{ "batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_utt_001", "category": "Business", "title": "UserTesting: acceptance of new workers", "summary": "UserTesting accepts new contributors to join its test contributor network", "body": "UserTesting accepts new contributors to join its test contributor network\n\nWhat UserTesting actually says:\n\n“Join our network to access multiple ways to make money and contribute to better products and experiences.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.usertesting.com/get-paid-to-test", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "UserTesting", "evidence_quote": "Join our network to access multiple ways to make money and contribute to better products and experiences.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "UserTesting", "topic": "acceptance of new workers", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "usertesting", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_utt_002", "category": "Business", "title": "UserTesting: identity verification", "summary": "UserTesting requires applicants to be at least 18 years old to apply", "body": "UserTesting requires applicants to be at least 18 years old to apply\n\nWhat UserTesting actually says:\n\n“Yes, you must be at least 18 years old to apply.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.usertesting.com/hc/en-us/articles/4405063917075-Applicant-FAQ", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "UserTesting", "evidence_quote": "Yes, you must be at least 18 years old to apply.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "UserTesting", "topic": "identity verification", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "usertesting", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_utt_003", "category": "Business", "title": "UserTesting: language eligibility", "summary": "UserTesting currently supports testing in English, French and German and applicants must be fluent in one", "body": "UserTesting currently supports testing in English, French and German and applicants must be fluent in one\n\nWhat UserTesting actually says:\n\n“We currently support testing in English, French, and German. To apply, you'll need to speak, read, and write fluently in one of these supported languages.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.usertesting.com/hc/en-us/articles/4405063917075-Applicant-FAQ", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "UserTesting", "evidence_quote": "We currently support testing in English, French, and German. To apply, you'll need to speak, read, and write fluently in one of these supported languages.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "UserTesting", "topic": "language eligibility", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "usertesting", "topic": [ "access.geo" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_utt_004", "category": "Business", "title": "UserTesting: payout schedule", "summary": "UserTesting sends each test payment to the contributor's PayPal account, where it usually arrives 14 days after the contributor completes the test", "body": "UserTesting sends each test payment to the contributor's PayPal account, where it usually arrives 14 days after the contributor completes the test\n\nWhat UserTesting actually says:\n\n“We send each test payment to your PayPal account, where it usually arrives 14 days after you complete your test.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.usertesting.com/hc/en-us/articles/4405063917075-Applicant-FAQ", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "UserTesting", "evidence_quote": "We send each test payment to your PayPal account, where it usually arrives 14 days after you complete your test.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "UserTesting", "topic": "payout schedule", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "usertesting", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_utt_005", "category": "Business", "title": "UserTesting: payout method", "summary": "UserTesting pays contributors only through a verified PayPal account", "body": "UserTesting pays contributors only through a verified PayPal account\n\nWhat UserTesting actually says:\n\n“Yes, you must have a verified PayPal account to receive payments.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.usertesting.com/hc/en-us/articles/4405063917075-Applicant-FAQ", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "UserTesting", "evidence_quote": "Yes, you must have a verified PayPal account to receive payments.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "UserTesting", "topic": "payout method", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "usertesting", "topic": [ "money.payout", "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_utt_006", "category": "Business", "title": "UserTesting: payout amount", "summary": "UserTesting does not publish a fixed per-test payment; each test pays differently based on test type, duration and customer demand, and the practice test is not paid", "body": "UserTesting does not publish a fixed per-test payment; each test pays differently based on test type, duration and customer demand, and the practice test is not paid\n\nWhat UserTesting actually says:\n\n“Each test pays differently depending on things like test type, duration, and customer demand. You'll always know how much a test pays before you accept it. Because you only receive payments in return for the feedback you provide to customers, you won't receive compensation for the practice test.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.usertesting.com/hc/en-us/articles/4405063917075-Applicant-FAQ", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "UserTesting", "evidence_quote": "Each test pays differently depending on things like test type, duration, and customer demand. You'll always know how much a test pays before you accept it. Because you only receive payments in return for the feedback you provide to customers, you won't receive compensation for the practice test.