Donation Policy — Field Medium & FM Learning Hub
Our Commitment to Transparency
Field Medium (FM) and the FM Learning Hub are independent, self-funded educational initiatives designed to make the Field Medium model accessible to everyone.
Donations help keep the platform free, support ongoing research, and enable the creation of high-quality learning materials.
This Donation Policy explains how contributions are used, how they are governed, and what donors can expect in terms of transparency and accountability.
How Donations Are Used
All donations go directly toward supporting the FM Learning Hub and its development.
Funds may be used for:
1. Educational Content Production
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Creating videos, animations, diagrams, and written modules
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Developing visualizations and conceptual tools
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Hiring professional voice, video, or illustration support when needed
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2. Platform and Infrastructure Costs
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Website hosting and bandwidth
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Member platform maintenance
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Payment processing fees
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Software licenses needed for content creation
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3. Research & Development
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Producing whitepapers
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Building experimental proposals
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Computational and simulation tools
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Expanding the FM model documentation
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4. Future LMS Integration
If the FM Learning Hub transitions into a dedicated learning management system (LMS),
donations help ensure:
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Existing members retain free access
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The transition is smooth and sustainable
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The platform can scale as interest grows
What Donations Do Not Fund
To maintain clarity and trust:
❌ No donations are used for personal lifestyle expenses
❌ No funds are used for unrelated business ventures
❌ No money goes to third parties that are not directly tied to FM development
❌ No donations will ever be sold, loaned, or invested externally
Every contribution supports the FM project directly.
Your Access Remains Secure
If the FM Learning Hub eventually moves to a commercial LMS or paid model:
Everyone who registered before the transition
will retain grandfathered free access to all existing FM courses.
This guarantee is part of our long-term commitment to accessibility.
Voluntary Nature of Donations
Donations are 100% voluntary.
No donation is required to access the FM Learning Hub, and contributions do not grant special access or influence over scientific content.
You support the project simply because you believe in it.
Refund Policy
Because donations are voluntary and used immediately to support ongoing development, all contributions are considered non-refundable.
If you make an error during payment, you may contact us at:
📩 post@fieldmedium.com and we will assist you.
Data Protection
Payment information is handled securely by the third-party processor (e.g., Stripe or WhyDonate).
FM never receives or stores your card details.
Personal data is handled according to our Privacy Policy.
Public Recognition
By default, all donations are treated as anonymous.
If you wish your name to appear on a supporter list later, you may explicitly choose this option in your donor message or contact us.
Questions or Concerns?
If you want more information about how donations are used,
feel free to contact:
We are committed to openness, clarity, and transparency.