TERMS OF USE & PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT
Asker Agreement Version 1.6
👋 Hey, real talk: We wrote this so you can actually understand it. Plain-English summaries are at the top of each section. The italicized lines below them are the binding legal text — both carry equal weight.
⚠️ Important: By submitting your form and video, you agree to everything in this document. Read it before you sign.1. 👋 Who We Are
The short version:
HonestAsk.co (Angel Fund, LLC) is an Atlanta-based research team studying how people donate money to people like you who need help. We built a platform — honestask.co — where people can post a short video about a need, and others can choose to send money directly through apps like Venmo or CashApp. We're in early testing ("Phase 0"). We provide this platform to facilitate our research without any charges or fees.
As part of this research, we may contact you after your campaign to ask follow-up questions — like a short survey or brief interview — about your experience. This is optional, but helps us improve the platform. We'll always ask before scheduling anything.
We are not a bank, payment app, charity, syndicator or fundraising platform. Questions? Email us: “[email protected]"
Legal language: HonestAsk.co of Angel Fund, LLC is a Georgia limited liability company operating a peer-to-peer micro-funding research platform in Phase 0. HonestAsk.co does not act as a payment processor, money transmitter, syndicator or charitable organization. Participants are either a person who is donating money (an “Angel”) or a person who is requesting money (an “Asker”). Askers may be contacted for voluntary follow-up surveys or interviews as part of the research study.2. ✅ Who Can Participate
The short version:
You need to be 18+ (or have a parent/guardian sign too). Everything you tell us has to be true. You can only run one campaign at a time.
• 18 years or older — OR under 18 with a parent/guardian who also signs this form
• A U.S. resident
• Able to honestly describe a real need you currently have
• Not already running an active campaign with us
We can verify your identity at any time and may ask for things like a photo of your state ID, a selfie, or a quick check of your social media profile. We reserve the right to turn down or cancel any application we can't confirm.
Legal language: HonestAsk.co reserves the right to verify Asker identity — including but not limited to government-issued ID review, social media verification, or other reasonable means — and to reject or revoke participation for any reason, including inability to verify eligibility. Askers must not be legally allowed to and must not be prohibited from receiving peer-to-peer payments.3. 🚫 What You Can't Do
The short version:
Don't lie, don't spam, don't fake a need. Keep it real.
• No making up or exaggerating your need
• No pretending to be someone else
• No illegal, hateful, or harmful content in your video
• No using someone else's personal info without their permission
• No trying to manipulate or scam Angels
If you break these rules we will remove your campaign and ban you from the platform — no warning required.
Legal language: HonestAsk.co reserves the right to remove content, suspend, or permanently terminate participation for violations without notice. Askers grant, represent and warrant that all submitted content is truthful and lawful and in full compliance with HonestAsk.co guidelines and requirements.4. 🎥 What Happens to Your Video
The short version:
You keep ownership of your video. You agree that for up to 2 years, we can use it to show off the platform — on our website, social media, in investor pitches, etc. For highlight reels and historical brand storytelling, we may keep using your video indefinitely, but only in that archived/compiled context. We won't use your face to train AI without asking you first.
• You OWN your video — we just get a license to use it
• Active campaign use license lasts 2 years from when you submit
• We can post it, edit it, share it, or include it in marketing materials during that period
• After 2 years, we may continue to use your video solely in compiled highlight reels, archival materials, or historical investor/press content — not for new stand-alone campaigns
• We will NOT sell your likeness or use it to train AI/ML models without your separate written consent (we'll send you a separate form for that if we ever need it)
• De-identified technical uses — like improving video compression or internal search — do not require separate consent
• If we've already posted your video on a third-party platform (like Instagram), we can't always take it down — even if you leave the study
Legal language: Asker grants HonestAsk.co a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, edit, and display submitted video content for two (2) years from submission for platform operation, marketing, research, and investor demonstrations. After the 2-year term, HonestAsk.co retains a perpetual, non-exclusive license of submitted video content solely for archival, historical, and compiled (highlight reel) use. HonestAsk does not acquire ownership of submitted video content. HonestAsk will not use Asker likeness to train AI/ML models without separate written consent. De-identified technical processing (e.g., compression, internal search optimization) is not subject to this restriction.5. 💸 Your Payment Info (Venmo, CashApp, Zelle)
The short version:
We never touch the money. Angels send it directly to you through whatever app you list. Make sure the account is yours and actually works. Crypto wallets are not yet accepted.
