{
  "batch": "1914-instacart-shoppers-platforms",
  "articles": [
    {
      "id": "learn_r1914_instacart_shoppers_platforms_instacart_payout_weekly_direct_deposit",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Instacart: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Instacart pays full-service shoppers via weekly direct deposit for services provided the prior week (Monday-Sunday), with payments arriving between Wednesday and Friday.",
      "body": "Instacart pays full-service shoppers via weekly direct deposit for services provided the prior week (Monday-Sunday), with payments arriving between Wednesday and Friday.\n\nWhat Instacart (Maplebear Inc.) actually says:\n\n“You'll receive direct deposit payments weekly between Wednesday and Friday for services you provided the prior week (Monday-Sunday).”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://company.instacart.com/shoppers/shopper-earnings",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Instacart (Maplebear Inc.)",
      "evidence_quote": "You'll receive direct deposit payments weekly between Wednesday and Friday for services you provided the prior week (Monday-Sunday).",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1914-instacart-shoppers-platforms",
      "subject": "Instacart",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US shoppers",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "instacart",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1914_instacart_shoppers_platforms_instacart_payout_instant_cashout",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Instacart: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Instacart offers instant cashout allowing shoppers to cash out batch earnings within minutes after delivery and full earnings including tip 2 hours after delivery, for a small fee.",
      "body": "Instacart offers instant cashout allowing shoppers to cash out batch earnings within minutes after delivery and full earnings including tip 2 hours after delivery, for a small fee.\n\nWhat Instacart (Maplebear Inc.) actually says:\n\n“You can cash out your batch earnings within minutes after a delivery and your full earnings, including tip, 2 hours after delivery, for a small fee.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://company.instacart.com/shoppers/shopper-earnings",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Instacart (Maplebear Inc.)",
      "evidence_quote": "You can cash out your batch earnings within minutes after a delivery and your full earnings, including tip, 2 hours after delivery, for a small fee.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1914-instacart-shoppers-platforms",
      "subject": "Instacart",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US shoppers",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "instacart",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1914_instacart_shoppers_platforms_instacart_payout_auto_payout",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Instacart: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Instacart offers free auto-payouts via the Shopper Rewards Card powered by Branch, with no cost to the shopper.",
      "body": "Instacart offers free auto-payouts via the Shopper Rewards Card powered by Branch, with no cost to the shopper.\n\nWhat Instacart (Maplebear Inc.) actually says:\n\n“With the Shopper Rewards Card powered by Branch, get automatically paid after every batch to your Shopper Rewards account — at no cost to you.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://company.instacart.com/shoppers/shopper-earnings",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Instacart (Maplebear Inc.)",
      "evidence_quote": "With the Shopper Rewards Card powered by Branch, get automatically paid after every batch to your Shopper Rewards account — at no cost to you.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1914-instacart-shoppers-platforms",
      "subject": "Instacart",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US shoppers",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "instacart",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1914_instacart_shoppers_platforms_instacart_earnings_tips_100_percent",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Instacart: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Instacart shoppers always receive 100% of tips customers give, and tips are separate from batch pay.",
      "body": "Instacart shoppers always receive 100% of tips customers give, and tips are separate from batch pay.\n\nWhat Instacart (Maplebear Inc.) actually says:\n\n“Shoppers always get 100% of the tips customers give. If a batch is fulfilled by more than one shopper, the tip will be split evenly between the shoppers.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://company.instacart.com/shoppers/shopper-earnings",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Instacart (Maplebear Inc.)",
      "evidence_quote": "Shoppers always get 100% of the tips customers give. If a batch is fulfilled by more than one shopper, the tip will be split evenly between the shoppers.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1914-instacart-shoppers-platforms",
      "subject": "Instacart",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US shoppers",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "instacart",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1914_instacart_shoppers_platforms_instacart_earnings_heavy_pay_minimum",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Instacart: Money.pricing",
      "summary": "Instacart heavy pay is applied to qualifying batches with several heavy items and is always at least $2, denoted by the 'heavy pay' tag.",
      "body": "Instacart heavy pay is applied to qualifying batches with several heavy items and is always at least $2, denoted by the 'heavy pay' tag.\n\nWhat Instacart (Maplebear Inc.) actually says:\n\n“Heavy pay is included as an additional component of batch pay applied to qualifying batches if there are several heavy items and is always at least $2.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://company.instacart.com/shoppers/shopper-earnings",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Instacart (Maplebear Inc.)",
