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.

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.

Strengthened Fundraiser Agreement (v3.0).

Fundraiser Agreement updated to v3.0: explicit "not a party to fundraiser/donor contracts" and "not a financial service provider", authority requirements, campaign accuracy and evidence-of-funds rules, donor expectations (non-refundable, no imposed conditions), non-refundable fees and failed-card suspension, wholesaler indemnity of the Platform, minimum-price adjustments, Stripe payout timing disclaimers, automated fraud monitoring, identity verification, DIA raffle compliance, and new defined terms.

Strengthened Seller Agreement (v3.0).

Seller Agreement updated to v3.0: explicit "not a party to buyer/seller contracts" and "not a financial service provider", listing accuracy and evidence rules, non-refundable fees and failed-card suspension, tracking and response-time duties, wholesaler indemnity of the Platform, no misrepresenting wholesale products, Stripe payout timing disclaimers, automated fraud monitoring, identity verification, DIA raffle compliance, and defined terms for seller of record and platform fee.

Strengthened Privacy Policy (v3.0).

Privacy Policy updated to v3.0: explicit "not a financial service provider", expanded collection (Stripe metadata, communications, logs, images, location approximations, fraud signals), lawful bases, dedicated direct-charge Stripe section, business fulfilment sharing, overseas multi-jurisdiction disclosure, breach notification, longer fraud/audit retention, data portability, consent-based cookies, and an AI/automated processing section confirming personal data is not used to train AI models.

Strengthened Terms of Service (v3.0).

Terms of Service updated to v3.0 with stronger protections: explicit "not a financial service provider" and "not a party to buyer/seller contracts" statements, verifiable parental consent, no multi-account fee avoidance, document/evidence requests, campaign freezes during investigations, seller fulfilment and refund obligations, DIA raffle compliance, non-refundable fees, failed-fee suspension, no guarantee of delivery/success/accuracy, no liability for Stripe outages, outstanding fees after termination, and new Fraud & Misuse and Privacy & Data sections.