🔒 We do NOT handle money: HonestAsk never holds, sends, or guarantees any payments. All transactions go directly from Angels to you via the payment app you provide. You are responsible and carry all risk for sharing any and all payment and personal details.
• Accepted payment apps: Venmo, CashApp, Zelle
• Cryptocurrency wallets (e.g., Stablecoin, Bitcoin, Ethereum, PayPal crypto) are NOT yet accepted
• The account you list must be yours (or your guardian's, if you're under 18)
• It must be active and in good standing
• Don't give someone else's payment info without their permission
• If money gets sent to the wrong handle, that's on you — not us
Legal language: Accepted payment handles are limited to Venmo, CashApp, and Zelle. Cryptocurrency wallets are expressly excluded. By providing a payment handle, Asker represents they are the legal owner of the account. HonestAsk.co bears no liability for funds in any circumstances, including if sent to incorrect or fraudulent payment handles.6. 📋 Campaign Rules
The short version:
You can only ask for up to $2000. One campaign at a time. There's no guarantee anyone will give you anything. Once a month (or when you close), email us how much you've received — it helps our research.
• $2000 maximum per campaign — once you hit it, take down your link
• Campaigns expire after 1 year — same deal, take it down
• Only ONE active campaign at a time
• Share your link yourself — we don't promote it for you
• Email [email protected] to close your campaign when you're done
• Once a month while your campaign is active, email us your approximate total received — even if it's $0. Subject line: "Campaign Update – [Your Name]"
• Your campaign page is designed by the HonestAsk team — you won't be able to rearrange or modify the layout yourself. We genuinely welcome your feedback, but our design team has final say on how it looks.
📢 Heads up: Because we don't process payments, we have no way to see how much money you've received in response to your campaign. You are solely responsible for keeping an honest, running tally of all funds received through your HonestAsk.co campaign — including payments you receive after sharing your link on your own social media or anywhere else. Monthly check-ins are how we trust you're honoring the cap.
There is NO guarantee you'll receive any money. Angels decide on their own whether to donate.
Legal language: Asker agrees not to solicit more than $2000 USD per campaign. Asker is solely responsible for tracking contributions and closing their campaign at the $2000 cap or after one (1) year. Only one active campaign is permitted at a time. Asker agrees to submit a monthly self-report of total funds received to [email protected] while their campaign is active. Campaign page design, layout, and visual configuration are the sole province of HonestAsk's design team. HonestAsk reserves the right to modify or rearrange campaign pages at its discretion. Because HonestAsk does not operate as a payment processor and has no visibility into peer-to-peer transactions, HonestAsk cannot yet independently verify, monitor, or enforce the $2000 cap. Asker is solely and exclusively responsible for tracking all funds received as a direct or indirect result of their HonestAsk campaign, regardless of the platform or channel through which payment was received. Asker agrees that knowingly accepting contributions beyond $2000 USD constitutes a material breach of this Agreement.7. 🧾 Taxes
The short version:
If people send you money, you might owe taxes on it. That's between you and the IRS — not our department. Talk to a tax professional if you're unsure.
Legal language: Asker is solely responsible for reporting and paying all applicable taxes on funds received. HonestAsk does not provide tax advice or documentation.8. 🤝 Your Promises to Us
The short version:
By signing, you're confirming that everything you've told us is true, you're allowed to participate, and you're not running any kind of scam.
• Everything on your form is accurate and honest
• You have the right to sign this agreement
• Your video content is yours to share
• You're not under investigation for fraud or running a scheme
Legal language: Asker represents and warrants that all information provided is true and complete; that Asker has authority to enter this Agreement; that submitted content does not infringe third-party rights; and that Asker’s campaign is not part of any fraudulent scheme.9. ⚖️ Our Liability (Spoiler: It's Very Limited)
The short version:
We built this platform in good faith, but we can't be held responsible if things go sideways — like if an Angel doesn't pay, a payment app has issues, or something breaks on our platform. Our total liability to you is capped at $1.00. In no event are we liable for any other damages.
• The platform is provided "as is" — no guarantees it'll work perfectly
• We're not responsible for anything that happens between you and an Angel
• Max we could ever owe you: $1.00
Legal language: THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES. HONESTASK’S TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED $1.00 IN ALL EVENTS. HONESTASK IS NOT LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.10. 🛡️ If We Get Sued Because of You
The short version:
If someone sues HonestAsk because of something you did (lied on your form, posted illegal content, scammed an Angel), you agree to cover our legal costs.
