Terms of service analysis for paid survey, microtask, and rewards platforms
Survey and rewards platforms pay users for their time and opinions, but the terms often heavily favor the platforms. High payment thresholds, account termination risks, and broad data collection are common. The actual hourly earnings often fall well below minimum wage once disqualifications and unpaid screeners are factored in.
Multiple earning methods with complex point system and account deactivation risks.
Survey-focused platform with frequent disqualifications and minimum payout requirements.
Research-focused platform with better pay rates but strict quality requirements.
Microtask platform with requestor-controlled payments and limited worker protections.