Here are the most common questions from contributors and companies. Click to expand any question — or reach out if you don’t see yours.
Contributor FAQs
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You earn money by joining open projects and contributing the type of data companies need — such as images, videos, audio clips, or text. Each approved submission earns you base pay, and you can increase your earnings through referrals, bonuses, and validator opportunities.
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Payments are released after your submissions are validated and approved.
Earnings accumulate in your account, and payouts are processed after each project is complete, through secure partners such as Stripe or PayPal.
You can view pending and completed payouts directly in your dashboard.
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It depends on the project. Common examples include:
• Photos (e.g. products, environments, everyday objects)
• Short video clips (e.g. simple activities or street scenes)
• Audio recordings (e.g. spoken phrases or sounds)
• Text contributions (e.g. transcripts, short writings, labeled content)
All projects come with clear instructions so you know exactly what’s needed.
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Yes. All submissions are de-identified and aggregated before being shared with companies.
Your personal information is never visible to buyers, and all data is handled in compliance with GDPR, CCPR, and other global privacy laws.
You choose which projects you want to join and what data you are comfortable sharing — full control stays with you.
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You retain ownership of your original submissions but grant AiDE a license to manage, validate, and sublicense anonymized datasets to companies.
This lets you earn income while keeping your identity protected and your personal information confidential.
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No advanced skills are required. Most projects can be completed with everyday tools like your phone, computer, or wearable device. Some projects may ask for specific formats (like audio clips or GPS data), but all requirements will be clearly explained.
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Yes! Contributors can participate globally, as long as your country supports our payout partner.
Some projects may have language, region, or demographic requirements for balance or compliance.
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Yes. You’re responsible for reporting and paying taxes on income you earn through the Platform.
Depending on your country, you may be asked to provide a tax form (like W-9 or W-8BEN).
Company FAQs
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Projects are priced per validated unit (e.g., per photo, transcript, clip, annotation).
You only pay for data that meets your specifications.
Self-serve projects are prepaid, while enterprise clients may qualify for invoicing and flexible terms.
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You can request datasets across all major modalities: text, images, audio, video, and sensor data. Projects can be broad (e.g. product photos) or highly specialized (e.g. speech samples by accent or region). If you can describe it, we can crowdsource it.
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Each submission is checked for accuracy, format, and compliance by our validator network and automated systems.
You receive only data that passes all review criteria.
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Most requests begin fulfillment within hours. Delivery time depends on dataset size and complexity — ranging from a few days for small projects to a few weeks for large or highly specialized ones. Progress can be tracked in your dashboard.
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Yes. All contributions are anonymized, consent-based, and processed in compliance with global privacy standards such as GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws.
AiDE contributors must agree to strict privacy and ethical data rules before submitting.
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Absolutely. Enterprise clients can launch private projects with custom requirements, dedicated support, and invoicing. Our sales team will work with you to scope your needs and ensure compliance, quality, and delivery at scale.
General FAQs
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Contributors retain ownership rights to their submissions.
Companies receive a temporary license to use anonymized, validated datasets through AiDE.
This structure protects contributor rights and minimizes company risk.
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Our platform is open to contributors and companies worldwide. Some projects may have regional requirements (for example, datasets in a specific language or geography), but in general, participation is global.
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Unlike traditional data collection or scraping, we:
• Pay contributors fairly for the value of their data.
• Provide companies with consented, high-quality datasets that match their specifications, saving time and resources.
• Ensure ethical AI by anonymizing all submissions and meeting strict privacy standards.
It’s a win-win: contributors earn, companies innovate faster, and AI gets better responsibly.
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Reach out to support@aidemarketplace.com or use the in-app “Help” form.
Include your Contributor ID or project ID for faster review.
Our team responds promptly to ensure issues are resolved fairly.
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Contributors can access help through our support center and community guides. Companies receive email/chat support and, for enterprise clients, a dedicated account manager.
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Yes. You can request deletion of your personal data or account at any time by contacting support@aidemarketplace.com.
Note that approved, anonymized datasets already licensed to companies can’t be retroactively removed, but your personal information will always remain deleted or de-identified.