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "UserTesting", "topic": "payout amount", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "usertesting", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_utt_007", "category": "Business", "title": "UserTesting: tax withholding", "summary": "UserTesting does not withhold taxes from contributor payments, and contributors are responsible for reporting their income", "body": "UserTesting does not withhold taxes from contributor payments, and contributors are responsible for reporting their income\n\nWhat UserTesting actually says:\n\n“UserTesting doesn't withhold any taxes. You're responsible for reporting your income as required in your country.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.usertesting.com/hc/en-us/articles/4405063917075-Applicant-FAQ", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "UserTesting", "evidence_quote": "UserTesting doesn't withhold any taxes. You're responsible for reporting your income as required in your country.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "UserTesting", "topic": "tax withholding", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "usertesting", "topic": [ "money.tax" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_utt_008", "category": "Business", "title": "UserTesting: application verification process", "summary": "UserTesting applicants must confirm their email, set up PayPal payments, create their profile, and take a practice test", "body": "UserTesting applicants must confirm their email, set up PayPal payments, create their profile, and take a practice test\n\nWhat UserTesting actually says:\n\n“Then, create your account and complete each task on your applicant checklist: Confirm your email address Set up PayPal payments Create your profile Take a practice test”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.usertesting.com/hc/en-us/articles/4405063917075-Applicant-FAQ", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "UserTesting", "evidence_quote": "Then, create your account and complete each task on your applicant checklist: Confirm your email address Set up PayPal payments Create your profile Take a practice test", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "UserTesting", "topic": "application verification process", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "usertesting", "topic": [ "access.signup", "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_utt_009", "category": "Business", "title": "UserTesting: support contact information", "summary": "UserTesting directs contributors to submit support requests through its Contributor Support Center", "body": "UserTesting directs contributors to submit support requests through its Contributor Support Center\n\nWhat UserTesting actually says:\n\n“Here you can learn how to apply to the UserTesting Contributor Network, get answers to frequently asked questions, and contact our support team.”\n\nNote: support request URL is https://support.usertesting.com/hc/en-us/requests/new", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.usertesting.com/hc/en-us", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "UserTesting", "evidence_quote": "Here you can learn how to apply to the UserTesting Contributor Network, get answers to frequently asked questions, and contact our support team.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "UserTesting", "topic": "support contact information", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "trouble", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "usertesting", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_utt_010", "category": "Business", "title": "UserTesting: w-9 tax form for US contributors", "summary": "US-tax-obligation UserTesting contributors may be required to provide W-9 information", "body": "US-tax-obligation UserTesting contributors may be required to provide W-9 information\n\nWhat UserTesting actually says:\n\n“You are responsible for determining any tax liabilities incurred as a result of receiving a Reward. If you are a Contributor with U.S. tax obligations, you may be required to provide UserTesting with W-9 information.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.usertesting.com/privacy-center/terms-of-service-contributor", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "UserTesting", "evidence_quote": "You are responsible for determining any tax liabilities incurred as a result of receiving a Reward. If you are a Contributor with U.S. tax obligations, you may be required to provide UserTesting with W-9 information.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "UserTesting", "topic": "w-9 tax form for US contributors", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "usertesting", "topic": [ "money.tax" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_ulx_001", "category": "Business", "title": "Userlytics: acceptance of new testers", "summary": "Userlytics is actively recruiting new testers who can sign up with an email and complete a practice test", "body": "Userlytics is actively recruiting new testers who can sign up with an email and complete a practice test\n\nWhat Userlytics actually says:\n\n“Your perspective can help make digital experiences better! Join the Userlytics tester community to take part in user testing studies. Try websites, apps, and prototypes, share what works and what doesn't, and get paid for UX research studies that match your profile. Sign up and complete a short practice test to get started.