Legal

Organizer agreement

Draft v1

Draft template. This text describes how Turnout works today. Have a Ghanaian lawyer review and adapt it (including Data Protection Act registration) before you launch.

This agreement applies to organizations that sell tickets or run voting through Turnout.

Fees

  • You receive exactly the price you set for each ticket and vote. The payment processing fee is paid by the buyer on top.
  • Turnout charges 2% of each withdrawal (the rate can be changed with notice). The payment provider's transfer fee is deducted from the amount sent to you.
  • The minimum withdrawal is GHS 20.00. There is no maximum.

Payouts

  • Your organization must be verified before its first withdrawal. We may ask for identification and proof of the event.
  • Each withdrawal needs a confirmation code sent to your email and approval by Turnout. We may delay or refuse a withdrawal we reasonably suspect is fraudulent.
  • Only the organization owner can add or change payout accounts.

Cancelling an event

  • If you cancel an event, you must refund buyers the price they paid. The refund comes from your Turnout balance.
  • You cannot cancel until your balance covers every refund. If you have already withdrawn the money, top up the shortfall first.
  • Revenue shares with collaborating organizations are debited from each organization in proportion to its share.

Your responsibilities

  • The event must be lawful, accurately described and held as advertised.
  • You are responsible for permits, taxes and your attendees' safety.
  • You are responsible for the actions of team members you invite and the collaborators you add.
  • Voting must be run fairly. Manipulating votes, or paying for votes on your own nominees to inflate results, may result in suspension.

Chargebacks and disputes

If a payment is reversed or disputed, the amount, and any provider fees, may be deducted from your balance or future payouts.