Legal language: Asker agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HonestAsk and its members, managers, and employees from any claims, damages, and costs (including attorneys' fees) arising from Asker's breach of this Agreement, submitted content, or violation of applicable law.11. 🔐 Your Privacy & Data
The short version:
We collect your name, email, phone, payment handle, video, and how you use the site. We use it to run the platform and do research. We don't sell it to data brokers. You can ask us to delete it anytime.
• We collect: name, email, phone, zip code, payment handle, video, usage data
• We use it to: run the platform, do research, verify your identity, market the product
• We DON'T sell your data to third-party brokers
• We may share it with: our service providers, investors/partners (for demos), and when required by law
• We use platforms like Tally, Google Sheets, and Carrd — no system is 100% hack-proof
• You can request deletion anytime: [email protected]
🗑️ Deletion limits: Videos already published may not be fully removable from third-party platforms. Aggregated research data (with your info removed) may be kept.
Legal language: HonestAsk collects personal identifiers, payment handles, video content, and behavioral data. Data is used for platform operation, research, and marketing. HonestAsk will not sell data to third-party brokers. Askers may request deletion subject to the limitations in this section.12. 🚪 Leaving the Study
The short version:
You can quit anytime — just email us. We'll take down your campaign page. Your data gets deleted if you ask. But videos already out in the wild may stay up for the rest of the license period.
• Email [email protected] to withdraw
• Your campaign page comes down ASAP
• We delete your personal data on request (with some limits — see Section 11)
• Videos already shared may stay up under the license terms in Section 4
We can also remove you at any time if you break the rules or if we can't verify who you are.
Legal language: HonestAsk reserves the right to terminate participation immediately for breach of Agreement, fraud, inability to verify identity, or at HonestAsk's sole discretion. Published videos remain subject to the license in Section 4.13. 📝 We Might Update These Terms
The short version:
If we change anything major, we'll email you. If you keep participating after that, it means you agree. If you don't like the new terms, you can leave (Section 12).
Legal language: HonestAsk reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. An Asker’s continued participation after changes are effective constitutes acceptance. Videos already published remain subject to original license terms.14. ⚖️ Disputes & Arbitration
The short version:
If you and HonestAsk ever have a legal dispute, it goes to magistrate (small claims) court in Fulton County, Georgia- quick, simple, no lawyers required. You can't join a class-action lawsuit against us. Our maximum liability is $1.00.
• All disputes resolved through magistrate court in Fulton County, Georgia
• No jury trials
• No class action lawsuits
• Either party can seek emergency court relief if needed to prevent serious harm
• If you bring a claim found to be frivolous or in bad faith, you cover our filing costs and attorneys' fees
Legal language: All disputes shall be resolved in the Small Claims division of the Magistrate Court of Fulton County, Georgia. Askers waive the right to jury trial and class action participation. Either party may seek emergency injunctive relief from a court of competent jurisdiction. If the court determines a claim brought by Asker was frivolous or in bad faith, Asker shall be responsible for all filing costs and HonestAsk’s reasonable attorneys' fees. Each party otherwise bears their own legal costs for good-faith disputes.15. 🏛️ Georgia Law Applies
The short version:
Georgia law governs this Agreement. If anything ever goes to court (and isn't arbitrated), it'll be in Fulton County, Georgia.
Legal language: This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Georgia. Non-arbitrated disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts of Fulton County, Georgia.16. 🔧 If Part of This Agreement Is Invalid
The short version:
If a court says one part of this agreement can't be enforced, the rest of it still stands.
Legal language: If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, it shall be modified to the minimum necessary extent or severed. Remaining provisions remain in full force.17. 📄 This Is the Whole Agreement
The short version:
This document is the full deal between you and HonestAsk. No verbal agreements, DMs, or promises outside this form count unless they're in writing and signed by HonestAsk.
Legal language: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between HonestAsk and Asker and supersedes all prior understandings. No waiver is effective unless in writing signed by HonestAsk.18. 👨‍👩‍👧 If You're Under 18
The short version:
A parent or legal guardian must sign too. By signing, they're agreeing to everything in this document on your behalf and taking responsibility alongside you.
• Guardian must be your legal parent or guardian
• Guardian takes on all the same obligations you do

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