[tor-commits] [donate/master] WIP question 36 is done. 37 and on pending.

peterh at torproject.org peterh at torproject.org
Mon Dec 2 20:07:31 UTC 2019


commit 743104bc1627a1f173828e01c11b01d5a2621e1f
Author: Stephanie Kirtiadi <skirtiadi at giantrabbit.com>
Date:   Mon Nov 25 17:58:02 2019 -0800

    WIP question 36 is done. 37 and on pending.
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@@ -18,17 +18,17 @@
       <ol class="questions">
         <li>
           <h2 class="question">{% trans %}How else can I donate to the Tor Project?{% endtrans %}</h2>
-          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Note: if you wish to donate to the Tor Project by <a href="https://2019.www.torproject.org/donate/donate.html.en" target="_blank">credit card or PayPal, please click here.</a>{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Note: if you wish to donate to the Tor Project by <a class="hyperlinks links" href="https://2019.www.torproject.org/donate/donate.html.en" target="_blank">credit card or PayPal, please click here.</a>{% endtrans %}</p>
           <p class="answer">{% trans %}The Tor Project also offers the following alternative donation methods:{% endtrans %}</p>
           <ul>
-            <li><a href="/cryptocurrency" target="_blank">{% trans %}Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies{% endtrans %}</a></li>
-            <li><a href="/cryptocurrency" target="_blank">{% trans %}BTCPayServer{% endtrans %}</a></li>
-            <li><a href="https://twitter.com/torproject/status/1196820407950741520" target="_blank">{% trans %}BottlePay{% endtrans %}</a></li>
-            <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13APoplGDSGfyj-El12pH8aF1iBGN5ukNhhCQcsLgMZA/edit#bookmark=id.k7269xvazoh5" target="_blank">{% trans %}Amazon Smile{% endtrans %}</a></li>
-            <li><a href="https://givingassistant.org/np#tor-project-inc" target="_blank">{% trans %}Giving Assistant{% endtrans %}</a></li>
-            <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13APoplGDSGfyj-El12pH8aF1iBGN5ukNhhCQcsLgMZA/edit#bookmark=id.rk7dem6f7qd9" target="_blank">{% trans %}EU Bank Transfer{% endtrans %}</a></li>
-            <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13APoplGDSGfyj-El12pH8aF1iBGN5ukNhhCQcsLgMZA/edit#bookmark=id.l9u187hxr4lb" target="_blank">{% trans %}Checks or Money Orders{% endtrans %}</a></li>
-            <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13APoplGDSGfyj-El12pH8aF1iBGN5ukNhhCQcsLgMZA/edit#bookmark=id.nkvgjbghskyu" target="_blank">{% trans %}Stock Donation{% endtrans %}</a></li>
+            <li><a class="hyperlinks links" href="/cryptocurrency" target="_blank">{% trans %}Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies{% endtrans %}</a></li>
+            <li><a class="hyperlinks links" href="/cryptocurrency" target="_blank">{% trans %}BTCPayServer{% endtrans %}</a></li>
+            <li><a class="hyperlinks links" href="https://twitter.com/torproject/status/1196820407950741520" target="_blank">{% trans %}BottlePay{% endtrans %}</a></li>
+            <li><a class="hyperlinks links" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13APoplGDSGfyj-El12pH8aF1iBGN5ukNhhCQcsLgMZA/edit#bookmark=id.k7269xvazoh5" target="_blank">{% trans %}Amazon Smile{% endtrans %}</a></li>
+            <li><a class="hyperlinks links" href="https://givingassistant.org/np#tor-project-inc" target="_blank">{% trans %}Giving Assistant{% endtrans %}</a></li>
+            <li><a class="hyperlinks links" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13APoplGDSGfyj-El12pH8aF1iBGN5ukNhhCQcsLgMZA/edit#bookmark=id.rk7dem6f7qd9" target="_blank">{% trans %}EU Bank Transfer{% endtrans %}</a></li>
+            <li><a class="hyperlinks links" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13APoplGDSGfyj-El12pH8aF1iBGN5ukNhhCQcsLgMZA/edit#bookmark=id.l9u187hxr4lb" target="_blank">{% trans %}Checks or Money Orders{% endtrans %}</a></li>
+            <li><a class="hyperlinks links" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13APoplGDSGfyj-El12pH8aF1iBGN5ukNhhCQcsLgMZA/edit#bookmark=id.nkvgjbghskyu" target="_blank">{% trans %}Stock Donation{% endtrans %}</a></li>
           </ul>
           <p class="answer">{% trans %}If you have any questions or would like to receive a thank-you gift after making a donation with one of the methods above, please email <span class="email">giving(at)torproject.org</span>.{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
@@ -45,24 +45,24 @@
         </li>
         <li>
           <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Can anyone use Tor?{% endtrans %}</h2>
-          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Yes! Tor is free, and anyone can use it.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}To get started, you will need to <a class="hyperlinks" target="_blank" href="https://www.torproject.org/projects/torbrowser.html.en"><span class="links">download Tor Browser</span></a>.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}We offer instructions on how to download for <a class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank" href="https://www.torproject.org/projects/torbrowser.html.en#windows">Windows</a>, <a class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank" href="https://www.torproject.org/projects/torbrowser.html.en#macosx">Mac OS X</a> and <a class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank" href="https://www.torproject.org/projects/torbrowser.html.en#linux">Linux</a>.{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Yes! Tor is free, and anyone can use it.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}To get started, you will need to <a class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank" href="https://www.torproject.org/projects/torbrowser.html.en"><span class="links">download Tor Browser</span></a>.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}We offer instructions on how to download for <a class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank" href="https://www.torproject.org/projects/torbrowser.html.en#windows">Windows</a>, <a class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank" href="https://www.torproject.org/projects/torbrowser.html.en#macosx">Mac OS X</a>, <a class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank" href="https://www.torproject.org/projects/torbrowser.html.en#linux">Linux</a>, and <a class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank" href="https://www.torproject.org/download/#android">Android</a>.{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
