TK-057 (D/E) Template Title: Donor Demands “Test It My Way” — Donor Messages & Donor Boundary Policy

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Template No.: TK-057 (D/E)

Template Title: Donor Demands “Test It My Way” — Donor Messages & Donor Boundary Policy

Related Research Case IDs / Cluster: Cluster D (Everyday Faith & Lay Donations) + Cluster E (Science/Testing/Misinformation)

Linked Templates / Policies:

• TK-043 Consent-First Testing Rule

• TK-044 Non-Invasive-First Policy

• TK-046 Lab Method Misunderstood — Public FAQ Sheet

• TK-047 De-escalation Script

• TK-051 No-Fast-Claims Policy

• TK-056 Right-Speech Communications Guide

• Institutional Policies for Relic Stewardship (HSWAGATA)

Date of form: ____ / ____ / ______

Prepared by / Role: _______________________

Office / Unit: ____________________________

Country / Location: _______________________

Confidentiality Level:
Internal only [ ] Restricted [ ] Sacred-Restricted / Sensitive [ ]

Use of this form (tick):
New case / action [ ] Follow-up [ ] Annual review [ ] Archive only [ ]

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TK-057 — Purpose

Use this template when a donor or lay supporter:

• demands a specific test, lab, or method (“test it my way”),

• links donation, gifts, or support to testing demands,

• pressures staff emotionally or spiritually (“I gave money, so you must test”),

• insists on invasive or harmful testing,

• threatens to withdraw support or create public trouble if refused.

This template protects:

• relic safety,

• staff boundaries, and

• ethical donor relationships.

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A. Donor Request Intake

1. Date received: ____ / ____ / ______

2. Received by (name/role): ____________________________________

3. Donor name (if known): _____________________________________

4. Donor type:
   ☐ Individual ☐ Family ☐ Group ☐ Foundation ☐ Anonymous supporter

5. Channel of request (tick):
   ☐ In person ☐ Phone ☐ Email ☐ Message app ☐ Letter ☐ Through monk/agent

6. Exact donor demand (quote if possible):

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7. What test or action is demanded?
   ☐ DNA ☐ Carbon-14 ☐ Specific lab ☐ Invasive sampling
   ☐ Fast public declaration ☐ Media announcement
   ☐ Other: ___________________________

8. Is the demand linked to donation or support?
   ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unclear
   If yes, explain briefly: _______________________________________

Initial risk level: ☐ Low ☐ Medium ☐ High
Assigned officer: _____________________ Date: //____

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B. Donor Boundary Policy (Core Policy)

Policy rule: Donations do not buy control over relics, testing, wording, or decisions.

HSWAGATA:

• welcomes faith and generosity,

• but does not accept testing instructions from donors,

• does not exchange money for proof, testing, or public claims.

All testing decisions follow:

1. Consent-first,

2. Non-invasive-first,

3. Board-approved ethics, and

4. Relic safety before curiosity.

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C. Immediate Staff Response (What to Do First)

Tick what was done:

• ☐ Listened calmly and respectfully

• ☐ Did not promise testing or outcomes

• ☐ Used safe wording (Right Speech guide)

• ☐ Explained boundary clearly

• ☐ Recorded request using this template

• ☐ Escalated to supervisor if pressure continued

Notes (short):

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D. Reality Check (Internal Use)

Tick what is already in place:

D1. Custody and consent

• ☐ Legal/recognized custodian identified

• ☐ Donor is not the custodian (most cases)

• ☐ No consent exists for requested test

• ☐ Requested test violates non-invasive-first policy

D2. Ethics and risk

• ☐ High physical risk to relic

• ☐ High misinformation risk

• ☐ High conflict risk

• ☐ High staff safety risk

If any high-risk box is ticked → do not negotiate testing.

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E. Standard Boundary Response Scripts (Choose One)

Staff may read or send one of these. Do not improvise.

E1. Calm boundary statement

“Thank you for your devotion and support. HSWAGATA cannot accept instructions on testing. All decisions follow consent-first and non-invasive-first policies to protect the relic.”

E2. Donation-linked pressure response

“We respect generosity, but donations do not decide testing or public claims. We must follow ethical and safety rules for everyone.”

E3. Invasive testing refusal

“We cannot approve that method because it may harm the relic. We will not damage sacred objects, even with good intentions.”

E4. Escalation pause

“This request needs formal review. We will respond through our official process. We cannot continue this discussion right now.”

(Used option): ☐ E1 ☐ E2 ☐ E3 ☐ E4
Delivered by: _____________________ Date: //____
Delivery method: ☐ Spoken ☐ Email ☐ Letter

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F. If Donor Continues to Pressure

Tick all that apply:

• ☐ Repeat boundary once (do not debate)

• ☐ End conversation politely

• ☐ Refer to senior officer only

• ☐ Record all messages and calls

• ☐ Use de-escalation script if emotional

• ☐ Escalate to Compliance/Board if threats or money pressure continue

Notes:

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G. Donor Relationship Outcome

Choose one:

• ☐ Donor accepted boundary

• ☐ Donor unhappy but calm

• ☐ Donor withdrew support

• ☐ Donor threatened public action

• ☐ Ongoing monitoring required

Next step (if any): ___________________________________________

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H. Ethical Reminder (Internal)

A donor’s faith is respected.
A donor’s money is respected.
The relic is not for sale, negotiation, or proof-making.

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I. Sign-off & Archive

Prepared by: __________________________ Signature: ________________
Reviewed by (Head/Compliance): __________________ Signature: ________
Date: ____ / ____ / ______
Archive code / file location: ______________________________________

End of Template TK-057

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