Before you begin
DirectAid is not described as a traditional fundraising organization. Its published model is to connect people, while transfers happen directly between them.
This means the reader must distinguish the platform, the person making a request and any independent payment provider.
Understand the roles
The platform provides discovery and connection. The requester explains the need. A chosen external payment method handles any transaction.
Read payment details separately
Check the recipient name and the payment method’s own rules before transferring anything.
Understand the trade-off
Direct connection can remove a mandatory platform commission, but it also means the platform is not auditing each transfer or promising recovery.
Keep basic records
For significant help, document what was agreed and preserve relevant receipts through the payment service.
A practical example
A listing offers a link to an external payment service. The platform that displays the listing is not the merchant holding those funds. Check the recipient shown by the payment service itself. If your contribution requires a tax receipt, verify eligibility before paying rather than assuming a public request qualifies.
What to check before you finish
- The platform does not hold funds or guarantee outcomes.
- Do not assume a payment link has been independently validated.
- If a tax receipt is essential, verify eligibility through the recipient or payment organization before contributing.
This article is practical product documentation, not legal, medical, financial or employment advice. Always verify consequential details with the responsible organization or person.
Use the actual tool
For the current feature set, visit the DirectAid product reference, then open its official website. Do not rely on an old screenshot or instructions if the live interface has changed.
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