Terms of Service Summary
A summary of the key terms and conditions for using Terac.
This page summarizes the key terms for using Terac as an expert. For the complete legal terms, see our Terms of Service.
Your Account
One Account Per Person
You may only have one Terac account. Multiple accounts will result in suspension.
Accurate Information
You must provide accurate information in your profile. False information may result in account termination.
Account Security
You're responsible for keeping your account secure. Don't share your login credentials.
Your Obligations
Honest Participation
When participating in studies, you must:
- Provide truthful responses
- Answer questions based on your real experiences
- Not fabricate or exaggerate information
Quality Standards
Your submissions should:
- Follow study instructions
- Be complete and thoughtful
- Meet the stated requirements
Professional Conduct
You agree to:
- Communicate respectfully
- Not attempt to manipulate or game the system
- Not engage in fraudulent activity
Compliance
You must comply with:
- These terms of service
- All applicable laws
- Study-specific guidelines
What Terac Provides
Platform Access
We provide:
- Access to research opportunities
- Tools to manage your profile and submissions
- Payment processing for approved work
No Guarantees
We don't guarantee:
- A specific number of opportunities
- Approval of any submission
- Specific earnings amounts
Payments
Earning Money
You earn money when your submissions are approved. Earnings are processed through Virtual Incentives.
Payment Terms
See our Payout Policy for complete payment terms.
Taxes
You're responsible for paying applicable taxes on your earnings.
Intellectual Property
Your Submissions
When you submit work to a study, you grant researchers the right to use your responses for their research purposes.
Our Platform
Terac's platform, design, and content are our intellectual property. You may not copy or reproduce them.
Termination
By You
You can close your account at any time by contacting support.
By Us
We may suspend or terminate your account if you:
- Violate these terms
- Engage in fraudulent activity
- Provide false information
- Create multiple accounts
Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- You lose access to the platform
- Pending earnings may be forfeited (for cause termination)
- Your data will be handled per our privacy policy
Limitations
Liability
Terac is not liable for:
- Study-related issues outside our control
- Actions of researchers or other users
- Technical issues or outages
- Lost earnings from rejected submissions
Disputes with Researchers
Disputes about study requirements or approvals should first be directed to us. We'll try to help but cannot guarantee resolution.
Changes
To Terms
We may update these terms. We'll notify you of significant changes.
To the Platform
We may modify features, add or remove opportunities, or change how things work.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws specified in our full Terms of Service.
Dispute Resolution
Disputes should first be addressed through our support team. See the full Terms of Service for formal dispute resolution procedures.
Key Points Summary
| Topic | Your Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Account | One account, accurate info, keep secure |
| Participation | Be honest, follow instructions, quality work |
| Payments | Report taxes, comply with payout terms |
| Conduct | Professional, no fraud, follow rules |
Full Terms
This is a summary only. Please read our complete Terms of Service for all details.
Questions
For questions about terms:
- Review the FAQ
- Contact support