           <h2 class="question">{% trans %}What kinds of people support Tor?{% endtrans %}</h2>
-          <p class="answer">{% trans %}All kinds of people.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}Thousands of individuals have donated to support the Tor Project, and we have also received funding from a wide range of organizations including Google, the Ford Foundation, the Knight Foundation, Reddit, the U.S. National Science Foundation, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Human Rights Watch, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Omidyar Network, SRI International, and Radio Free Asia.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}People also support Tor in non-financial ways, for example by running Tor relays to help carry traffic for other users.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}In addition, everybody who uses Tor is helping to keep other users safe and anonymous, because the more people using Tor, the harder it is to identify any single individual.{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}All kinds of people.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}Thousands of individuals have donated to support the Tor Project, and we have also received funding from <a class="hyperlinks links" href="https://www.torproject.org/about/sponsors/" target="_blank">a wide range of organizations</a> including Google, the Ford Foundation, the Knight Foundation, Reddit, the U.S. National Science Foundation, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Human Rights Watch, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Omidyar Network, SRI International, and Open Technology Fund.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}People also support Tor in non-financial ways, for example by <a class="hyperlinks links" href="https://community.torproject.org/relay/" target="_blank">running Tor relays</a> to help carry traffic for other users.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}In addition, everybody who uses Tor is helping to keep 
 other users safe and anonymous, because the more people using Tor, the harder it is to identify any single individual.{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
           <h2 class="question">{% trans %}How does the Tor software work to protect people's anonymity?{% endtrans %}</h2>
-          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Tor protects you by bouncing your communications around the Tor network, which is a distributed network of relays run by volunteers all around the world.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}If someone is watching your internet connection, Tor prevents them from finding out what sites you are visiting.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}It also prevents sites you visit from finding out where you're located.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}You can read more about how Tor works on our <a class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank" href="https://www.torproject.org/about/overview.html.en">overview page.{% endtrans %}</a>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Tor protects you by bouncing your communications around the Tor network, which is a distributed network of relays run by volunteers all around the world.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}If someone is watching your internet connection, Tor prevents them from finding out what sites you are visiting.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}It also prevents sites you visit from finding out where you're located.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}<a class="hyperlinks links" href="https://youtu.be/JWII85UlzKw" target="_blank">Watch this video</a> to learn more about how Tor works.{% endtrans %}</a>
           </p>
         </li>
         <li>
           <h2 class="question">{% trans %}I would like to know more about how Tor works, what onion services are, or how to run a relay.{% endtrans %}</h2>
-          <p class="answer">{% trans %}<a class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank" href="https://www.torproject.org/docs/faq.html.en">This Tor Project FAQ</a> has answers to all those questions, and more.{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}<a class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank" href="https://support.torproject.org/faq/">This Tor Project FAQ</a> has answers to all those questions, and more.{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
           <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Does the Tor software work?{% endtrans %}</h2>
