Gift & Reward Tax Disclaimer

Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Gifts, rewards, credits, discounts, prizes, sweepstakes winnings, referral incentives, and other promotional benefits distributed through Zerate may have tax implications under applicable federal, state, local, or international tax law.

1. Business Sender Responsibility

Businesses sending gifts or rewards are responsible for:

• understanding and complying with applicable gift-giving, fringe benefit, and tax-reporting obligations;
• issuing required tax forms or reports (e.g., IRS Forms 1099 or W-2) to recipients as required by law; and
• withholding taxes where required.

2. Recipient Responsibility

Recipients of gifts, rewards, prizes, or incentives are responsible for:

• reporting any taxable income arising from received benefits; and
• consulting with a qualified tax advisor regarding their specific tax obligations.

3. Zerate's Role

Zerate is a technology platform and does not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Zerate may provide certain transactional data or reports to assist with compliance but is not responsible for calculating, reporting, or withholding taxes on behalf of users, business senders, or recipients unless expressly agreed in a separate written agreement.

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