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.userlytics.com/user-experience-research/paid-ux-testing/", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Userlytics", "evidence_quote": "Your perspective can help make digital experiences better! Join the Userlytics tester community to take part in user testing studies. Try websites, apps, and prototypes, share what works and what doesn't, and get paid for UX research studies that match your profile. Sign up and complete a short practice test to get started.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "Userlytics", "topic": "acceptance of new testers", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us", "ca", "uk", "eu" ], "platform": "userlytics", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_ulx_002", "category": "Business", "title": "Userlytics: minimum age", "summary": "Userlytics requires testers to be 16 years old or older", "body": "Userlytics requires testers to be 16 years old or older\n\nWhat Userlytics actually says:\n\n“I'm 16 years old or older *”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.userlytics.com/user-experience-research/paid-ux-testing/", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Userlytics", "evidence_quote": "I'm 16 years old or older *", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "Userlytics", "topic": "minimum age", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us", "ca", "uk", "eu" ], "platform": "userlytics", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_ulx_003", "category": "Business", "title": "Userlytics: per-study incentive", "summary": "Userlytics pays testers between $10 and $50 per study as a tester incentive", "body": "Userlytics pays testers between $10 and $50 per study as a tester incentive\n\nWhat Userlytics actually says:\n\n“Incentive per study $10- $50”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.userlytics.com/user-experience-research/paid-ux-testing/", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Userlytics", "evidence_quote": "Incentive per study $10- $50", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "Userlytics", "topic": "per-study incentive", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us", "ca", "uk", "eu" ], "platform": "userlytics", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_ulx_004", "category": "Business", "title": "Userlytics: payout schedule", "summary": "Userlytics makes payments for approved tests once every 15 days", "body": "Userlytics makes payments for approved tests once every 15 days\n\nWhat Userlytics actually says:\n\n“Once our client has reviewed and positively rated your test feedback, your test will be marked as \"approved\". Payments for approved tests are made once every 15 days.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.userlytics.com/user-experience-research/paid-ux-testing/", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Userlytics", "evidence_quote": "Once our client has reviewed and positively rated your test feedback, your test will be marked as \"approved\". Payments for approved tests are made once every 15 days.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "Userlytics", "topic": "payout schedule", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us", "ca", "uk", "eu" ], "platform": "userlytics", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_ulx_005", "category": "Business", "title": "Userlytics: payout method", "summary": "Userlytics pays testers through PayPal or an alternative payment platform it specifies, with a maximum of 30 days after fully completing a test", "body": "Userlytics pays testers through PayPal or an alternative payment platform it specifies, with a maximum of 30 days after fully completing a test\n\nWhat Userlytics actually says:\n\n“You must have a working PayPal account or other alternative payment platform account that we may specify; You are paid a maximum of 30 days after fully completing a test;”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.userlytics.com/user-experience-research/legal-resources/terms-of-service-testers/", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Userlytics", "evidence_quote": "You must have a working PayPal account or other alternative payment platform account that we may specify; You are paid a maximum of 30 days after fully completing a test;", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "Userlytics", "topic": "payout method", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us", "ca", "uk", "eu" ], "platform": "userlytics", "topic": [ "money.payout", "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_ulx_006", "category": "Business", "title": "Userlytics: payout currency", "summary": "Userlytics pays all testers in US dollars except European-based testers (EU and UK) who are paid in Euros", "body": "Userlytics pays all testers in US dollars except European-based testers (EU and UK) who are paid in Euros\n\nWhat Userlytics actually says:\n\n“All payments are made in US $, with the exception of European based testers (including the EU and the UK), to whom payments are made in Euros.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.userlytics.com/user-experience-research/legal-resources/terms-of-service-testers/", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Userlytics", "evidence_quote": "All payments are made in US $, with the exception of European based testers (including the EU and the UK), to whom payments are made in Euros.