1. Nature of the Donation

• Voluntary Nature: Donations are entirely voluntary and do not entitle the donor to receive any goods or services in return.

• Unrestricted Use: Unless expressly agreed otherwise in a written agreement signed by I4OA, all donations are unrestricted and may be allocated to the areas of greatest need in order to fulfil I4OA’s purposes and programmes.

• No Benefits or Influence: Donors will not receive, and will not seek to obtain, any personal benefit, preferential treatment or influence over I4OA’s activities or decision making as a result of their donation.

2. No Donor Control and Legal Relationship

• Irrevocable Transfer: The donor irrevocably transfers all rights, title and interest in the donated funds to I4OA.

• Discretion and Control: I4OA retains full and final discretion and control over the use, allocation and management of all donated funds, in line with its mission and applicable law.

• No Partnership or Agency Relationship: The donation does not create any partnership, joint venture, agency, mandate, advisory or fiduciary relationship between the donor and I4OA.

3. Programme Changes and Force Majeure

I4OA may modify, postpone or suspend programmes, projects or activities, and may reallocate funds, in response to legal requirements, safety considerations, operational constraints or force majeure events (including, without limitation, natural disasters, pandemics, civil unrest or governmental actions), while remaining aligned with its mission.

4. Certificates, Tax Matters and Evidence of Donation

• Certificates: I4OA will issue a donation certificate in electronic format to the email address provided by the donor.

• Tax Deductibility: The tax treatment of the donation depends on the donor’s jurisdiction. It is the sole responsibility of the donor to determine whether their donation is eligible for any tax deduction and to consult a qualified tax advisor.

• Identification: For residents in Spain seeking tax deduction, it is legally necessary to provide a DNI/NIE. Non residents may provide a passport number or other tax identification document where permitted by applicable regulations.

5. Refunds and Recurring Donations

• Refunds: If you believe you have made a donation in error or without authorization, please contact us within 14 calendar days at donations@ocean-action.org to request a review. Approved refunds will be processed to the original payment method, where possible.

• Recurring Donations: You may modify or cancel your recurring donations at any time with effect for the future, using the link included in your receipt or by

6. Anti Money Laundering, Sanctions and Conflicts of Interest

• Lawful Source of Funds: By donating, you confirm that the funds are your property, come from lawful sources, and that you are not subject to sanctions or otherwise prohibited from making transactions under applicable laws.

• Right to Refuse Donations: I4OA reserves the right to refuse or refund any donation that, in its judgment, poses a legal, ethical or reputational risk, imposes unacceptable conditions, creates a conflict of interest or is incompatible with its mission and internal policies.

7. Personal Data Protection

I4OA, as Data Controller, will process the personal data you provide for the following purposes: to manage your donation, issue the corresponding certificates, comply with its legal obligations (including tax and anti money laundering obligations, among others) and, where you give your consent, to send you information about our work.
We use secure, certified payment processors and do not store full card or bank account data on our servers.

For full information on how we process your personal data, including the legal basis for processing, retention periods, your rights (access, rectification, erasure, etc.) and how to contact us, please consult our Privacy Policy.

8. Communications and Public Recognition

Public recognition of donors is at the discretion of I4OA. Under no circumstances will a donor’s name be made public without having first obtained their explicit consent for that purpose.

9. Commitment to Impact and Due Diligence

I4OA is committed to using all donated funds with the utmost diligence and professionalism to achieve the greatest possible impact within the framework of its mission. Given the complexity of the challenges we address, donations are made on the understanding that no specific results or impacts are guaranteed.

10. Electronic Records and Consent

You consent to receive certificates, receipts and notices relating to your donation by electronic means, and you agree that such electronic records have the same validity and legal effect as their paper equivalents.

11. Changes to these Terms

I4OA may update these Donation Terms and Conditions. The version published on the website at the time you make your donation will govern that transaction.

12. Applicable Law, Jurisdiction and Language

• 12.1 Applicable Law: These terms are governed by common Spanish law.

• 12.2 Jurisdiction: For any dispute that may arise, the parties expressly submit to the jurisdiction of the courts and tribunals of the city of Vigo (Spain), waiving any other forum that may apply to them, without prejudice to any mandatory rights granted to consumers.

• 12.3 Language: These Terms have been drafted in Spanish. Any version in another language is provided for information and convenience only. In the event of any discrepancy between the Spanish version and any translation, the Spanish version shall prevail.

Partial Invalidity

If any clause of these terms is declared null, illegal or unenforceable by a competent authority, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.