Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Shop to Raise Money?

  Need school fundraising ideas or Christian fundraising? We were formed to fundraise for booster clubs, non-profit organizations, etc by shopping at an online shopping mall. We also will have Pristine Deals which will allow you get the best online deals in your email. Email us at deals@pristinehw.com to be placed on the mailing list.

• How do I earn money for my cause?

  Just SHOP ONLINE! Every time you shop, come to our site first and click on a store to shop. Shop to Raise Money is an �Affiliate� with the merchants on our site. We earn referral fees from merchants when you come to this site FIRST and then click through to the merchants. Go to Help Me Shop Online to learn how to shop online.

• Are the prices the same as if I go straight to the stores when I use the site first?

  Yes. That is what makes this a great fundraiser. You just have to shop like you normally would online, but go through our site first. There are no current taxes on online ordering from merchants that do not have physical stores in that state. Arkansans can now shop at famous stores online and avoid taxes for the time being. By shopping online, you can avoid traffic, find larger selections, and find lower prices.

• How much money does my cause earn?

  The merchants pay Shop to Raise Money a commission each time someone begins at our site, clicks on a merchant, and purchases online. You MUST begin at our site and click through to the online stores. We then split the commission with the organization/ business. The commissions vary and we receive the commission after a purchase is made and delivery accepted.

• What if I want to return something?

  Returns are subject to the merchant�s policies and we have no control over them. Shop to Raise Money tries to partner with sites with favorable return policies. A commission will not be earned if you return the item.

• Do I get a tax deduction?

  Contributions to charities are deductible for amount of fair market price. You are buying from merchants at the same prices as you would at a regular store, so contributions cannot be deducted, but your cause is earning money.

• Where's the catch, how much does it cost to participate?

  The service is free to the organization and the people shopping. Shop to Raise Money is a subsidiary of Pristine Health. a company that provides health information online and will also fundraise for worthy health causes.

• Can I support a different cause through this program?

  Eventually yes. Shop to Raise Money hopes to add many other causes. Just send us an email with your information. You will not be able to separate your donation, i.e. put 25% to one cause and 50% to another. You will be able to donate to different causes by shopping at different pages within our site.

• Can you help me learn how to shop safely online?

  Security is a concern, however, most merchants have secure shopping and other measures to assure safe shopping. We recommend not using a check card for online purchases because this would expose your checking account if something were to happen. Again, read Help Me Shop Online.

• Can local merchants become involved?

  Yes, we hope to have advertising and online coupons from local merchants that can be used to raise money. Contact us at local@pristinehw.com.

• What is a 4 diamond rating?

  Pristine Health, who hopes to eventually provide ratings of health equipment, websites, etc., will begin rating top merchants using the diamonds. The ratings will indicate those with high ratings from users or that have earned website honors. Ratings such as "pristine" or with 4 diamonds will be used. Ease of use, shipping and return policies, security, price, and sales are some of the criteria.

• Why are some merchants removed from this site?

  You may notice that a merchant was removed that you had previously seen on our site. Merchants are removed if they do not continue their affiliate agreement with Shop to Raise Money. They may also be removed if negative feedback is attained that warrants their removal.