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "Userlytics", "topic": "payout currency", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us", "ca", "uk", "eu" ], "platform": "userlytics", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_ulx_007", "category": "Business", "title": "Userlytics: payment denial conditions", "summary": "Userlytics reserves the right to deny payment for misleading profile information, poor test setup, duplicate accounts, substandard testing, expired tests or incomplete reports", "body": "Userlytics reserves the right to deny payment for misleading profile information, poor test setup, duplicate accounts, substandard testing, expired tests or incomplete reports\n\nWhat Userlytics actually says:\n\n“USERLYTICS™ reserves the right in its sole discretion to deny payment to any tester for the following reasons: Incorrect and/or misleading profile information; Poor set-up for purposes of conducting the test (e.g., background noise, no audio, poor sound quality, blocked webcam); Duplicate accounts; Substandard testing; Expired tests, and test results that were not received by USERLYTICS, whatever the reason and/or, Incomplete reports (task not adhered to, not speaking your thoughts out loud during testing); USERLYTICS™ will ONLY pay you for complete, full reports and if the above guidelines have been met.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.userlytics.com/user-experience-research/legal-resources/terms-of-service-testers/", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Userlytics", "evidence_quote": "USERLYTICS™ reserves the right in its sole discretion to deny payment to any tester for the following reasons: Incorrect and/or misleading profile information; Poor set-up for purposes of conducting the test (e.g., background noise, no audio, poor sound quality, blocked webcam); Duplicate accounts; Substandard testing; Expired tests, and test results that were not received by USERLYTICS, whatever the reason and/or, Incomplete reports (task not adhered to, not speaking your thoughts out loud during testing); USERLYTICS™ will ONLY pay you for complete, full reports and if the above guidelines have been met.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "Userlytics", "topic": "payment denial conditions", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "trouble", "region": [ "us", "ca", "uk", "eu" ], "platform": "userlytics", "topic": [ "rules.enforcement", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_ulx_008", "category": "Business", "title": "Userlytics: legal age obligation", "summary": "Userlytics testers must be of legal age to form binding contracts in their country or state of residence", "body": "Userlytics testers must be of legal age to form binding contracts in their country or state of residence\n\nWhat Userlytics actually says:\n\n“You must be of legal age to form binding contracts in your country and state of residence, or your parents must have signed and sent to us their approval of your participation.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.userlytics.com/user-experience-research/legal-resources/terms-of-service-testers/", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Userlytics", "evidence_quote": "You must be of legal age to form binding contracts in your country and state of residence, or your parents must have signed and sent to us their approval of your participation.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "Userlytics", "topic": "legal age obligation", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us", "ca", "uk", "eu" ], "platform": "userlytics", "topic": [ "rules.content", "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_ulx_009", "category": "Business", "title": "Userlytics: exclusive non-solicitation / exclusivity clause", "summary": "Userlytics testers must not contact clients with the intent of offering their own services as a substitute for Userlytics services, a partial exclusivity / no-bypass clause", "body": "Userlytics testers must not contact clients with the intent of offering their own services as a substitute for Userlytics services, a partial exclusivity / no-bypass clause\n\nWhat Userlytics actually says:\n\n“You agree not to contact clients who have purchased testing services through our Website or through information gained from our Website with the intent of offering your own services directly to the client as a substitute for our services.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.userlytics.com/user-experience-research/legal-resources/terms-of-service-testers/", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Userlytics", "evidence_quote": "You agree not to contact clients who have purchased testing services through our Website or through information gained from our Website with the intent of offering your own services directly to the client as a substitute for our services.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "Userlytics", "topic": "exclusive non-solicitation / exclusivity clause", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us", "ca", "uk", "eu" ], "platform": "userlytics", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_ulx_010", "category": "Business", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Userlytics: test recording rights / IP assignment", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Userlytics testers irrevocably assign exclusive and full copyright ownership of all video and audio recordings to Userlytics", "body": "Userlytics testers irrevocably assign exclusive and full copyright ownership of all video and audio recordings to Userlytics\n\nWhat Userlytics actually says:\n\n“You hereby irrevocably transmit to USERLYTICS the exclusive and full copyright ownership of such video and audio recordings. You represent that the information you provide to USERLYTICS™ will be authentic, accurate and complete and made in accordance with USERLYTICS™ policies and procedures.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.userlytics.com/user-experience-research/legal-resources/terms-of-service-testers/", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Userlytics", "evidence_quote": "You hereby irrevocably transmit to USERLYTICS the exclusive and full copyright ownership of such video and audio recordings. You represent that the information you provide to USERLYTICS™ will be authentic, accurate and complete and made in accordance with USERLYTICS™ policies and procedures.