-          <p class="answer">{% trans %}We believe Tor is the best solution available today, and we know that it does a better job of keeping you safely anonymous than other options such as VPNs, proxychains, or browser "private browsing" modes.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}We know that both the Russian government and the NSA have tried in the past to crack Tor, and failed.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}The Electronic Frontier Foundation says that Tor offers <a class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank" href="https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2014/07/7-things-you-should-know-about-tor">some of the strongest anonymity software that exists</a>, and in his book Data and Goliath, security expert Bruce Schneier wrote "The current best tool to protect your anonymity when browsing the web is Tor."{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}We believe Tor is the best solution available today, and we know that it does a better job of keeping you safely anonymous than other options such as VPNs, proxychains, or browser "private browsing" modes.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}We know that both the Russian government and the NSA have tried in the past to crack Tor, and failed.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}The Electronic Frontier Foundation says that Tor offers <a class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank" href="https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2014/07/7-things-you-should-know-about-tor">some of the strongest anonymity software that exists</a>, and in his book Data and Goliath, security expert Bruce Schneier wrote, "the current best tool to protect your anonymity when browsing the web is Tor."{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
           <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Is what Tor does legal? Can I get in trouble for using it?{% endtrans %}</h2>
@@ -74,11 +74,11 @@
         </li>
         <li>
           <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Where does the Tor Project's money come from?{% endtrans %}</h2>
-          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Tor is supported by United States government funding agencies, NGOs, private foundations, research institutions, private companies, and over 20,000 personal donations from people like you.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}(See <a class="hyperlinks links single-link" target="_blank" href="https://www.torproject.org/about/sponsors.html.en">https://www.torproject.org/about/sponsors</a> for more.){% endtrans %} {% trans %}While we are grateful for this funding, we don't want the Tor Project to become too dependent on any single source.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}Crowdfunding allows us to diversify our donor base and is unrestricted -- it allows us to spend the money on the projects we think are most important and respond quickly to changing events.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}And so, we are asking you to help financially support us, to increase the Tor Project's independence and ensure the sustainability of the products and services we provide.{% endtrans %}</p
 >
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Tor is supported by United States government funding agencies, NGOs, private foundations, research institutions, private companies, and over 20,000 personal donations from people like you.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}(See our <a class="hyperlinks links single-link" target="_blank" href="https://www.torproject.org/about/sponsors">Sponsors Page</a> for more.){% endtrans %} {% trans %}While we are grateful for this funding, we don't want the Tor Project to become too dependent on any single source.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}Crowdfunding allows us to diversify our donor base and is unrestricted -- it allows us to spend the money on the projects we think are most important and respond quickly to changing events.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}And so, we are asking you to help financially support us, to increase the Tor Project's independence and ensure the sustainability of the products and services we provide.{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
           <h2 class="question">{% trans %}How much money does the Tor Project spend annually, and what is it used for?{% endtrans %}</h2>
-          <p class="answer">{% trans %}The Tor Project spends about $4 million annually.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}About 80% of the Tor Project's spending goes to staffing, mostly software engineers.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}About 10% goes towards administrative costs such as accounting and legal costs and bank fees.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}The remaining 10% is spent on travel, meetings and conferences, which are important for Tor because the Tor community is global.{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}The Tor Project spends about $5 million annually.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}About 80% of the Tor Project's spending goes to staffing, mostly software engineers.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}About 10% goes towards administrative costs such as accounting and legal costs and bank fees.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}The remaining 10% is spent on travel, meetings and conferences, which are important for Tor because the Tor community is global.{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
           <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Is my donation tax-deductible?{% endtrans %}</h2>
@@ -91,23 +91,39 @@
           Seattle, WA  98194<br>
           <b>Phone number:</b> 206-420-3136<br>
