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  "batch": "1978-house-sitter-platforms",
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1978_house_sitter_platforms_rover_takes_new_workers",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Rover: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Rover accepts new pet sitters and dog walkers to join its platform.",
      "body": "Rover accepts new pet sitters and dog walkers to join its platform.\n\nWhat Rover.com actually says:\n\n“As a pet parent, you can search for local pet care on Rover by entering your address or zip code. Then, explore sitter, walker, and trainer profiles and learn more about their pet care experience, ratings, and reviews.”\n\nNote: Page is the become-a-sitter landing confirming new workers are accepted",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/become-a-sitter/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rover.com",
      "evidence_quote": "As a pet parent, you can search for local pet care on Rover by entering your address or zip code. Then, explore sitter, walker, and trainer profiles and learn more about their pet care experience, ratings, and reviews.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1978-house-sitter-platforms",
      "subject": "Rover",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "rover",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1978_house_sitter_platforms_rover_fee_cut",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Rover: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Rover charges pet care providers a 20% service fee per booking, meaning sitters take home 80% of their earnings.",
      "body": "Rover charges pet care providers a 20% service fee per booking, meaning sitters take home 80% of their earnings.\n\nWhat Rover Help Center actually says:\n\n“Rover applies a 20% service fee per booking, which means you take home 80% of your earnings.”\n\nNote: Rover Help Center article on service fees",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.rover.com/hc/en-us/articles/205385304",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rover Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "Rover applies a 20% service fee per booking, which means you take home 80% of your earnings.",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "1978-house-sitter-platforms",
      "subject": "Rover",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "rover",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1978_house_sitter_platforms_rover_owner_fee",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Rover: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Rover charges pet owners an 11% booking fee finalized at checkout based on dates, number of pets, duration, and add-ons or discounts.",
      "body": "Rover charges pet owners an 11% booking fee finalized at checkout based on dates, number of pets, duration, and add-ons or discounts.\n\nWhat Rover Help Center actually says:\n\n“The Rover booking fee is an 11% fee finalized at checkout based on the options and preferences you select for the booking, including dates, number of pets, duration, and any add-ons or discounts.”\n\nNote: Rover Help Center article on service fees",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.rover.com/hc/en-us/articles/205385304",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rover Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "The Rover booking fee is an 11% fee finalized at checkout based on the options and preferences you select for the booking, including dates, number of pets, duration, and any add-ons or discounts.",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "1978-house-sitter-platforms",
      "subject": "Rover",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "rover",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1978_house_sitter_platforms_rover_payout_schedule",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Rover: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Payments to service providers are ready for withdrawal two days after the service has been completed.",
      "body": "Payments to service providers are ready for withdrawal two days after the service has been completed.\n\nWhat Rover.com actually says:\n\n“Get paid. Payments are ready for withdrawal two days after you have completed a service.”\n\nNote: Rover become-a-sitter page describes payout timing",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/become-a-sitter/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rover.com",
      "evidence_quote": "Get paid. Payments are ready for withdrawal two days after you have completed a service.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1978-house-sitter-platforms",
      "subject": "Rover",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "rover",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1978_house_sitter_platforms_rover_background_check",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Rover: Access.id",
      "summary": "Every pet sitter and dog walker joining Rover undergoes a third-party enhanced criminal background check.",
      "body": "Every pet sitter and dog walker joining Rover undergoes a third-party enhanced criminal background check.\n\nWhat Rover.com actually says:\n\n“every pet sitter and dog walker joining our community undergoes a third-party enhanced criminal background check”\n\nNote: Rover background checks page",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/background-checks",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rover.com",
      "evidence_quote": "every pet sitter and dog walker joining our community undergoes a third-party enhanced criminal background check",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1978-house-sitter-platforms",
      "subject": "Rover",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "rover",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1978_house_sitter_platforms_rover_exclusivity",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Rover: Rules.coperformer",
      "summary": "Rover Terms of Service prohibit completing transactions for services outside of the Rover Service after arranging them on the platform.",
      "body": "Rover Terms of Service prohibit completing transactions for services outside of the Rover Service after arranging them on the platform.\n\nWhat Rover.com actually says:\n\n“Not to use the Rover Service to arrange for the provision and purchase of services with another user, then complete transactions for those services outside of the Rover Service.”\n\nNote: Section 4.1 conduct rules in Rover ToS",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/terms/tos/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rover.com",