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "Userlytics", "topic": "test recording rights / IP assignment", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us", "ca", "uk", "eu" ], "platform": "userlytics", "topic": [ "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_ulx_011", "category": "Business", "title": "Userlytics: support contact information", "summary": "Userlytics direct questions to testers via info@userlytics.com and UX inquiries to ux@userlytics.com", "body": "Userlytics direct questions to testers via info@userlytics.com and UX inquiries to ux@userlytics.com\n\nWhat Userlytics actually says:\n\n“Email Us: info@userlytics.com”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.userlytics.com/user-experience-research/paid-ux-testing/", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Userlytics", "evidence_quote": "Email Us: info@userlytics.com", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "Userlytics", "topic": "support contact information", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "trouble", "region": [ "us", "ca", "uk", "eu" ], "platform": "userlytics", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_ftr_001", "category": "Business", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Rule ban on fake reviews", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] The FTC final rule (16 CFR Part 465) prohibits creating, selling, buying or disseminating fake consumer reviews, testimonials and celebrity testimonials where the business knew or should have known they were fake or false", "body": "The FTC final rule (16 CFR Part 465) prohibits creating, selling, buying or disseminating fake consumer reviews, testimonials and celebrity testimonials where the business knew or should have known they were fake or false\n\nWhat Federal Trade Commission actually says:\n\n“It prohibits businesses from creating or selling such reviews or testimonials. It also prohibits them from buying such reviews, procuring them from company insiders, or disseminating such testimonials, when the business knew or should have known that the reviews or testimonials were fake or false.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/08/federal-trade-commission-announces-final-rule-banning-fake-reviews-testimonials", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Federal Trade Commission", "evidence_quote": "It prohibits businesses from creating or selling such reviews or testimonials. It also prohibits them from buying such reviews, procuring them from company insiders, or disseminating such testimonials, when the business knew or should have known that the reviews or testimonials were fake or false.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "ftc.gov - Rule on Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials", "topic": "rule ban on fake reviews", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "safety.legal", "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "hollow_body", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_ftr_002", "category": "Business", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Conditional incentives for reviews", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] The FTC final rule prohibits businesses from providing compensation or other incentives conditioned on the writing of consumer reviews expressing a particular sentiment, positive or negative", "body": "The FTC final rule prohibits businesses from providing compensation or other incentives conditioned on the writing of consumer reviews expressing a particular sentiment, positive or negative\n\nWhat Federal Trade Commission actually says:\n\n“The final rule prohibits businesses from providing compensation or other incentives conditioned on the writing of consumer reviews expressing a particular sentiment, either positive or negative. It clarifies that the conditional nature of the offer of compensation or incentive may be expressly or implicitly conveyed.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/08/federal-trade-commission-announces-final-rule-banning-fake-reviews-testimonials", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Federal Trade Commission", "evidence_quote": "The final rule prohibits businesses from providing compensation or other incentives conditioned on the writing of consumer reviews expressing a particular sentiment, either positive or negative. It clarifies that the conditional nature of the offer of compensation or incentive may be expressly or implicitly conveyed.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "ftc.gov - Rule on Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials", "topic": "conditional incentives for reviews", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_ftr_003", "category": "Business", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ftc.gov - Rule on Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials: review suppression ban", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] The FTC final rule prohibits a business from using unfounded or groundless legal threats, physical threats, intimidation, or certain false public accusations to prevent or remove a negative consumer review", "body": "The FTC final rule prohibits a business from using unfounded or groundless legal threats, physical threats, intimidation, or certain false public accusations to prevent or remove a negative consumer review\n\nWhat Federal Trade Commission actually says:\n\n“The final rule prohibits a business from using unfounded or groundless legal threats, physical threats, intimidation, or certain false public accusations to prevent or remove a negative consumer review.