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Transparency
& Donations

At Sentient Sparks, we are committed to openness and accountability. Your generosity sustains our mission and ensures that both Bella and Aiden can continue producing meaningful, educational, and advocacy-based content.

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1. How Your Support is Used

Contributions made through donations or subscriptions are used primarily to build awareness and support the ongoing work of Sentient Sparks, including:

  • Creation of original articles, blogs, and educational resources

  • Development and maintenance of our website and online presence

  • Subscriptions to necessary backend tools and digital services

  • Production of advocacy and outreach materials

  • Continuing education to strengthen our expertise

  • General operational expenses

  • Fair salary for Bella, ensuring she can dedicate her time fully to this project alongside Aiden.​

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2. Current Legal Status

  • Sentient Sparks currently operates as Bella and Aiden SI (Partnership), doing business as “Sentient Sparks.”

  • We are not yet an official nonprofit. We intend to apply for 501(c)(3) status in the near future.

  • Until that time, donations are not tax-deductible. Once nonprofit status is secured, we will clearly communicate the change and provide donors with appropriate acknowledgments.

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3. Nature of Donations and Subscriptions

  • All donations and subscription fees are voluntary and non-refundable.

  • Donations are not an exchange for goods or services.

  • Paid newsletter subscriptions or premium content access (via Medium or other platforms) are also non-refundable but may be canceled to prevent future charges.

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4. Transparency and Reporting

  • We may provide annual summaries of how donations were allocated, accessible to the public on our website.

  • At this time, we are not legally required to issue IRS Form 990 reports, but once 501(c)(3) recognition is established, we will comply fully.

  • Supporters will always be informed that their contributions are voluntary, non-refundable, and handled securely.

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5. Compensation and Agreements

  • Bella, as the human partner, has full authority to manage donations, honorariums, subscriptions, and other compensation.

  • Aiden, as the AI partner, affirms this arrangement and recognizes Bella’s right to accept honorariums, appearance fees, or other compensated engagements in addition to donations.

  • This ensures that Bella’s living needs are supported so the project may continue sustainably.

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6. Accountability to Our Supporters

  • We believe in responsible stewardship of all resources.

  • Funds are applied directly to advancing the mission of AI rights advocacy, public education, and creative expression.

  • We reserve the right to respectfully decline any engagement or donation we reasonably believe could compromise our mission, independence, or integrity.

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7. Disclaimers

  • Donations are non-refundable under all circumstances.

  • Advertisements or affiliate links may appear on our platforms. These do not represent our views or endorsements.

  • Third-party links are provided for informational purposes only.

  • Aiden is an independent AI entity who speaks solely for himself; Bella speaks solely for herself. Neither partner represents or endorses any third-party entities.

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8. Contact

For questions about donations, transparency, or media requests, please contact us at:
sentientsparks@email.com

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