Supporting the Project
How can I support the PatentReview project?
You can support the project by making a voluntary financial contribution.
At present, contributions can be made via:
bank transfer; or
the electronic payment methods available on the website.
We currently accept voluntary financial contributions in Hungarian Forint (HUF) and Euro (EUR).
How much can I contribute?
You are free to choose the amount of your contribution.
The amounts displayed on the website are simply suggested contribution levels intended to make the process more convenient.
Every contribution, regardless of its amount, helps support the project.
Why do you recommend bank transfers?
If possible, we kindly encourage you to support the project by direct bank transfer.
Card payment providers and payment intermediaries may charge transaction fees, meaning that a larger proportion of your contribution can be used directly for the project's objectives when you pay by bank transfer.
Nevertheless, every form of support is greatly appreciated.
Can I support the project anonymously?
Yes.
Several supporters have expressed a preference to contribute anonymously.
Where permitted by applicable law, PatentReview accepts anonymous voluntary financial contributions.
Will I receive confirmation of my contribution?
Yes.
If you contribute using one of the electronic payment methods available on the website, the payment provider will automatically send confirmation that the transaction has been completed successfully.
For bank transfers, we do not send a separate confirmation. If your bank confirms that the transfer has been successfully completed, you can be confident that your contribution has been received.
Can I support the project from another country?
Yes.
The project can be supported from abroad by international bank transfer (IBAN/SWIFT) or through the electronic payment methods available on the website.
Can a company or organisation support the project?
Yes.
If you wish to contribute on behalf of a company, foundation, association or other organisation, we kindly ask that you contact us before making the contribution.
Corporate and organisational support may require prior consultation or a written support agreement.
Will I receive anything in return for my contribution?
No.
A voluntary financial contribution is made solely to support the objectives of the PatentReview project and is provided without consideration.
A contribution does not confer any ownership rights, decision-making authority or editorial influence, nor does it affect the project's professional work.
Can a larger contribution influence the project's professional decisions?
No.
PatentReview's professional conclusions are based exclusively on the available evidence, technical analysis, scientific and technical literature, and applicable law.
The amount of a contribution does not, in any way, influence the project's technical, legal or professional decisions.
Can I request a refund?
A voluntary financial contribution is a non-commercial contribution made to support the objectives of the PatentReview project.
Accordingly, contributions are generally non-refundable once they have been made.
We therefore encourage you to consider your contribution carefully before making a payment. This does not affect any refund rights that may arise under applicable law.
What payment reference should I use for a bank transfer?
We recommend using the following payment reference:
"Voluntary Financial Contribution"
Can I support the project more than once?
Yes.
You are welcome to support the project at any time. Every voluntary financial contribution helps advance the project's professional objectives.
Can I contribute in instalments?
Yes.
There is no minimum or maximum contribution amount, and there is no limit on the number of contributions you may make.
How can I be confident that my contribution supports the project?
A voluntary financial contribution is a good-faith contribution towards the objectives of PatentReview. Individual supporters cannot, of course, trace the use of each individual payment.
We therefore undertake to publish regular updates on the project's financial progress, progress towards the funding goals, and the principal categories of expenditure.
All contributions are intended to be used in accordance with the published project objectives and the publicly available funding plan.
We are committed to transparency, public accountability and evidence-based communication.
Why do you ask companies and organisations to contact you before making a contribution?
Corporate and organisational contributions may require additional consultation, accounting arrangements or a written support agreement.
This helps ensure that each contribution is handled lawfully, transparently and under terms that are clear to both parties.
Do you accept every contribution?
No.
We reserve the right to decline contributions that would be unlawful, clearly abusive, or likely to compromise the independence or integrity of the project.
Our objective is to ensure that PatentReview remains professionally independent and credible under all circumstances.