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/08/federal-trade-commission-announces-final-rule-banning-fake-reviews-testimonials", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Federal Trade Commission", "evidence_quote": "The final rule prohibits a business from using unfounded or groundless legal threats, physical threats, intimidation, or certain false public accusations to prevent or remove a negative consumer review.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "ftc.gov - Rule on Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials", "topic": "review suppression ban", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "trouble", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "safety.legal", "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_ftr_004", "category": "Business", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ftc.gov - Rule on Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials: civil penalty authority", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] The FTC final rule allows the agency to seek civil penalties against knowing violators and deter AI-generated fake reviews", "body": "The FTC final rule allows the agency to seek civil penalties against knowing violators and deter AI-generated fake reviews\n\nWhat Federal Trade Commission actually says:\n\n“The rule will allow agency to strengthen enforcement, seek civil penalties against violators, and deter AI-generated fake reviews”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/08/federal-trade-commission-announces-final-rule-banning-fake-reviews-testimonials", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Federal Trade Commission", "evidence_quote": "The rule will allow agency to strengthen enforcement, seek civil penalties against violators, and deter AI-generated fake reviews", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "ftc.gov - Rule on Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials", "topic": "civil penalty authority", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_ftr_005", "category": "Business", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ftc.gov - Rule on Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials: fake social media indicators ban", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] The FTC final rule prohibits anyone from selling or buying fake indicators of social media influence such as followers or views generated by a bot or hijacked account when the buyer knew or should have known they were fake and misrepresented buyer influence for a commercial purpose", "body": "The FTC final rule prohibits anyone from selling or buying fake indicators of social media influence such as followers or views generated by a bot or hijacked account when the buyer knew or should have known they were fake and misrepresented buyer influence for a commercial purpose\n\nWhat Federal Trade Commission actually says:\n\n“The final rule prohibits anyone from selling or buying fake indicators of social media influence, such as followers or views generated by a bot or hijacked account. This prohibition is limited to situations in which the buyer knew or should have known that the indicators were fake and misrepresent the buyer's influence or importance for a commercial purpose.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/08/federal-trade-commission-announces-final-rule-banning-fake-reviews-testimonials", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Federal Trade Commission", "evidence_quote": "The final rule prohibits anyone from selling or buying fake indicators of social media influence, such as followers or views generated by a bot or hijacked account. This prohibition is limited to situations in which the buyer knew or should have known that the indicators were fake and misrepresent the buyer's influence or importance for a commercial purpose.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "ftc.gov - Rule on Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials", "topic": "fake social media indicators ban", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1222_product_testing_and_paid_reviews_platforms_ftr_006", "category": "Business", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ftc.gov - Rule on Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials: insider review disclosure requirements", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] The FTC final rule prohibits certain reviews and testimonials written by company insiders that fail to clearly and conspicuously disclose the giver's material connection to the business, including when written by officers or managers", "body": "The FTC final rule prohibits certain reviews and testimonials written by company insiders that fail to clearly and conspicuously disclose the giver's material connection to the business, including when written by officers or managers\n\nWhat Federal Trade Commission actually says:\n\n“The final rule prohibits certain reviews and testimonials written by company insiders that fail to clearly and conspicuously disclose the giver's material connection to the business. It prohibits such reviews and testimonials given by officers or managers.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/08/federal-trade-commission-announces-final-rule-banning-fake-reviews-testimonials", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Federal Trade Commission", "evidence_quote": "The final rule prohibits certain reviews and testimonials written by company insiders that fail to clearly and conspicuously disclose the giver's material connection to the business. It prohibits such reviews and testimonials given by officers or managers.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1222-product-testing-and-paid-reviews-platforms", "subject": "ftc.gov - Rule on Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials", "topic": "insider review disclosure requirements", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } } ] }