Public Offer Agreement for Donation

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This Public Offer for a charitable donation (hereinafter – the "Offer") is addressed to an indefinite number of individuals (hereinafter – the "Donor") and constitutes a public proposal by the Non-Governmental Organization “Gesture of Help,” acting in accordance with its Charter (hereinafter – NGO “Gesture of Help”), to conclude an agreement for providing a charitable donation under the terms and conditions specified below.

1. Terms and Definitions Used in the Agreement

Public Offer (or the Offer) – a valid proposal made by NGO “Gesture of Help”, published on the website: https://gesture.org.ua, for providing a charitable donation, addressed to an indefinite number of individuals.

Acceptance – the full and unconditional acceptance of the Offer by performing actions aimed at making a monetary transfer using the payment forms and tools available on the NGO “Gesture of Help” website, or by transferring funds to the current account of NGO “Gesture of Help” through banking institutions. The Offer is considered accepted from the date the funds are credited to the organization’s account.

Charitable Donation – a voluntary transfer of funds by the Donor to the ownership of NGO “Gesture of Help” for subsequent use in achieving the organization’s statutory goals and programs, in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Charitable Activities and Charitable Organizations” and this Agreement.

Donor – a legally capable individual who voluntarily engages in one or more types of charitable activity. For the purposes of this Agreement, the Donor is an individual who has accepted the Offer.

2. Subject of the Agreement

The subject of this Agreement is the free and voluntary transfer of funds by the Donor into the ownership of NGO “Gesture of Help” by making a charitable donation to support the statutory activities of NGO “Gesture of Help” via the LiqPay widget, including (but not limited to) the provision of charitable assistance by the organization in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Charitable Activities and Charitable Organizations” and its programs. The Donor independently determines the amount and direction of the donation.

The implementation of this Agreement by the parties is not intended to generate profit or any benefits for either party.

  • 2.1. Information about the Projects of NGO “Gesture of Help”

    NGO “Gesture of Help” provides information about the name, purpose, and description of each project for which funds are raised. More detailed information can be found on our website: https://gesture.org.ua.

    Projects of NGO “Gesture of Help”:

    Project “Unity” – Recreation for Persons with Disabilities
    This project is aimed at persons with disabilities, particularly those with musculoskeletal disorders, and those who are deaf or blind. The recreational program takes place annually in nature settings in the Volyn region. The goal of the project is social adaptation, psychological support, and promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities into active public life. Funds collected from January to December of the current year will be used to organize the next year’s event.

    Project “Free Sign Language Courses”
    The sign language course is organized for public servants, local government officials, police officers, rescuers, as well as for anyone interested. The goal of the course is to create a barrier-free environment for persons with disabilities. Funds collected throughout the year will be used to implement the sign language courses in the following year.

    Project “Retreat for Veterans’ Families”
    This project is aimed at supporting veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war and their families. The goal is to aid veterans in social adaptation, improve family relationships, and provide psychological support. Funds collected during the year are used to implement this project in the following year.

    Project “Retreat for Orphaned Children Whose Parents Died in the War”
    This project supports children whose parents, members of the military, died in the Russian-Ukrainian war. The aim is to help children cope with stress and emotional trauma and to support their adaptation to a new life. Funds collected from January to December of the current year will be used to implement this project in the following year.

  • 2.2. Use of Remaining Funds

    If a project is not implemented, or if there are remaining funds, such funds will be transferred to the general fund of NGO “Gesture of Help” and used in accordance with the decision of the organization's board. Remaining funds may be allocated to other projects or to administrative expenses.

  • 2.3. Reallocation of Funds to Other Projects

    A donor who contributes to a specific project agrees to the reallocation or use of their funds for other NGO “Gesture of Help” projects if the original project has been closed or become irrelevant.

  • 2.4. Consent to Non-Refundability

    By making a donation, the donor agrees that the amount of the donation is non-refundable, even if the project is not implemented or if more funds are raised than originally planned.

3. Acceptance

By accepting the Offer, the Donor confirms agreement with all its terms and understands and agrees that the donation will be used to achieve the goals set out in the Charter of NGO “Gesture of Help”, which can be reviewed upon request sent to: office@gesture.org.ua. Additionally, the Donor acknowledges and agrees with the subject of the Agreement, the purposes of the fundraising campaign, and authorizes the organization to use part of the donation for administrative expenses as permitted by the Law of Ukraine “On Charitable Activities and Charitable Organizations”.

The parties agree that upon acceptance of the Offer, this Agreement is deemed concluded in writing pursuant to Articles 207, 639, 641, and 642 of the Civil Code of Ukraine and Articles 6 and 7 of the Law of Ukraine “On Charitable Activities and Charitable Organizations.” Failure to execute a separate written document does not affect the validity of this Agreement.

4. Rights and Obligations

NGO “Gesture of Help” has the right to:

  • Receive donations and use them in accordance with this Agreement and its statutory goals;
  • With the Donor’s consent, change the direction of donation usage;
  • Allocate part of the donation to administrative expenses within the limits set by Ukrainian law.

NGO “Gesture of Help” is obligated to:

  • Annually report on the use of donations by publishing information on its website: https://gesture.org.ua;
  • Use donations solely for achieving its statutory goals.

5. Donor’s Rights

The Donor has the right to:

  • Monitor the usage of their donation for its intended purpose.

6. Fundraising Location

Fundraising may occur in any country of the world. NGO “Gesture of Help” carries out its activities to achieve its statutory goals primarily within Ukraine (excluding temporarily occupied territories and areas of anti-terrorist operations).

7. Duration of Fundraising

Fundraising continues until the organization’s activities are terminated (including through liquidation), unless otherwise decided by the NGO, which will be announced on the website: https://gesture.org.ua

8. Use of Donations

Donations are used to support the organization’s statutory goals and in accordance with Ukrainian legislation, specifically the Law of Ukraine “On Charitable Activities and Charitable Organizations.”

Donations received may only be returned to the Donor in cases provided for by law or this Agreement.

9. Responsibility of NGO “Gesture of Help”

The organization is responsible for violations of this Agreement or misuse of funds contrary to its statutory activities and Ukrainian law.

If a project or aid initiative is not implemented or results in remaining funds, those funds will be transferred to the general fund and used in accordance with the board's decision.

10. Public Access to Information

The organization’s financial statements are published on its website: https://gesture.org.ua, annually by March 1 of the following year. Other disclosures are made in accordance with Ukrainian legislation.

11. Miscellaneous

The Donor bears all costs related to the donation transaction (fees, taxes, etc.). By accepting the Offer, the Donor confirms familiarity with the terms and consents to the collection, processing, and use of personal data as permitted by Ukrainian law.

The Donor agrees that their contact information may be used by the NGO to send messages, including electronic communication. The organization will not share contact information with third parties, except as required by law. Additionally, with explicit consent, the Donor’s personal information (name, surname, patronymic) may be used in media or published on the website: https://gesture.org.ua.

12. Contacting the Administration

Адреса адміністрації: Вул. Шкільна, 9,с. Суходоли, Вол-Волинський район, Волинська область, Україна, 44742
Листування слід здійснювати за адресою office@gesture.org.ua або на адресу юридичну адміністрації