Every UtilForge tool, the book How to Become Safer Online and the guides are free, and they stay free. Supporters give $3, $5 or $10 a month so they stay free for the people who need them most.
Who the free tools are for
People coming online for the first time, older people, families who look out for each other, job seekers, and anyone without money for paid software. These are the people scammers target most, and the people UtilForge speaks up for.
What your support pays for
Pays for about one printed large-print copy of the book every two months, for a library or community centre that asks.
Pays for about one printed large-print copy each month.
Pays for about two printed copies each month, and helps keep all 42 tools free and updated as scams change.
Printing one large-print copy costs about $3. Supporter money also pays for new editions of the free book and for keeping every tool working on phones and computers.
Payments are handled by Gumroad. Cancel or change your amount at any time.
Supporting is never needed
Every tool works the same whether or not you support. There is no sign-up, no advertising and no locked feature, and what you type stays on your device.
Other ways to help
- Share the free book with one person who would find it useful.
- Tell your local library or community centre that free printed copies can be requested at support@utilforge.org.
- Pass on one warning you learned here. Every warning shared helps the next person.
Questions about supporting
Do I need to support UtilForge to use the tools?
No. Every tool works the same whether or not you support, and what you type stays on your device. Supporting is a choice, never a condition.
What does my support pay for?
Keeping all 42 tools free and updated as scams change, new editions of the free book, and printed large-print copies for libraries and community centres that ask. Printing one large-print copy costs about $3.
How do I cancel or change my amount?
At any time, from your Gumroad library or the link in your receipt. There is no minimum period.
Is UtilForge a charity?
No. UtilForge is a public-interest project published by a small company, so support is not tax-deductible. It is a monthly contribution to keeping the tools, the book and the guides free.
Who handles the payment?
Gumroad handles the payment and sends your receipt. UtilForge never sees your card details.
Can my organisation help instead?
Yes. Organisations can buy Artificial Intelligence Tools for Work, or ask about printed copies for their community. Email support@utilforge.org.
Thank you for helping to build a safer online world for all.