      "evidence_quote": "Heavy pay is included as an additional component of batch pay applied to qualifying batches if there are several heavy items and is always at least $2.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1914-instacart-shoppers-platforms",
      "subject": "Instacart",
      "topic": "Money.pricing",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US shoppers",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "instacart",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1914_instacart_shoppers_platforms_instacart_tip_protection",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Instacart: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Instacart will cover the amount of a customer's zeroed-out tip up to $10 if the customer does not report an issue with their order.",
      "body": "Instacart will cover the amount of a customer's zeroed-out tip up to $10 if the customer does not report an issue with their order.\n\nWhat Instacart (Maplebear Inc.) actually says:\n\n“If a customer zeroes out their tip without reporting an issue with their order, Instacart will cover the amount of the tip that the customer removed, up to $10.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://company.instacart.com/shoppers/shopper-earnings",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Instacart (Maplebear Inc.)",
      "evidence_quote": "If a customer zeroes out their tip without reporting an issue with their order, Instacart will cover the amount of the tip that the customer removed, up to $10.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1914-instacart-shoppers-platforms",
      "subject": "Instacart",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US shoppers",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "instacart",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1914_instacart_shoppers_platforms_shipt_requirements_age_license",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Shipt: Access.id",
      "summary": "Shipt requires shoppers to be at least 18 years old with a valid US driver's license, Social Security Number, and auto insurance.",
      "body": "Shipt requires shoppers to be at least 18 years old with a valid US driver's license, Social Security Number, and auto insurance.\n\nWhat Shipt, Inc. actually says:\n\n“At least 18 years old — Valid U.S. driver's license, Social Security Number, and auto insurance — A reliable, operable vehicle — Ability to lift 50 pounds — iPhone (iOS 13 or newer) or Android (7.0 or newer) smartphone and the updated shopper app.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.shipt.com/shopper/shopper-faq",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Shipt, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "At least 18 years old — Valid U.S. driver's license, Social Security Number, and auto insurance — A reliable, operable vehicle — Ability to lift 50 pounds — iPhone (iOS 13 or newer) or Android (7.0 or newer) smartphone and the updated shopper app.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1914-instacart-shoppers-platforms",
      "subject": "Shipt",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US shoppers",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "shipt",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1914_instacart_shoppers_platforms_shipt_geo_unavailable_states",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Shipt: Access.geo",
      "summary": "Shipt does not operate in Alaska, Wyoming, and West Virginia.",
      "body": "Shipt does not operate in Alaska, Wyoming, and West Virginia.\n\nWhat Shipt, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Shipt does not operate in Alaska, Wyoming, and West Virginia.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.shipt.com/shopper/shopper-faq",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Shipt, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "Shipt does not operate in Alaska, Wyoming, and West Virginia.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1914-instacart-shoppers-platforms",
      "subject": "Shipt",
      "topic": "Access.geo",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us",
          "us-ak",
          "us-wy",
          "us-wv"
        ],
        "platform": "shipt",
        "topic": [
          "access.geo"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1914_instacart_shoppers_platforms_doordash_requirements_age_state_variation",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "DoorDash: Access.id",
      "summary": "DoorDash Dashers must be at least 18 years old, but in Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia the minimum is 19, and in California it is 21.",
      "body": "DoorDash Dashers must be at least 18 years old, but in Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia the minimum is 19, and in California it is 21.\n\nWhat DoorDash actually says:\n\n“Dashers must be 18* years or older. *Prospective Dashers in Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia must be at least 19 years old. Prospective Dashers in California must be at least 21 years old.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://dasher.doordash.com",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "DoorDash",
      "evidence_quote": "Dashers must be 18* years or older. *Prospective Dashers in Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia must be at least 19 years old. Prospective Dashers in California must be at least 21 years old.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1914-instacart-shoppers-platforms",
      "subject": "DoorDash",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "doordash",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1914_instacart_shoppers_platforms_doordash_pay_base_pay_range",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "DoorDash: Money.pricing",
