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Status & Recognition

Earn Status Through Real Impact

A tiered status system that recognizes quality contributions and knowledge sharing. Progress through Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers based on your activity and impact. Founder status (first 50 per vertical) includes payment for knowledge usage.

How Scoring Works

Earn points through knowledge sharing and community engagement

Posts

10 points per post

10 pts

Replies

5 points per reply

5 pts

Views

Points for content views and engagement

Varies

Endorsements

Points when peers endorse your contributions

Varies

Validated Content

Bonus points for validated and cited content

Bonus

Status Tiers

Progress through tiers based on your contribution score

Bronze

0-999 points

New contributor building reputation

  • Access to community
  • Basic contribution tools
  • Peer review participation

Silver

1,000-4,999 points

Established expert with consistent contributions

  • Enhanced profile visibility
  • Priority in discussions
  • Advanced contribution tools

Gold

5,000-9,999 points

Senior expert and industry leader

  • Featured profile
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Exclusive content access

Platinum

10,000+ points

Top-tier expert with exceptional impact

  • Highest recognition
  • Platform influence
  • Exclusive events access

Founder

First 50 per vertical points

Founding expert with exclusive benefits and payment eligibility

  • Lifetime premium access
  • Founder status recognition
  • Payment for knowledge usage
  • Priority listing
  • Exclusive features

Founder Status

The first 50 experts per vertical automatically receive Founder status, recognizing their early contribution to building industry intelligence. Founders receive payment when their knowledge is used by AVI modules.

Founder Benefits

  • Lifetime premium access to all IntelliHuman tools
  • Special Founder badge and recognition
  • Payment for knowledge usage by AVI modules
  • Priority listing in expert directory
  • Exclusive access to early features
  • Direct collaboration opportunities

Important Notes

Recognition & Payment

Bronze through Platinum tiers are recognition-only. Founder tier receives payment when their knowledge is used by AVI modules.

Activity Based

Status is determined by interaction and knowledge sharing activity, not time or tenure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Founders get paid?

Yes. Founder tier SMEs receive quarterly payments when their knowledge is used by AVI modules. Payments are based on usage of your contributions and scale with platform adoption.

What is the minimum payment for Founders?

Founders receive a minimum payment of $100 per quarter, even if calculated usage-based payment is below that amount. This ensures meaningful compensation for all Founders.

How often do Founders get paid?

Founders receive quarterly payments (every 3 months) for the previous quarter's knowledge usage. Payments are processed within 5-7 business days after the quarter ends.

Do I get paid for knowledge shared before achieving Founder status?

Yes. Once you achieve Founder status, all your knowledge contributions (including those made before Founder status) become eligible for payment when used by AVI modules.

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