Changelog

All notable changes to Generous.nz are recorded here, grouped by version. Every deployed build has a version number, a git tag, and an entry below.

Versioning scheme

Versions follow MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH:

0.x — pre-launch. Minor bumps mark a completed build phase or major feature set; patches are bug fixes on the current build.
1.0.0 — first public launch.
1.x+ — post-launch: minor = new features, patch = fixes, major = breaking changes or significant re-architecture.

Each version is tagged in git (v0.2.0) and the current version is kept in package.json. See docs/version-control.md for how to cut a release.

Getting started — wholesale mention.

The "List products" step on the Getting Started page now also explains selling other businesses' products: add items from the wholesale catalogue and earn a commission of at least 10% on every sale, while the business fulfils the order. Added a "Browse wholesale catalogue" link.

Signup clickwrap consent.

Fundraiser and business sign-up now require ticking "I agree to the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and all site policies" (with links to the legal pages) before an account can be created — the submit button stays disabled until it's ticked and the API rejects signups without agreement.
Every acceptance is recorded in a consent log: user, terms version, IP address, user agent and timestamp, so the agreement can be proven later if needed.

Clarified Charity Verification Policy (v2.0).

Charity Verification Policy updated to v2.0: verification is an identity and registration check only (not endorsement, audit, financial-integrity or tax-deductibility confirmation), proof-of-authority and additional document requests, deregistration and investigation checks, pause/freeze powers, off-platform badge restrictions, and appeal verification.

Strengthened AML/CFT Policy (v3.0).

AML/CFT Policy updated to v3.0: explicit "not a financial service provider" and "no wallet or stored value facility", obligations limited to the Platform's own fee revenue, reliance on Stripe's regulated KYC/AML controls, additional risk indicators (refund patterns, high-risk goods, bank changes, VPNs, high-risk industries), document-request powers, permanent bans, sanctions restrictions, anonymous-donation metadata, and staff no-tipping-off and annual training duties.

Clarified Dispute Resolution Policy (v3.0).

Dispute Resolution Policy updated to v3.0: explicit "Platform cannot issue refunds" and refunds flow through the seller's Stripe account, two-business- day response expectations, evidence and investigation powers, new considerations (Stripe risk signals, prior history), expanded outcomes (suspension, item removal, commission freezes, proof requests), chargeback fees and bank-account debits, override powers, and a statement that the Platform is not a legal arbitrator.

Clarified Refund Policy (v3.0).

Refund Policy updated to v3.0: prominent "Platform never handles money" statement, refunds must be initiated by the seller/fundraiser from their own Stripe balance (wholesaler for wholesale items, organiser for tickets, fundraiser for their own items and donations), platform fees never refunded, commission reversal rules, chargeback fees from the seller's balance, Stripe bank-account debits when balances are insufficient, and Platform override/payout-pause powers during fraud, safety or CGA cases.

Expanded Prohibited Items List (v2.0).

Prohibited Items List updated to v2.0: new never-allowed categories (high-risk digital goods, financial services, surveillance equipment, hate material, adult products, CBD, licensed-professional items, unsafe/recalled items, licensed-installation items, misleading fundraising items), clearer weapon/cannabis/adult/crypto wording, new restricted categories (food, supplements, cosmetics, children's products, electrical goods, baby gear, event tickets, services), therapeutic-claims and charity-authorisation clauses, payout freezes, authority notification, permanent bans, and a fraud reporting address.

Strengthened Wholesaler Agreement (v3.0).

Wholesaler Agreement updated to v3.0: explicit "not a party to wholesaler/buyer contracts" and "not a financial service provider", authority and business-accuracy duties, proof-of-stock/authenticity rules, listing update duties, non-refundable fees and failed-card suspension, minimum-price adjustments, tracking and response-time duties, prompt refunds and chargeback-fee clarity, indemnity of the Platform, automated fraud monitoring, identity verification, DIA raffle compliance, and new defined terms.