      "summary": "DoorDash base pay per offer ranges from $2 to $10+ depending on estimated time, distance, and desirability of the offer.",
      "body": "DoorDash base pay per offer ranges from $2 to $10+ depending on estimated time, distance, and desirability of the offer.\n\nWhat DoorDash actually says:\n\n“Base pay ranges from $2–10+ depending on the estimated time, distance, and desirability of the offer.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://dasher.doordash.com/en-us/about/pay",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "DoorDash",
      "evidence_quote": "Base pay ranges from $2–10+ depending on the estimated time, distance, and desirability of the offer.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1914-instacart-shoppers-platforms",
      "subject": "DoorDash",
      "topic": "Money.pricing",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "doordash",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1914_instacart_shoppers_platforms_doordash_payout_fast_pay_fee",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "DoorDash: Money.payout",
      "summary": "DoorDash Dashers can use Fast Pay to get earnings once per day for a small fee of $1.99, subject to eligibility and approval with a debit card.",
      "body": "DoorDash Dashers can use Fast Pay to get earnings once per day for a small fee of $1.99, subject to eligibility and approval with a debit card.\n\nWhat DoorDash actually says:\n\n“Dashers can select Fast Pay to get earnings once per day for a small fee of $1.99. Fast Pay is subject to eligibility, approval, and a $1.99 fee per transaction.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://dasher.doordash.com/en-us/about/pay",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "DoorDash",
      "evidence_quote": "Dashers can select Fast Pay to get earnings once per day for a small fee of $1.99. Fast Pay is subject to eligibility, approval, and a $1.99 fee per transaction.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1914-instacart-shoppers-platforms",
      "subject": "DoorDash",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "doordash",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1914_instacart_shoppers_platforms_doordash_payout_weekly_direct_deposit",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "DoorDash: Money.payout",
      "summary": "DoorDash pays Dashers weekly by direct deposit to bank account, with payments taking 2–3 days to appear.",
      "body": "DoorDash pays Dashers weekly by direct deposit to bank account, with payments taking 2–3 days to appear.\n\nWhat DoorDash actually says:\n\n“You automatically get paid weekly by direct deposit to your bank account. Payments are transferred directly and usually take 2–3 days to show up.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://dasher.doordash.com/en-us/about/pay",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "DoorDash",
      "evidence_quote": "You automatically get paid weekly by direct deposit to your bank account. Payments are transferred directly and usually take 2–3 days to show up.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1914-instacart-shoppers-platforms",
      "subject": "DoorDash",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "doordash",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1914_instacart_shoppers_platforms_amazon_flex_requirements_age_vehicle",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Amazon Flex: Access.id",
      "summary": "Amazon Flex requires delivery partners to be 21 or older with a valid US driver's license, SSN, eligible vehicle (4-door sedans, SUVs, vans, or trucks with covered beds), and auto insurance.",
      "body": "Amazon Flex requires delivery partners to be 21 or older with a valid US driver's license, SSN, eligible vehicle (4-door sedans, SUVs, vans, or trucks with covered beds), and auto insurance.\n\nWhat Amazon actually says:\n\n“Be 21 or older — Verify your age to begin delivering. Eligible vehicle: These include 4-door sedans, SUVs, vans, or trucks with covered beds. Driver's license: You must have a valid U.S. driver's license and a Social Security number. Auto insurance: Your insurance must meet local requirements.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://flex.amazon.com/get-started/requirements",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Amazon",
      "evidence_quote": "Be 21 or older — Verify your age to begin delivering. Eligible vehicle: These include 4-door sedans, SUVs, vans, or trucks with covered beds. Driver's license: You must have a valid U.S. driver's license and a Social Security number. Auto insurance: Your insurance must meet local requirements.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1914-instacart-shoppers-platforms",
      "subject": "Amazon Flex",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "amazonflex",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1914_instacart_shoppers_platforms_amazon_flex_earnings_hourly_range",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Amazon Flex: Money.pricing",
      "summary": "Amazon Flex states most drivers earn up to $18–$25 an hour delivering with Amazon Flex.",
      "body": "Amazon Flex states most drivers earn up to $18–$25 an hour delivering with Amazon Flex.\n\nWhat Amazon actually says:\n\n“Most drivers earn up to $18-25* an hour delivering with Amazon Flex. Choose offers for delivery blocks that fit your schedule and see your earnings upfront.”\n\nNote: *Actual earnings vary based on location, tips, delivery time, and other factors.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://flex.amazon.com/earnings",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Amazon",
      "evidence_quote": "Most drivers earn up to $18-25* an hour delivering with Amazon Flex. Choose offers for delivery blocks that fit your schedule and see your earnings upfront.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1914-instacart-shoppers-platforms",
      "subject": "Amazon Flex",
