Terms of Service

Last Updated: July 7, 2025

Terms Summary

ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FINAL - NO REFUNDS
This is just a fun experiment, not an investment
You're not buying anything, just participating
PayPal handles all the payment stuff
Got questions? Use the contact form
By participating, you agree to these terms

1. Introduction 2. No Refund Policy 3. Nature of Experiment 4. Donor Features 5. Community Giveaways 6. User Responsibilities 7. Content Moderation 8. Disclaimers 9. Payment Processing 10. Email Usage Policy 11. Payment Processing 12. Changes to Terms 13. Governing Law 14. Contact Information

1. Introduction

Welcome to Hit A Million! By using this website, making contributions, or contacting me, you're agreeing to these Terms of Service. If you don't agree with any of this stuff, then unfortunately you can't participate in the experiment.

2. NO REFUND POLICY

ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE.

By contributing to Hit A Million, you understand and agree that:

You're voluntarily donating to this social experiment
You won't get any refunds, period
You're not buying anything - no goods, services, or guarantees
This isn't an investment and you shouldn't expect anything back
Once you send money, it's final
Any payment issues have to be dealt with through PayPal

Seriously: Only give what you can actually afford to lose.

3. Nature of the Experiment

Hit A Million is this social experiment where I'm testing whether a bunch of people can actually make someone a millionaire through voluntary donations. By participating, you get that:

This is just an experiment - no guarantees anything will happen
You're donating voluntarily, not investing
You're not getting any goods, services, or returns
We might not hit the $1,000,000 goal
You're participating at your own risk
Everything gets tracked publicly as part of the experiment

Experiment Goals

See if people can actually work together online to do something crazy
Show that crowdfunding can be completely transparent
Find out how people behave when working toward a shared goal
Create something interesting that people can watch in real-time

4. Donor Features and Digital Access

By contributing to Hit A Million, you may gain access to special features and digital experiences as part of the experiment. However, it's important to understand what you're actually getting:

4.1 Digital Features and Access

Pixel Canvas Access: Contributors may receive pixels to draw on the collaborative canvas
Exclusive Features: Access to certain site features that non-contributors don't have
Interactive Elements: Ability to participate in experiment-related activities
Community Participation: Enhanced ways to engage with the experiment

Important: What You're NOT Purchasing

No Physical Goods: You are not purchasing any physical items or products
No Intrinsic Value: Digital features have no monetary or intrinsic value
No Ownership Rights: You don't own any part of the website or experiment
No Investment: This is not an investment with expected returns
No Guarantees: Features may change, be removed, or become unavailable

4.2 Feature Modifications and Availability

I reserve the right to modify, add, or remove features at any time:

Features may be added, changed, or discontinued without notice
Access to features depends on the ongoing experiment
Technical issues may temporarily or permanently affect feature availability
No refunds will be provided if features change or become unavailable

Bottom Line: You're contributing to a social experiment and may receive access to fun digital features as a thank you. You're not buying anything with real-world value, and everything could change or disappear at any time. Only contribute what you can afford to lose.

5. Community Giveaways and Eligibility

As part of giving back to the community, I may conduct giveaways, surprise rewards, or other forms of sharing success with contributors. However:

Anonymous contributors CAN participate in giveaways and community giving-back initiatives as long as they have an email address attached to their account
Your contributions may show as "Anonymous" publicly, but I can still contact you through your account email for giveaway purposes
To be eligible for any potential rewards, you must have a valid email address stored with your account
I need a way to reach potential winners - your account email serves this purpose even if you contribute anonymously
All giveaways are voluntary and at my discretion
No guarantees about frequency, amounts, or methods of giving back
Participation in any giveaway is subject to these terms and any specific giveaway rules

6. User Responsibilities

By participating, you agree to:

Give accurate info when you contribute
Use the website responsibly and legally
Be respectful to other participants
Not try to scam or cheat the system

7. Content Moderation and Canvas Rules

Hit A Million includes interactive features like the collaborative canvas and donation timeline messages. By using these features, you agree to the following content guidelines:

6.1 Content Standards

All content you create on the canvas or in donation messages must be appropriate and legal. This includes but is not limited to:

No vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or imagery
No hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory content
No illegal content or content that promotes illegal activities
No sexually explicit or graphic violent content
No spam, advertisements, or promotional content
No content that infringes on intellectual property rights
No personal information or doxxing of individuals

6.2 Moderation Rights

Owner's Rights to Remove Content

As the owner and operator of Hit A Million, I reserve the absolute right to remove, modify, or delete any content from the canvas or timeline at any time, for any reason, without prior notice or explanation.

