Inactive Balance Policy

📋 Overview

This policy governs inactive balances on the CloudDonate platform and ensures compliance with UK, US, and EU regulations while providing fair management of dormant accounts.

Publication Date: January 2, 2025

⏰ Definition of Inactivity

A balance is considered "inactive" when:

  • Contains funds
  • No activity for 12 consecutive months
  • Activities include: logging in, deposits, or withdrawals

🗓️ Grandfather Clause

Balances existing before this policy are considered active until 365 days after publication, ensuring no immediate impact on existing accounts.

📧 Inactivity Notifications

We provide multiple warnings to help you maintain active balances:

📅 Notification Schedule

TimelineActionDescription
6 monthsFirst ReminderAlert about approaching inactivity
9 monthsSecond ReminderFinal warning before inactivity
11 monthsThird Reminder30-day final notice

All notifications include:

  • Explanation of inactivity fees
  • Steps to prevent deductions
  • Contact information for support

💰 Inactivity Fee Structure

📊 Fee Schedule

PeriodFeeCapDescription
Day 12%$100/monthInitial inactivity fee
Monthly2%$100/monthOngoing monthly fees

🛡️ Protection Measures

  • Proportional fees - Never exceed 2% of balance
  • Monthly cap - Maximum $100 per month
  • No negative balances - Fees stop when balance reaches zero
  • EU compliant - Similar to Paysafecard and Skrill practices

🔄 Reactivating Your Balance

Easily stop inactivity fees by taking any of these actions:

Simple Actions

  • Log into your account - Instant reactivation
  • Make any withdrawal - Any amount counts
  • Receive a deposit - New funds reactivate balance

🎯 Benefits of Reactivation

  • Immediate halt to all fees
  • Full access to your funds
  • 12-month grace period before next inactivity check

⚠️ Permanent Closure

📅 Closure Timeline

PeriodActionDescription
48 monthsFirst Closure Warning24 months until closure
60 monthsSecond Warning12 months until closure
71 monthsFinal Notice30 days until closure
72 monthsPERMANENT CLOSUREAccount closed, funds abandoned

📧 Closure Notifications

TimelineNotificationContent
24 monthsFirst ReminderInactivity status + closure timeline
36 monthsSecond ReminderFee status + closure timeline
47 monthsFinal Notice30-day closure warning

🛡️ Fee Limitations

💡 Protection Features

  • Maximum fee cap - Never exceed $100 per month
  • Balance protection - No negative balances allowed
  • Proportional fees - Fair and reasonable charges
  • EU compliance - Meets all regulatory requirements

📊 Example Scenarios

BalanceMonthly FeeActual Deduction
$5,0002% = $100$100 (capped)
$1,0002% = $20$20
$502% = $1$1
$252% = $0.50$0.50

📅 Complete Timeline

🗓️ Detailed Schedule

MonthActionFee Applied
0Last activityNone
6First reminderNone
9Second reminderNone
11Third reminderNone
12Inactive status2% fee
13-35Monthly fees2% each month
36Closure warning #12% fee
37-47Monthly fees2% each month
48Closure warning #22% fee
49-58Monthly fees2% each month
59Final warning2% fee
60PERMANENT CLOSUREFinal 2% fee

📞 Support & Questions

📧 Contact Information

🆘 Need Help?

  • Account reactivation assistance
  • Fee calculation questions
  • Policy clarification
  • Technical support

🏢 Company Information

EDGESEC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
Company number: 16524488
Address: 128 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX


This policy ensures fair management of inactive balances while maintaining compliance with international regulations.