§ Where your money goes
Hosting & infrastructure: the website, brackets, queue system, and Discord bot all cost real money to keep online.
Bigger contributions go directly into future prize pools for tournaments, helping us reward our players for showing up week after week.
You'll get a permanent supporter rank reflecting the highest tier you've reached.
Donating $100 once = S Rank Hero forever. The rank shows up next to your name across the site, on Discord, and on the supporter strip below.
§ Frequently Asked
Is this required to play in ISL tournaments?
No, never. ISL has been free since day one and will stay that way. Donations are 100% optional.
They help us cover hosting and grow prize pools — but not donating doesn't affect your standing or access in any way.
How do I get my supporter rank linked to my account?
After you donate, the owner manually grants your supporter rank within 24 hours.
Make sure your ISL site username matches what you put in your Ko-fi or Stripe checkout note.
If you donate anonymously or without an account, that's fine too — you just won't get the on-site badge.
Is my donation tier permanent?
Yes. Your tier reflects the highest single donation you've ever made. Donate $100 once = S Rank Hero forever.
Donate $5 a year later? Still S Rank (we never downgrade).
Can I donate without an ISL account?
Yes. You can donate via Ko-fi or Stripe even if you don't have an ISL account. We'll log it toward the goal,
but you obviously won't get a site badge or the supporter strip listing without an account.
Where exactly does the money go?
Hosting + infrastructure covers the site, KV storage, Cloudflare, and Discord bot —
roughly $5–15/month depending on traffic. Anything beyond that goes into a prize pool fund
for upcoming tournaments. The owner posts a transparency update at the end of each season.
Can I get a refund?
Donations are non-refundable since they're not purchases — they're tips/contributions.
If you donated by mistake, contact the owner on Discord and we'll work something out case-by-case.