      "evidence_quote": "Not to use the Rover Service to arrange for the provision and purchase of services with another user, then complete transactions for those services outside of the Rover Service.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1978-house-sitter-platforms",
      "subject": "Rover",
      "topic": "Rules.coperformer",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "rover",
        "topic": [
          "rules.coperformer"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1978_house_sitter_platforms_trustedhousesitters_takes_new_workers",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "TrustedHousesitters: Access.signup",
      "summary": "TrustedHousesitters accepts new sitter members through its platform.",
      "body": "TrustedHousesitters accepts new sitter members through its platform.\n\nWhat TrustedHousesitters actually says:\n\n“Sitter membership For sitters looking for homes and pets to care for Unlimited access to sits Worldwide sits Free verifications Choose a Pet Sitter membership”\n\nNote: Homepage confirms sitter membership is available",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "TrustedHousesitters",
      "evidence_quote": "Sitter membership For sitters looking for homes and pets to care for Unlimited access to sits Worldwide sits Free verifications Choose a Pet Sitter membership",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1978-house-sitter-platforms",
      "subject": "TrustedHousesitters",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "uk",
          "eu",
          "ca",
          "au"
        ],
        "platform": "trustedhousesitters",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1978_house_sitter_platforms_trustedhousesitters_fee",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "TrustedHousesitters: Money.fees",
      "summary": "TrustedHousesitters charges sitter members annual membership fees; the Premium combined membership costs US$299/year.",
      "body": "TrustedHousesitters charges sitter members annual membership fees; the Premium combined membership costs US$299/year.\n\nWhat TrustedHousesitters actually says:\n\n“Premium US$299/year”\n\nNote: Pricing page shows annual membership tiers",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/pricing/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "TrustedHousesitters",
      "evidence_quote": "Premium US$299/year",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1978-house-sitter-platforms",
      "subject": "TrustedHousesitters",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "uk",
          "eu",
          "ca",
          "au",
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "trustedhousesitters",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1978_house_sitter_platforms_trustedhousesitters_sitter_fee",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "TrustedHousesitters: Money.fees",
      "summary": "TrustedHousesitters offers a Standard sitter membership for US$229/year and a Basic sitter membership for US$149/year.",
      "body": "TrustedHousesitters offers a Standard sitter membership for US$229/year and a Basic sitter membership for US$149/year.\n\nWhat TrustedHousesitters actually says:\n\n“Standard pet parent US$229/year Premium Standard Most popular Basic US$149/year Unlimited home & pet care Unlimited pet & home care from verified sitters at no extra cost”\n\nNote: Pricing page lists three membership tiers",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/pricing/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "TrustedHousesitters",
      "evidence_quote": "Standard pet parent US$229/year Premium Standard Most popular Basic US$149/year Unlimited home & pet care Unlimited pet & home care from verified sitters at no extra cost",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1978-house-sitter-platforms",
      "subject": "TrustedHousesitters",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "uk",
          "eu",
          "ca",
          "au",
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "trustedhousesitters",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1978_house_sitter_platforms_trustedhousesitters_sitter_charges",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "TrustedHousesitters: Money.pricing",
      "summary": "House sitters on TrustedHousesitters do not charge sitters any fees beyond the annual membership; sitters provide care in exchange for free accommodation.",
      "body": "House sitters on TrustedHousesitters do not charge sitters any fees beyond the annual membership; sitters provide care in exchange for free accommodation.\n\nWhat TrustedHousesitters actually says:\n\n“Sitters don’t charge Unlimited home & pet care”\n\nNote: Pricing page states sitters don't charge",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/pricing/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "TrustedHousesitters",
      "evidence_quote": "Sitters don’t charge Unlimited home & pet care",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1978-house-sitter-platforms",
      "subject": "TrustedHousesitters",
      "topic": "Money.pricing",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "uk",
          "eu",
          "ca",
          "au",
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "trustedhousesitters",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1978_house_sitter_platforms_trustedhousesitters_background_check",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "TrustedHousesitters: Access.id",
      "summary": "TrustedHousesitters provides background checked sitters; all US sitters are background checked and all global sitters are ID checked for extra peace of mind.",
      "body": "TrustedHousesitters provides background checked sitters; all US sitters are background checked and all global sitters are ID checked for extra peace of mind.\n\nWhat TrustedHousesitters actually says:\n\n“Background checked sitters All US sitters are background checked and all global sitters are ID checked for extra peace of mind”\n\nNote: Pricing page mentions background checking",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/pricing/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "TrustedHousesitters",
      "evidence_quote": "Background checked sitters All US sitters are background checked and all global sitters are ID checked for extra peace of mind",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1978-house-sitter-platforms",
