# Donation-based event admission: decision and checkout worksheet

Choose **one** rule for each admission pool. The words “donation ticket” do not explain whether a zero payment grants access. Verify actual platform behavior and get qualified local review before making tax or charitable-receipt claims.

## Admission rule

| Question | Decision / evidence |
|---|---|
| Event, date, zone and approved capacity | [ ] |
| Access model: free + optional gift / positive pay-what-you-can / fixed price + optional gift | [ ] |
| Does zero payment reserve admission? | [ ] |
| Does a contribution made without registration grant admission? | [ ] |
| What confirmation proves admission at the door? | [ ] |
| Who receives the contribution and what is it for? | [ ] |
| Who reviews legal, tax and receipt wording locally? | [ ] |

## Checkout acceptance cases

| Case | Expected admission result | Payment result | Actual result / evidence | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zero contribution | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| Small positive contribution | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| Suggested amount | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| Payment fails or is abandoned | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| Payment succeeds but ticket fails | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| Capacity sells out during checkout | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| Refund after ticket issued | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |

## Buyer-facing copy to adapt

> Admission is [free / available after a positive contribution / a fixed-price ticket]. [An additional contribution is optional / enter any amount above the stated minimum]. Your admission is confirmed only when you receive [specific ticket or RSVP confirmation]. The funds go to [named recipient and purpose]. [Any mandatory fees]. For questions about giving or entry, contact [channel].

Delete inapplicable phrases. Do not call a payment tax-deductible until a qualified local reviewer approves the precise statement. Track confirmed admissions, contributions and net receipts as separate figures.