# How funding works

Sponsor Driven supports multiple funding paths so competitors can grow sustainable support.

## 1. One-time contributions

A supporter or organisation can make a one-off payment to a competitor.

Typical uses include:

* Entry fees
* Tyres and consumables
* Testing costs
* Travel and event expenses

## 2. Memberships (recurring support)

Where enabled, competitors can offer recurring support tiers with specific benefits.

This model is useful for:

* Predictable monthly support
* Ongoing community engagement
* Structured supporter perks

## 3. Sponsorship deals

Sponsorship deals are structured partnerships between competitors and organisations.

These often include:

* Defined deliverables
* Timeframes
* Payment structure
* Reporting expectations

## How funds move

1. A payment is made through the platform's payment flow.
2. Funds appear in competitor balances according to processing rules.
3. Eligible balances can be withdrawn after payout requirements are met.

See full payout flow: [Receiving payouts](/reference-guides/receiving-payouts.md)

## What Sponsor Driven does and does not do

Sponsor Driven provides platform infrastructure for discovery, profiles, and transactions. For legal responsibilities and boundaries, always refer to:

* [Terms & conditions](/legal/terms-and-conditions.md)
* [Legal in plain English](/legal/plain-english.md)


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