           <b>Contact person:</b> Isabela Bagueros, Executive Director<br>{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <p class="answer" style="margin: 1em;"">{% trans %}For European bank transfers, we have an arrangement with the Renewable Freedom Foundation to provide tax-deductible donations for Europeans.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}They will issue a donation receipt <a href="https://renewablefreedom.org/contact/" target="_blank" class="hyperlinks links">upon request</a>.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}The account information is as follows:{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <p class="answer" style="margin: 1em;">{% trans %}<b>Renewable Freedom Foundation</b><br>
+          IBAN: DE17721500000053693701<br>
+          BIC: BYLADEM1ING<br>
+          Sparkasse Ingolstadt<br>
+          Rathausplatz 6<br>
+          85049 Ingolstadt{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
           <h2 class="question">{% trans %}If I am not in the United States, can I still donate?{% endtrans %}</h2>
           <p class="answer">{% trans %}Yes, definitely.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}Your donation probably isn't tax-deductible (unless you pay taxes on U.S. income) but we would very much appreciate your support.{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
+          <h2 class="question">{% trans %}It's important to me that my donation be tax-deductible, but I don't pay taxes in the United States.{% endtrans %}</h2>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Right now, we can only offer tax-deductibility to donors who pay taxes in the United States.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}If it's important to you that your donations be tax-deductible in a different country, let us know and we will try to offer tax-deductibility in your country in the future.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}Or, if you are in Germany, France, or Sweden, these organizations support the Tor network and may be able to offer you tax-deductibility for your donation.{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}<a href="https://www.torservers.net/" target="_blank" class="hyperlinks links">torservers.net</a> is a German charitable non-profit that runs a wide variety of exit relays worldwide.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}They also like donations of bandwidth from ISPs.{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}<a href="https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Noisebridge_Tor" target="_blank" class="hyperlinks links">Noisebridge</a> is a US-based 501(c)(3) non-profit that collects donations and turns them into more US-based exit relay capacity.{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}<a href="https://nos-oignons.net/" target="_blank" class="hyperlinks links">Nos Oignons</a> is a French charitable non-profit that runs fast exit relays in France.{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}<a href="https://www.dfri.se/donera/?lang=en" target="_blank" class="hyperlinks links">DFRI</a> is a Swedish non-profit running exit relays.{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}These organizations are not the same as <a href="/" target="_blank" class="hyperlinks links">The Tor Project, Inc</a>, but we consider that a good thing.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}They're run by nice people who are part of the Tor community.{% endtrans %}</p>
+        </li>
+        <li>
           <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Can I donate to a specific project, or restrict my donation to a particular purpose?{% endtrans %}</h2>
           <p class="answer">{% trans %}No, sorry.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}If we accept a donation from someone who has specified how they want it used, we're required by the IRS to track and report separately on that money.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}That would be a big administrative burden for a small organization, and we don't think it's a good idea for us.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}However, we would be very happy to hear your ideas and feedback about our work.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}If you're donating using a mechanism that allows for comments, feel free to send your thoughts that way.{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
           <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Can I donate while using Tor Browser?{% endtrans %}</h2>
           <p class="answer">{% trans %}Yes! In our testing, donation works via Tor Browser.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}If you run into problems, please contact <span class="email">giving(at)torproject.org</span>.{% endtrans %}</p>
-          <p class="answer">{% trans %}For users logging in to Paypal: some people had no problem donating via PayPal while using Tor Browser.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}In past years, some people couldn't complete the donation process, and one person had their PayPal account temporarily frozen.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}If you run into any problems donating via PayPal, please let us know.{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}For users logging in to Paypal: some people had no problem donating via PayPal while using Tor Browser.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}Some users experience issues because PayPal limits the number of times an IP address can be used in a certain period of time.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}This is to prevent fraud from card testers.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}If you run into an issue, please try again.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}Unfortunately, when we are receiving a high volume of donations, you might need to use a different browser.{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
           <h2 class="question">{% trans %}How can I donate via debit or credit card?{% endtrans %}</h2>
