in our list. It must be a verifiable 501(c)(3) to participate. We will respond to all submissions within 5 business days.
ShopForGood.net does reserve the right to exclude any organizations it deems, in its sole discretion, to not be consistent with our values.

What if I can't find a store that I shop at, on ShopForGood.net?

ShopForGood.net wants to be the Premier On-Line Shopping portal. If there is a shopping website that you would like to be included in our directory, please let us know via e-mail @ laurincowling@shopforgood.net Please be aware that each retailer has a different approval process, therefore we cannot state how long it will take to add stores that are recommended. Please note that while most retailers participate in referral programs, all do not. Also, each retailer must decide on their own if they want to advertise on ShopForGood.net.
ShopForGood.net does reserve the right to exclude any retailer it deems, in its sole discretion, to not be consistent with our values.

How do I know you've sent the money to my Charity/Not-for-Profit?

ShopForGood.net will provide a quarterly report, 30 days after the close of each calendar quarter, which will document the proceeds paid to our participating charities. This information will be available on our "About Us" tab.