Frequently asked questions
Plain-language answers about how TableSplit works for hosts and attendees.
What is TableSplit?
TableSplit is a small coordination tool that lets a host split a charity event table — a gala seat, a golf foursome, a fundraiser tier — among friends or coworkers. The host creates a table, shares a private link, and people claim seats. Everyone sees the same roster and the same per-seat cost. TableSplit handles the coordination only; it does not handle money.
Does TableSplit process payments?
No. No money moves through TableSplit. Hosts and attendees settle up off-platform in whatever way works for them — Venmo, check, the charity's own ticket page, cash. The roster on each table records who has paid the host, but that is the host's own tracking, not a financial transaction.
Is TableSplit affiliated with the charity on my table?
No. Charity names and details on each table are entered by the host. TableSplit is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing any charity whose event appears on the platform. Verify a charity directly with the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before sending money.
Who can see my table?
Tables are not listed publicly. They are reachable only by the share link the host distributes. The link is hard to guess but it is not a password — anyone who has it can view the roster, claim a seat, and post comments. Treat the link like an email-only invitation.
Do I need an account to claim a seat?
Yes. To claim a seat you sign in with an emailed magic link or with Google. This keeps the roster accurate and gives you a way to release or update your seat later. Hosts can also add an attendee on someone's behalf without that person signing in, useful when a friend isn't online.
How much does TableSplit cost?
TableSplit is free for hosts and attendees. There is no paid tier, no ads, and no upsell. The platform is funded by voluntary tips on the About page. Tips go to the platform, not to any host or charity.
What happens if someone has to cancel their seat?
An attendee can release their seat from the table page. The host is notified by email and the seat opens up for someone else to claim. Whether any payment refund happens is between the attendee and the host — TableSplit does not process refunds because it does not handle payments.
Can the host cover the cost themselves?
Yes. When creating a table the host can pick HOST-COVERS mode, where the host is paying for the whole table and attendees just need to RSVP a seat. Attendees in this mode see clear language that they don't owe a per-seat amount — only the seat itself is being claimed.
Where is TableSplit available?
TableSplit is in private beta in the Kansas City metro area as of 2026. Public sign-up is not yet open. If you're a Kansas City charity event coordinator or a host interested in piloting TableSplit on a real event, the About page has a contact address.
Is my data shared or sold?
No. TableSplit does not sell user data and does not run ads. The Privacy Policy explains in plain language what TableSplit collects (account email, table details the host enters, seat claims) and what it doesn't (payment information, location tracking, third-party advertising identifiers).
Didn't see your question?
Reach the team at [email protected]. For more background on what TableSplit is and isn't, see the About page.