-          <p class="answer">{% trans %}To donate using a major credit card or debit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) or via PayPal, please visit our <a href="https://donate.torproject.org">donate page</a>.{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}To donate using a major credit card or debit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) or via PayPal, please visit our <a class="hyperlinks links" href="/">donate page</a>.{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
           <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Why do you ask for my address and similar information?{% endtrans %}</h2>
@@ -115,71 +131,88 @@
         </li>
         <li>
           <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Why is there a minimum donation?{% endtrans %}</h2>
-          <p class="answer">{% trans %}People who have stolen credit card information often donate to nonprofits as a way of testing whether the card works.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}These people typically use a very small amount for their testing, and we've found that setting a $1 minimum donation seems to deter them.{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}People who have stolen credit card information often donate to nonprofits as a way of testing whether the card works.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}These people typically use a very small amount for their testing, and we've found that setting a $2 minimum donation seems to deter them.{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
           <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Is there a maximum donation?{% endtrans %}</h2>
-          <p class="answer">{% trans %}No, no, no! More funding from you means we can do more things we are excited to do, like hire a person to monitor the Tor network full time, or research, test, and implement ideas we have for making the Tor network even stronger.{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Nope.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}More funding from you means we can do more things we are excited to do, like hire a person to monitor the Tor network full time, or research, test, and implement ideas we have for making the Tor network even stronger.{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
-          <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Can I donate via bitcoin?{% endtrans %}</h2>
-          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Yes! We accept <a class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank" href="https://www.torproject.org/donate/donate-options.html.en">bitcoin via BitPay</a>.{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <h2 class="question">{% trans %}If I want my donation to be anonymous, what is the best way for me to donate?{% endtrans %}</h2>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}You can donate by sending us a postal money order.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}You can donate via bitcoin or another cryptocurrency if you have it set up in a way that preserves your anonymity.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}You can buy cash gift cards and mail them to us.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}There are probably other ways to donate anonymously that we haven't thought of -- maybe you will.{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
-          <h2 class="question">{% trans %}If I want my donation to be anonymous, what is the best way for me to donate?{% endtrans %}</h2>
-          <p class="answer">{% trans %}You can donate by <a class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank" href="https://www.torproject.org/donate/donate-options.html.en#cash">sending us a postal money order</a>.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}You can donate via bitcoin if you have bitcoin set up in a way that preserves your anonymity.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}You can buy cash gift cards and mail them to us.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}There are probably other ways to donate anonymously that we haven't thought of-- maybe you will :){% endtrans %}
-          </p>
+          <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Can I donate by mail?{% endtrans %}</h2>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Yes.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}Our mailing address is <b>The Tor Project, 217 First Avenue South #4903, Seattle WA 98194, USA</b>.{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
-          <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Is the Tor Project required to identify me as a donor to the United States government, or to any other authority?{% endtrans %}</h2>
-          <p class="answer">{% trans %}If you donate $5,000 or more to the Tor Project in a single year, we are required to report the donation amount and your name and address (if we have it) to the IRS, on Schedule B of the Form 990, which is filed annually.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}However, it's normal for nonprofits to redact individual donor information from the copy of the 990 that's made publicly-available, and that's what we do.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}We are not required to identify donors to any other organization or authority, and we do not.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}(Also, if you wanted, you could give us $4,999 in late 2018 and $4,999 in early 2019.){% endtrans %}</p>
+          <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Do you accept cash donations?{% endtrans %}</h2>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Yes.{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