      "subject": "TrustedHousesitters",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "uk",
          "eu",
          "ca",
          "au",
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "trustedhousesitters",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1978_house_sitter_platforms_trustedhousesitters_payout",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "TrustedHousesitters: Money.payout",
      "summary": "TrustedHousesitters pays sitters in accommodation only; there is no monetary payout to sitters.",
      "body": "TrustedHousesitters pays sitters in accommodation only; there is no monetary payout to sitters.\n\nWhat TrustedHousesitters actually says:\n\n“Sitters don’t charge Unlimited home & pet care”\n\nNote: Sitters receive accommodation in exchange for care, no monetary payout",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/pricing/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "TrustedHousesitters",
      "evidence_quote": "Sitters don’t charge Unlimited home & pet care",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1978-house-sitter-platforms",
      "subject": "TrustedHousesitters",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "uk",
          "eu",
          "ca",
          "au",
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "trustedhousesitters",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1978_house_sitter_platforms_housesittersamerica_takes_new_workers",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "House Sitters America: Access.signup",
      "summary": "House Sitters America accepts new house sitter registrations on its platform.",
      "body": "House Sitters America accepts new house sitter registrations on its platform.\n\nWhat House Sitters America actually says:\n\n“Becoming a house or pet sitter with House Sitters America is simple. Just register as a house sitter on our website, pay the small membership fee, choose whether you want to do paid or free house sits, then begin exploring a variety of house and pet sitting opportunities all over America.”\n\nNote: Sitter registration page confirms acceptance of new workers",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.housesittersamerica.com/sitters/register",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "House Sitters America",
      "evidence_quote": "Becoming a house or pet sitter with House Sitters America is simple. Just register as a house sitter on our website, pay the small membership fee, choose whether you want to do paid or free house sits, then begin exploring a variety of house and pet sitting opportunities all over America.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1978-house-sitter-platforms",
      "subject": "House Sitters America",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "{'country': 'Us', 'notes': ''}",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "housesittersamerica",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1978_house_sitter_platforms_housesittersamerica_fee",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "House Sitters America: Money.fees",
      "summary": "House sitters pay a one-time membership fee of $49 for a 12-month membership with House Sitters America.",
      "body": "House sitters pay a one-time membership fee of $49 for a 12-month membership with House Sitters America.\n\nWhat House Sitters America actually says:\n\n“House sitters pay only $49 for a 12 month membership.”\n\nNote: Sitter FAQ page states membership fee",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.housesittersamerica.com/sitter-faqs",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "House Sitters America",
      "evidence_quote": "House sitters pay only $49 for a 12 month membership.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1978-house-sitter-platforms",
      "subject": "House Sitters America",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "housesittersamerica",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1978_house_sitter_platforms_housesittersamerica_homeowner_fee",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "House Sitters America: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Home owners pay a one-time fee of $29 for a lifetime membership with House Sitters America.",
      "body": "Home owners pay a one-time fee of $29 for a lifetime membership with House Sitters America.\n\nWhat House Sitters America actually says:\n\n“Home owners pay a one time only fee of $29 for a lifetime membership.”\n\nNote: Homeowner FAQ page states membership fee",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.housesittersamerica.com/homeowner-faqs",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "House Sitters America",
      "evidence_quote": "Home owners pay a one time only fee of $29 for a lifetime membership.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1978-house-sitter-platforms",
      "subject": "House Sitters America",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "housesittersamerica",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1978_house_sitter_platforms_housesittersamerica_no_commission",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "House Sitters America: Money.fees",
      "summary": "House Sitters America does not take any commissions from payments made between owners and sitters.",
      "body": "House Sitters America does not take any commissions from payments made between owners and sitters.\n\nWhat House Sitters America actually says:\n\n“House Sitters America do NOT take any commissions from payments made like some of the other pet sitting sites do.”\n\nNote: Homeowner FAQ clarifies no commission is taken",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.housesittersamerica.com/homeowner-faqs",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "House Sitters America",
      "evidence_quote": "House Sitters America do NOT take any commissions from payments made like some of the other pet sitting sites do.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1978-house-sitter-platforms",
      "subject": "House Sitters America",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "housesittersamerica",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1978_house_sitter_platforms_housesittersamerica_payout",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "House Sitters America: Money.payout",
      "summary": "House Sitters America has no minimum payout threshold; the platform does not handle payments between owners and sitters.",
