Frequently asked questions
If something's still unclear after this, check how the leaderboard works.
How do I take #1?
Donate more than the current top confirmed amount, plus the minimum increment. If your amount doesn't clear that bar, you'll be told before you're sent to payment — not after.
What happens if my payment fails or I close the tab mid-checkout?
Nothing changes on the leaderboard. An entry only appears after Razorpay confirms the payment through a verified webhook — there's no pending or optimistic preview shown anywhere.
Can someone else outbid me right after I pay?
Yes. The board is live — anyone can beat your amount at any time during the active cycle. That's the entire mechanic.
Why can't I edit or cancel my entry after donating?
This is guest checkout — no account, no login, no session. There's nothing to sign back into, so the confirmation screen you see right after paying is the only record you get from us. Get a screenshot if you want one.
Where does the money actually go?
This site never holds or touches donor money. Payments settle directly to the cause's own registered account via Razorpay — this codebase only records who paid what, it doesn't move funds.
What are categories for?
Categories (Individual, Company, Brand, etc.) let you filter the board and see who's leading within a specific type of donor. They don't create separate must-outbid targets — the #1 spot you're chasing is always the single highest confirmed amount across the whole board.
What happens when a cycle ends?
The leaderboard runs in roughly three-month cycles. When one ends, its final ranking is archived as permanent, read-only history, and a new cycle starts from zero — no carried-over totals.
Can an entry be removed or corrected?
Yes, in cases like a payment dispute, refund, or an offline/bank-transfer donation that needs manual entry. That happens through moderator review, not automatically.
Is there a minimum donation?
There's a minimum increment over the current top amount, shown live on the donation form. There's no separate minimum for entering below #1 beyond what's enforced there.