-          <h2 class="question">{% trans %}In your privacy policy, you say you will never publicly identify me as a donor without my permission.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}What does that mean?{% endtrans %}</h2>
-          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Yes, that's right.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}If you donate to the Tor Project, there will be some people at the Tor Project who know about your donation.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}However, we will never publicly identify you as a donor, unless you have given us permission to do so.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}That means we won't post your name on our website, thank you on Twitter, or do anything else that would publicly identify you as someone who has donated.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}If we decide we would like to publicly name you as a donor, we will ask you first, and will not do it until and unless you say it's okay.{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Can I donate via AmazonSmile?{% endtrans %}</h2>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Amazon Smile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}The difference is that when you shop on Amazon Smile, the Amazon Smile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice.{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}<a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ch/20-8096820" target="_blank" class="hyperlinks links">Set up the Tor Project on Amazon Smile</a>{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
-          <h2 class="question">{% trans %}It's important to me that my donation be tax-deductible, but I don't pay taxes in the United States.{% endtrans %}</h2>
-          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Right now, we can only offer tax-deductibility to donors who pay taxes in the United States.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}If it's important to you that your donations be tax-deductible in a different country, let us know and we will try to offer tax-deductibility in your country in future.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}Or, if you are in Germany, France or Sweden, <a class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank" href="https://www.torproject.org/docs/faq.html.en#RelayDonations">these organizations support the Tor network</a> and may be able to offer you tax-deductibility for your donation.{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Can I donate via Giving Assistant?{% endtrans %}</h2>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Giving Assistant helps you donate a percentage of your cash back earnings to us with every purchase you make at 3,000+ popular online retailers.{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}<a href="https://givingassistant.org/np#tor-project-inc" target="_blank" class="hyperlinks links">Use Giving Assistant to save money and support the Tor Project</a>{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
-          <h2 class="question">{% trans %}What if I don't want to use credit card or PayPal? Is there another way I can donate?{% endtrans %}</h2>
-          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Yes! Here is a list of <a href="https://www.torproject.org/donate/donate-options.html.en" class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank">other ways you can donate.</a>{% endtrans %}
-          </p>
+          <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Can I make a stock donation?{% endtrans %}</h2>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}You can donate stock to the Tor Project.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}Please let us know in advance if you are transmitting securities via DTC by contacting us at <span class="email">giving(at)torproject.org</span>.{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <p class="answer" style="margin: 1em;">{% trans %}Brokerage Firm: Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.{% endtrans %}<br>
+          {% trans %}Account Name: The Tor Project{% endtrans %}<br>
+          {% trans %}Contact: Jeffrey K. Miller: 206.464.3564{% endtrans %}<br>
+          {% trans %}E-mail: <span class="email">jeffrey.k.miller(at)ml.com</span>{% endtrans %}<br>
+          {% trans %}FAX: 206.388.4456{% endtrans %}<br>
+          {% trans %}The Tor Project Account #: ***-*3016{% endtrans %}<br>
+          {% trans %}DTC #: 8862{% endtrans %}<br>
+          {% trans %}Tax ID #: 20-8096820{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
-          <h2 class="question">{% trans %}What is your donor privacy policy?{% endtrans %}</h2>
-          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Here is the Tor Project <a class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank" href="/{{ langcode }}/privacy-policy">donor privacy policy</a>.{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Is the Tor Project required to identify me as a donor to the United States government, or to any other authority?{% endtrans %}</h2>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}If you donate $5,000 or more to the Tor Project in a single year, we are required to report the donation amount and your name and address (if we have it) to the IRS, on Schedule B of the Form 990, which is filed annually.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}However, it's normal for nonprofits to redact individual donor information from the copy of the 990 that's made publicly-available, and that's what we do.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}We are not required to identify donors to any other organization or authority, and we do not.{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
-          <h2 class="question">{% trans %}What is your refund policy?{% endtrans %}</h2>