      "body": "House Sitters America has no minimum payout threshold; the platform does not handle payments between owners and sitters.\n\nWhat House Sitters America actually says:\n\n“House Sitters America does NOT deal with any payments. Any financial transactions or agreements are organized between youself and the home owner directly.”\n\nNote: Platform does not handle payments directly",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.housesittersamerica.com/homeowner-faqs",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "House Sitters America",
      "evidence_quote": "House Sitters America does NOT deal with any payments. Any financial transactions or agreements are organized between youself and the home owner directly.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1978-house-sitter-platforms",
      "subject": "House Sitters America",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "housesittersamerica",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1978_house_sitter_platforms_housesittersamerica_id_verification",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "House Sitters America: Access.id",
      "summary": "House Sitters America offers optional ID verification through Trulioo Global Gateway for a one-off $5 fee.",
      "body": "House Sitters America offers optional ID verification through Trulioo Global Gateway for a one-off $5 fee.\n\nWhat House Sitters America actually says:\n\n“House Sitters America may offer Sitters and Owners the option of verifying their identification and/or validating their Account using our third-party ID verification service, currently Trulioo (ID Verification Service Provider). Where the User has elected to have their identification verified in this manner... there is a one-off $5 verification fee.”\n\nNote: Sitter FAQ page describes optional ID verification",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.housesittersamerica.com/sitter-faqs",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "House Sitters America",
      "evidence_quote": "House Sitters America may offer Sitters and Owners the option of verifying their identification and/or validating their Account using our third-party ID verification service, currently Trulioo (ID Verification Service Provider). Where the User has elected to have their identification verified in this manner... there is a one-off $5 verification fee.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1978-house-sitter-platforms",
      "subject": "House Sitters America",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "housesittersamerica",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1978_house_sitter_platforms_housesittersamerica_no_vetting",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "House Sitters America: Access.signup",
      "summary": "House Sitters America does not conduct background checks or vet its sitters; users must do their own due diligence.",
      "body": "House Sitters America does not conduct background checks or vet its sitters; users must do their own due diligence.\n\nWhat House Sitters America actually says:\n\n“We do not screen our sitters. We are a meeting place for house sitters and home owners to find each other only.”\n\nNote: Homeowner FAQ clarifies no background checks done",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.housesittersamerica.com/homeowner-faqs",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "House Sitters America",
      "evidence_quote": "We do not screen our sitters. We are a meeting place for house sitters and home owners to find each other only.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1978-house-sitter-platforms",
      "subject": "House Sitters America",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "housesittersamerica",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1978_house_sitter_platforms_housesittersamerica_exclusivity",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "House Sitters America: Rules.coperformer",
      "summary": "House Sitters America Terms require sitters to be the sole employee of their business and prohibit businesses with multiple employees from registering.",
      "body": "House Sitters America Terms require sitters to be the sole employee of their business and prohibit businesses with multiple employees from registering.\n\nWhat House Sitters America actually says:\n\n“You can register if you run a house sitting or pet sitting business, but ONLY if you are the sole employee. If you have more than one employee, then you are NOT able to register.”\n\nNote: Sitter FAQ restricts multi-employee businesses",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.housesittersamerica.com/sitter-faqs",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "House Sitters America",
      "evidence_quote": "You can register if you run a house sitting or pet sitting business, but ONLY if you are the sole employee. If you have more than one employee, then you are NOT able to register.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1978-house-sitter-platforms",
      "subject": "House Sitters America",
      "topic": "Rules.coperformer",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "housesittersamerica",
        "topic": [
          "rules.coperformer"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1978_house_sitter_platforms_housesittersamerica_local_only_filter",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "House Sitters America: Access.signup",
      "summary": "House Sitters America allows sitters to identify as local and homeowners to search for sitters within 5 to 50 miles.",
      "body": "House Sitters America allows sitters to identify as local and homeowners to search for sitters within 5 to 50 miles.\n\nWhat House Sitters America actually says:\n\n“You can filter ads by selecting the LOCAL search option button. If you select this button, you will see a filter of all the listed local house sitters within 50 miles. You have the option to change the distance from 50 miles down to 5 miles.”\n\nNote: Homeowner FAQ describes local sitter filtering",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.housesittersamerica.com/homeowner-faqs",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "House Sitters America",
      "evidence_quote": "You can filter ads by selecting the LOCAL search option button. If you select this button, you will see a filter of all the listed local house sitters within 50 miles. You have the option to change the distance from 50 miles down to 5 miles.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1978-house-sitter-platforms",
      "subject": "House Sitters America",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "housesittersamerica",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    }
  ]
}