Petoniki is free to read. This policy explains voluntary one-time and monthly support payments and how Petoniki treats those funds.
Effective date: 6 October 2026. Version 1.1.
Nature of support
Support payments are voluntary payments to support Petoniki’s general operations. They are general operating revenue, not charitable donations, membership fees or payments for access to content. Petoniki is not a registered charity or nonprofit organisation, support payments are not tax-deductible, and no charitable donation receipt can be issued.
How funds may be used
Petoniki may use its general operating revenue at its discretion for publishing, research, technology, administration and animal-welfare initiatives. Petoniki currently intends to prioritise animal-welfare initiatives, including help for stray and homeless animals, when allocating available operating funds. This is a current operating priority, not a promise that any particular payment or fixed percentage will be used for a specific animal, rescue case, organisation or project.
One-time and monthly support
You choose either one-time support or monthly support. One-time support is charged once. Monthly support charges the amount you select automatically once each month until you cancel. Before you confirm monthly support, Stripe shows the amount, currency, billing frequency and recurring nature of the payment. By confirming it, you expressly authorise those monthly charges.
Payment platform
Support payments are completed through Stripe Checkout under Stripe’s terms and privacy policy. Stripe collects and processes payment-card, billing, contact and fraud-prevention information. Petoniki receives limited transaction information needed to confirm and administer the payment, but does not receive or store your complete card number or card security code.
Availability by location
Support payments are not offered to users located in mainland China. Stripe or applicable law may also make support unavailable in other locations. Do not try to bypass a location or payment restriction.
Cancellation
You may cancel monthly support through the Stripe cancellation control or customer portal provided for the payment. If no cancellation control is available, contact [email protected]. Cancellation takes effect when it is confirmed, stops future charges, and does not reverse a payment already completed. Cancel before the next scheduled charge to avoid that charge.
Refunds
Support payments are generally non-refundable, except where applicable law requires a refund or where we confirm a duplicate or unauthorised charge. Contact [email protected] promptly if you believe a charge is incorrect.
No editorial influence or benefits
Support does not affect what Petoniki publishes, reviews or recommends. We do not accept support conditioned on editorial treatment. Support does not unlock content, create ownership, membership or voting rights, or guarantee any service or benefit.
Changes and questions
We may update this policy when our payment arrangements or operations change. The version published here applies from its stated effective date. Questions may be sent to [email protected].