-          <p class="answer">{% trans %}If you want your donation refunded, please tell us by emailing <span class="email">giving(at)torproject.org</span>.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}To process your refund we'll need to know the date of your donation, the amount you donated, your full name, the payment method you used and your country of origin.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}Please also tell us why you're asking for a refund.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}Please note that some payment methods won't support refunds, or require them to be made in a specific way, so we may need additional information from you in order to process yours.{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <h2 class="question">{% trans %}In your privacy policy, you say you will never publicly identify me as a donor without my permission.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}What does that mean?{% endtrans %}</h2>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Yes, that's right.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}If you donate to the Tor Project, there will be some people at the Tor Project who know about your donation.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}However, we will never publicly identify you as a donor, unless you have given us permission to do so.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}That means we won't post your name on our website, thank you on Twitter, or do anything else that would publicly identify you as someone who has donated.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}If we decide we would like to publicly name you as a donor, we will ask you first, and will not do it until and unless you say it's okay.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}If you talk about your donation on social media (and we appreciate you doing so!), we will take that to mean it’s okay for us to engage with or amplify your post.{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
-          <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Can I donate by mail?{% endtrans %}</h2>
-          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Yes.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}Our mailing address is The Tor Project, 217 First Avenue South #4903, Seattle WA 98194, USA{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <h2 class="question">{% trans %}What is your donor privacy policy?{% endtrans %}</h2>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Here is the Tor Project <a class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank" href="/{{ langcode }}/privacy-policy">donor privacy policy</a>.{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
-          <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Do you accept cash donations?{% endtrans %}</h2>
-          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Yes{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <h2 class="question">{% trans %}What is your refund policy?{% endtrans %}</h2>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}If you want your donation refunded, please tell us by emailing <span class="email">giving(at)torproject.org</span>.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}To process your refund we'll need to know the date of your donation, the amount you donated, your full name, the payment method you used and your country of origin.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}Please also tell us why you're asking for a refund.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}Please note that some payment methods won't support refunds, or require them to be made in a specific way, so we may need additional information from you in order to process yours.{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
           <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Does Tor Project accept matching donations?{% endtrans %}</h2>
-          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Yes! Many companies --such as Google, Microsoft, eBay, PayPal, Apple, Verizon, Red Hat, many universities, and others-- will match donations made by their employees.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}The fastest way to find out if your company matches donations is usually by checking with your HR department, or you can search for your company name at <a class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank" href="https://www.matchinggifts.com/rit/">https://www.matchinggifts.com/rit/</a>.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}If your company isn't currently set up to match donations to the Tor Project, we would be happy to help with the paperwork.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}If you want help figuring out the process, write us at <span class="email">giving(at)torproject.org</a>.{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Yes! Many companies --such as Google, Microsoft, eBay, PayPal, Apple, Verizon, Red Hat, many universities, and others-- will match donations made by their employees.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}The fastest way to find out if your company matches donations is usually by checking with your HR department.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}If you want help figuring out the process, write us at <span class="email">giving(at)torproject.org</a>.{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
           <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Can I become a Tor Project member?{% endtrans %}</h2>
