Giant Panda Protection Fund

This product is a symbolic conservation support purchase offered by Hygge Panda, a for-profit business registered in the State of Wyoming. It does not constitute a charitable donation made by the purchaser.

Hygge Panda is not a nonprofit organization and is not acting as an agent, partner, or representative of any conservation organization unless explicitly stated. No formal affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship is implied.

Proceeds from this product are used by Hygge Panda, at its discretion, to make periodic contributions to qualified wildlife conservation organizations and to support the operation and administration of Hygge Panda’s conservation initiatives. The timing, recipient organizations, and allocation of funds may vary based on conservation priorities, operational needs, and available resources.

This purchase does not convey ownership, guardianship, naming rights, or legal sponsorship of any individual animal. All species references are symbolic and for educational purposes only.

Hygge Panda reserves the right to modify conservation partners, funding goals, and program structure as necessary to ensure responsible and effective use of funds.

This purchase is not a tax-deductible charitable donation under U.S. or Wyoming law.

Because Hygge Panda is a for-profit entity, customers are not making a direct contribution to a 501(c)(3) organization and are not eligible to claim a charitable deduction for this purchase on federal or state tax returns.

Hygge Panda may, at its discretion, make donations to qualified nonprofit organizations and may claim those donations as business deductions where permitted by law. This does not affect the tax treatment of the customer’s purchase.

No charitable donation receipts will be issued to purchasers.

Sales tax, if applicable, is determined by state and local law and will be calculated and collected at checkout in accordance with Wyoming and U.S. tax regulations.

Hygge Panda directs conservation funding to established, mission-aligned organizations with proven experience in panda protection, habitat restoration, and species recovery. Contributions are allocated to organizations working on the ground and through accredited international conservation programs.

Giant Panda Conservation

For Giant Panda protection, rehabilitation, and reintroduction, funding is intended to support programs and institutions such as:

• China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP)The primary scientific authority overseeing giant panda breeding, habitat management, and “soft release” reintroduction programs in China.
• China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA) and affiliated nature reservesSupporting habitat restoration, ranger programs, and long-term population monitoring.
• Pandas InternationalA U.S.-based nonprofit providing medical equipment, field research support, and reforestation funding for panda reserves in China.

Red Panda Conservation

For Red Panda habitat protection and ecosystem restoration, funding is intended to support organizations such as:

• Red Panda NetworkFocused on community-based forest protection, anti-poaching patrols, and habitat corridor restoration across the Eastern Himalayas.
• Rainforest TrustSupporting large-scale habitat acquisition and permanent protection of high-biodiversity forests critical to red panda survival.

Funding Approach

Hygge Panda is a for-profit company and is not formally affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the organizations listed unless explicitly stated. Contributions are made independently by Hygge Panda, and recipient organizations may vary over time based on conservation priorities, funding needs, and program effectiveness.

All recipient organizations are selected based on conservation impact, transparency, and regulatory compliance. Updates on funded organizations and programs are provided through our annual Conservation & Financial Report.

How it breaks down:

• $12 = 10 to panda / 2 to hygge

• $60 = 50 to panda / 10 to hygge

• $120 = 100 to panda / 20 to hygge

• $1,000 = 830 to panda / 170 to hygge

17% of donations go toward supporting Hygge Panda.

By signing up for a recurring donation, Hygge Panda's share of the support decreases to 3%

Hygge Panda is committed to transparency and accountability in all conservation funding.

Annual Conservation & Financial Report

All contributors will receive an annual report each February summarizing:

• Total funds raised through the Hygge Panda Conservation Series
• Total amounts donated to conservation organizations during the previous calendar year
• Recipient organizations and supported conservation programs
• Allocation of funds between conservation contributions and operational support
• Progress toward stated conservation goals and funding targets

Ongoing Updates

Periodic updates may be provided throughout the year highlighting:

• New or continuing conservation recipients
• Habitat protection, restoration, or species recovery milestones
• Program adjustments based on conservation needs

Regulatory & NGO Reporting

Conservation organizations receiving funds from Hygge Panda are independently responsible for:

• Compliance with all applicable nonprofit, financial, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Issuance of audited financial statements and IRS Form 990 filings (where applicable)
• Program impact reporting in accordance with their governing laws and internal policies

Hygge Panda’s annual report will reference publicly available reports and disclosures from recipient organizations where relevant, but Hygge Panda does not control or audit the internal operations of these independent nonprofits.

This reporting structure is intended to provide contributors with clear visibility into how funds are raised, allocated, and applied toward conservation outcomes.

Conservation support purchases are final.

Once a contribution is made through the Hygge Panda Protection Fund, the funds are reserved for wildlife conservation and program operations and cannot be refunded or reversed.

As these are symbolic, non-physical products intended to support long-term conservation work, they are not eligible for returns, exchanges, or refunds.

Our 30-Day Happiness Guarantee continues to apply to all physical tea products and is unaffected by this policy.