Pay It Forward Sponsorship Terms

1. Purpose of the programme

The Pay It Forward programme (the "Programme") allows established members of the industry and other supporters to contribute financially towards Services provided by The Crew Atelier to eligible crew who would otherwise be unable to afford them. Sponsors do not select individual recipients unless expressly agreed with us in writing.

2. Nature of a sponsorship contribution

A sponsorship contribution is a commercial gift made to The Crew Atelier. It is not (i) a charitable donation for tax purposes unless we expressly say so in writing, (ii) a purchase of a Service for the sponsor's own use, (iii) an investment or shareholding, or (iv) a promise that any specific individual will benefit. The Crew Atelier decides in good faith how contributions are allocated to eligible recipients across active packages.

3. Sponsor eligibility

Sponsors must be at least 18 years old and legally capable of making a contribution in their jurisdiction. Where a sponsor contributes on behalf of a company, the person completing the sponsorship form warrants they are authorised to bind that company.

4. Recipient eligibility and selection

Recipients are selected by The Crew Atelier at its discretion, based on need, motivation, likely benefit from the Service and available funding. Priority is given to candidates from under-represented backgrounds and from regions where the cost of Services is a genuine barrier. Applying for sponsorship does not create a contractual right to a sponsored Service.

Recipients agree to the standard Terms & Conditions applicable to the Service they receive. Sponsored Services may not be exchanged for cash, transferred to a third party, or resold.

5. Use of contributions

Contributions are pooled and used to (i) fund Services delivered to eligible recipients, (ii) cover payment-processor and administrative costs directly associated with the Programme, and (iii) support scholarships and coordination costs (translations, coaching hours) required to make the Programme accessible. We may publish anonymised aggregate impact reports; individual recipients are not named without explicit consent.

6. Refunds

Because contributions are commercial gifts and are typically allocated shortly after receipt, contributions are non-refundable once processed, except (a) where mandatory law entitles you to a refund, (b) in the case of a demonstrable payment error, or (c) where a contribution has not yet been allocated and you request a refund within 14 days. Please email concierge@thecrewatelier.com to request a refund; we will respond within 14 days.

7. Sponsor recognition and privacy

Sponsors may choose to be recognised publicly (name, company or handle) or to contribute anonymously. Public recognition is optional and can be withdrawn on request. We never publish sponsor personal details, contact information, address, employer of a spouse, or any information beyond what the sponsor expressly authorises.

8. Anti-abuse, anti-fraud and sanctions

We reserve the right to refuse, reverse or refund a contribution where we have reasonable grounds to believe it is fraudulent, made with funds derived from illegal activity, made in breach of sanctions or export-control law, or is otherwise inappropriate. We may request additional information (proof of identity, source of funds) for larger contributions and, where required by law, report suspicious transactions to competent authorities.

9. Tax

The Crew Atelier is not a registered charity. Contributions to the Programme are not tax-deductible. Sponsors should seek their own advice on any tax treatment applicable to gifts, commercial contributions or sponsorship spend in their jurisdiction.

10. Data protection

Personal data collected from sponsors and recipients is processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy. Recipient case notes are handled with particular confidentiality and shared with sponsors only in fully anonymised form.

11. Changes to the Programme

We may change, pause or discontinue the Programme at any time. Where the Programme is discontinued, unallocated contributions will be reallocated to Services already committed to eligible recipients, refunded to sponsors, or applied to another crew-support purpose consistent with the spirit of the Programme, at our reasonable discretion.

You can contact us at concierge@thecrewatelier.com or by post at the registered office address above. For data-protection matters, write to the same address marked "Data Protection" or email concierge@thecrewatelier.com.