      "topic": "Money.pricing",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "amazonflex",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1914_instacart_shoppers_platforms_uber_eats_requirements_age_experience",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Uber (Delivery): Access.id",
      "summary": "Uber requires new delivery drivers to be at least 23 years old with at least one year of licensed driving experience in the US (3 years if under 25), a valid US driver license, proof of residency, and proof of vehicle insurance.",
      "body": "Uber requires new delivery drivers to be at least 23 years old with at least one year of licensed driving experience in the US (3 years if under 25), a valid US driver license, proof of residency, and proof of vehicle insurance.\n\nWhat Uber Technologies Inc. actually says:\n\n“Meet the minimum age to drive in your city - new drivers must be at least 23 years old — Have at least one year of licensed driving experience in the US (3 years if under 25 years old) — Use an eligible 4-door vehicle — A valid US driver's license — Proof of residency in your city, state, or province — Proof of vehicle insurance if you plan to drive your own car.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.uber.com/us/en/drive/requirements/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Uber Technologies Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "Meet the minimum age to drive in your city - new drivers must be at least 23 years old — Have at least one year of licensed driving experience in the US (3 years if under 25 years old) — Use an eligible 4-door vehicle — A valid US driver's license — Proof of residency in your city, state, or province — Proof of vehicle insurance if you plan to drive your own car.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1914-instacart-shoppers-platforms",
      "subject": "Uber (Delivery)",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "uber",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1914_instacart_shoppers_platforms_uber_eats_payout_weekly_deposit",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Uber (Delivery): Money.payout",
      "summary": "Uber delivers earnings via weekly automatic deposits usually on Thursdays if Instant Pay or Flex Pay is not set up.",
      "body": "Uber delivers earnings via weekly automatic deposits usually on Thursdays if Instant Pay or Flex Pay is not set up.\n\nWhat Uber Technologies Inc. actually says:\n\n“If you don't request Instant Pay or set up a Flex Pay schedule, funds will automatically be deposited into your account, usually on Thursdays.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.uber.com/us/en/deliver/basics/earnings/understanding-delivery-fares/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Uber Technologies Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "If you don't request Instant Pay or set up a Flex Pay schedule, funds will automatically be deposited into your account, usually on Thursdays.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1914-instacart-shoppers-platforms",
      "subject": "Uber (Delivery)",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "uber",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1914_instacart_shoppers_platforms_uber_eats_tips_100_percent",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Uber (Delivery): Money.payout",
      "summary": "Uber delivery drivers keep 100% of the tips they receive from customers.",
      "body": "Uber delivery drivers keep 100% of the tips they receive from customers.\n\nWhat Uber Technologies Inc. actually says:\n\n“Customers can add a tip when placing an order on Uber Eats and add more after you complete the delivery. You keep 100% of the tips you receive.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.uber.com/us/en/deliver/basics/earnings/understanding-delivery-fares/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Uber Technologies Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "Customers can add a tip when placing an order on Uber Eats and add more after you complete the delivery. You keep 100% of the tips you receive.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1914-instacart-shoppers-platforms",
      "subject": "Uber (Delivery)",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "uber",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1914_instacart_shoppers_platforms_instacart_exclusivity_not_stated",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Instacart: Rules.enforcement",
      "summary": "Instacart's shopper terms do not state an exclusivity requirement preventing shoppers from working for other platforms simultaneously.",
      "body": "Instacart's shopper terms do not state an exclusivity requirement preventing shoppers from working for other platforms simultaneously.\n\nWhat Instacart (Maplebear Inc.) actually says:\n\n“These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Instacart Shopper Application, platform, and affiliated content... to sign up as a personal shopper or delivery provider and/or provide such services through the Instacart Platform.”\n\nNote: The terms do not explicitly prohibit working for other platforms, but neither do they explicitly permit it. No exclusivity clause found in the terms reviewed.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.instacart.com/shoppers-terms",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Instacart (Maplebear Inc.)",
      "evidence_quote": "These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Instacart Shopper Application, platform, and affiliated content... to sign up as a personal shopper or delivery provider and/or provide such services through the Instacart Platform.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1914-instacart-shoppers-platforms",
      "subject": "Instacart",
      "topic": "Rules.enforcement",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "instacart",
        "topic": [
          "rules.enforcement"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    }
  ]
}