-          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Right now, we don't have a membership program, but we may set one up in the future.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}If you want to get involved with the Tor Project, <a class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank" href="https://www.torproject.org/getinvolved/volunteer.html.en">this is a good place to start</a>.{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Right now, we don't have a membership program, but we may set one up in the future.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}If you want to get involved with the Tor Project, <a class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank" href="https://community.torproject.org">this is a good place to start</a>.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}We do have two giving programs - Champions of Privacy and Defenders of Privacy.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}Champions of Privacy donate $1,000 or more per year and enjoy special perks and access.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}Defenders of Privacy sign up to donate monthly and receive an exclusive patch.{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
           <h2 class="question">{% trans %}How can I get a Tor t-shirt or stickers?{% endtrans %}</h2>
-          <p class="answer">{% trans %}A variety of thank-you gifts for donors, including t-shirts, hoodies and stickers, are presented on our main <a href="https://donate.torproject.org">donation page</a>.{% endtrans %}</p>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}A variety of thank-you gifts for donors, including t-shirts, hoodies and stickers, are presented on our main <a class="hyperlinks links" href="/">donation page</a>.{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
           <h2 class="question">{% trans %}If I want to stay in touch with the Tor Project, what's the best way for me to do that?{% endtrans %}</h2>
           <p class="answer">{% trans %}You can sign up to receive <a class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank" href="https://newsletter.torproject.org/">Tor News</a>, read the <a class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank" href="https://blog.torproject.org/">Tor Blog</a>, or <a class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/torproject">follow us on Twitter</a>.{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
+          <h2 class="question">{% trans %}What if I don't want to use credit card or PayPal? Is there another way I can donate?{% endtrans %}</h2>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Yes! Here is a list of <a href="https://www.torproject.org/donate/donate-options.html.en" class="hyperlinks links" target="_blank">other ways you can donate.</a>{% endtrans %}
+          </p>
+        </li>
+        <li>
+          <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Do you accept cash donations?{% endtrans %}</h2>
+          <p class="answer">{% trans %}Yes{% endtrans %}</p>
+        </li>
+        <li>
           <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Does the Tor Project participate in the Combined Federal Campaign program?{% endtrans %}</h2>
           <p class="answer">{% trans %}No, Tor doesn't currently participate in the CFC program.{% endtrans %} {% trans %}If you'd like to get Tor added to the CFC program in your location, that would be great: please let us know if you need any help.{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
@@ -191,10 +224,10 @@
           <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Can I donate hardware?{% endtrans %}</h2>
           <p class="answer">{% trans %}Typically no, we don't encourage people to donate hardware. But if you want to make a hardware donation that you think might be especially useful for us, please mail giving(at)torproject.org.{% endtrans %}<br />
           {% trans %}The Tor project manages multiple machines in multiple locations, all aimed at helping the Tor project develop software design to protect people's anonymity. It does not, in itself, run the Tor network.{% endtrans %}<br />
-          {% trans %}Machines for helping the Tor project develop software are generally paid for by the Tor project or donated by friendly organisations. If you wish to donate hardware resources, it's generally expected the hardware will be fully under the control of the <a href="https://help.torproject.org/tsa/">Tor Sysadmin Team</a>. Details of the requirements are documented in the <a href="https://help.torproject.org/tsa/doc/hardware-requirements/">team wiki</a>.{% endtrans %}<br/>
+          {% trans %}Machines for helping the Tor project develop software are generally paid for by the Tor project or donated by friendly organisations. If you wish to donate hardware resources, it's generally expected the hardware will be fully under the control of the <a class="hyperlinks links" href="https://help.torproject.org/tsa/">Tor Sysadmin Team</a>. Details of the requirements are documented in the <a class="hyperlinks links" href="https://help.torproject.org/tsa/doc/hardware-requirements/">team wiki</a>.{% endtrans %}<br/>
           {% trans %}It's possible for the Tor project to run only *services* on top of an already existing operating system as well, but we prefer to run the entire stack ourselves.{% endtrans %}
-          {% trans %}<a href="https://help.torproject.org/tsa/">Tor Sysadmin Team</a>{% endtrans %}<br />
-          {% trans %}<a href="https://help.torproject.org/tsa/doc/hardware-requirements/">Hardware requirements</a>{% endtrans %}</p>
+          {% trans %}<a class="hyperlinks links" href="https://help.torproject.org/tsa/">Tor Sysadmin Team</a>{% endtrans %}<br />
+          {% trans %}<a class="hyperlinks links" href="https://help.torproject.org/tsa/doc/hardware-requirements/">Hardware requirements</a>{% endtrans %}</p>
         </li>
         <li>
           <h2 class="question">{% trans %}Can I donate my time?{% endtrans %}</h2>





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