Legal Question in Consumer Law in California

donation legalities

I am starting an online marketing campaign called ''the spread the word campaign'' and it basically offers people free bible software in exchange for telling their friends about the same offer. I also have a secondary offer before they donwload the bible asking them to ''donate'' $5 or more to the ''spread the word campaign'' and also receive 2 other products that we actually ship to them. Is there any legalities involved with referring to this secondary sale as a donation?


Asked on 5/21/07, 6:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bryan Becker Stutz Artiano Shinoff & Holtz

Re: donation legalities

It will most likely depend on how your "spread the word" campaign is organized. Have you applied for tax exempt status as a religious organization? Will this truly be a donation?

I would be willing to discuss some of the issues concerning your website to see how I may be of assistance.

I offer prospective clients an initial consultation of 30 minutes for free.

I look forward to speaking with you.

Yours truly,

Bryan

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Answered on 5/21/07, 6:39 pm


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