Canvas pixels: Any inappropriate drawings or pixel art may be removed or overwritten
Donation messages: Messages that violate content standards will be hidden or deleted from the timeline
No compensation: Pixels or donations associated with removed content will not be refunded
Repeat violations: Users who repeatedly violate content standards may be banned from using interactive features
Automated detection: Some content may be automatically flagged and removed by moderation systems

6.3 Community Standards

The canvas and timeline are shared community spaces. By participating, you agree to:

Respect other participants and their contributions
Create content that enhances the community experience
Report inappropriate content when you see it

Remember: The canvas and timeline are public spaces visible to all visitors. Create content you'd be comfortable showing to anyone, including your family, coworkers, and the general public.

8. Disclaimers

HIT A MILLION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES. I CAN'T PROMISE:

That the website will work perfectly all the time
That the site will always be available
Any specific results from this experiment
That everything will be error-free or completely accurate
That payments will always process successfully
That we'll actually reach the $1,000,000 goal

Important: This is an experimental platform. While I've got good security in place, nothing is 100% secure. Use this at your own risk and only give what you can afford to lose.

8. Limitation of Liability

I'M NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING:

Any money you lose or data that gets lost
Business problems or missed opportunities
Technical failures or payment issues
Unauthorized access to or changes to data
Security breaches by third parties
The experiment not reaching its goal

If you have problems, your only option is to stop using the platform. The most I could ever be liable for is whatever you contributed.

9. Email Usage Policy

Email Privacy Guarantee

We take email privacy seriously and want you to know exactly how we use your email address.

No Sales or Sharing: Your email address is NEVER sold, shared with third parties for marketing, or monetized in any way
Encrypted Storage: All email addresses are encrypted in our database using industry-standard AES-256-GCM encryption
Limited Purpose: Email addresses are used exclusively for essential account functions only
Your Control: You maintain full control over your communication preferences

9.1 Permitted Email Uses

We collect and use email addresses exclusively for the following purposes:

Donation Confirmations: Sending receipts and confirmation of your contributions
Account Security: Password reset links and security notifications for your account
Essential Communications: Critical account updates, security alerts, and service notifications
Rewards Notifications: Alerts about community giveaways and reward opportunities (if eligible)
Support Responses: Replying to your questions and providing customer support

9.2 What We Never Do With Your Email

Never Sold: We will never sell your email address to any third party
Never Shared for Marketing: No third-party marketing companies receive your email
Never Monetized: We don't make money from your email address in any way
No Spam: We don't send promotional emails, newsletters, or marketing content
No Third-Party Lists: Your email is never added to external mailing lists
No Data Brokers: We never provide your email to data brokers or advertising companies

9.3 Email Security and Protection

Industry-Standard Encryption: All email addresses are encrypted using AES-256-GCM before database storage
Secure Transmission: All email communications use TLS encryption in transit
Protected Access: Email data remains protected and unexposed at all times
Separate Key Storage: Encryption keys are stored separately from encrypted data
Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can view email information

9.4 Communication Preferences and Opt-Out

You maintain control over your email communications:

Opt-Out Options: You can opt out of non-essential notifications while preserving critical account security communications
Communication Control: Manage your preferences through your account settings
Essential Communications: Some security and account-related emails cannot be disabled for your protection
Easy Unsubscribe: Non-essential communications include clear unsubscribe options

Bottom Line: Your email address is collected solely to enhance your experience and security on Hit A Million. We treat your email with the same level of protection and respect that we'd want for our own personal information.

11. Payment Processing

10.1 PayPal Payment Processing

All contributions go through PayPal's secure payment system:

When you contribute, you're also agreeing to PayPal's terms
I don't store any of your payment info
PayPal handles all the payment stuff
Payments process immediately so they show up right away
PayPal has fraud protection and security built in

10.2 Payment Security

All payments use strong encryption
I've got extra security measures on top of PayPal's protection
Weird payment activity gets flagged automatically
You'll get secure payment confirmations if you provide an email
PayPal meets all the security standards and gets audited regularly

Critical: Once PayPal processes your payment, I can't reverse it or give refunds. If you have payment issues, you'll need to deal with PayPal directly through their dispute process.

12. Changes to Terms

I can change these terms whenever I need to. Any changes will be posted here with a new "Last Updated" date. If you keep using the site after changes are posted, that means you agree to the new terms.

13. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws where I operate Hit A Million.

Legal Compliance

I follow consumer protection laws
Data protection follows GDPR and privacy rules where they apply
Financial reporting meets legal requirements for donations
Security follows industry standards and best practices

14. Contact Information

Got questions about these terms? Contact me:

Primary Contact: Use our secure contact form
Email: support@hitamillion.com
Subject Line: Terms of Service Inquiry

For the fastest response, use the contact form since I check it regularly.

By Participating, You Acknowledge:

You've read and understood these terms
You agree to the NO REFUND policy
You're contributing voluntarily and at your own risk
You're participating in an experiment with no guarantees
You'll use the platform responsibly