💸 Zi Payout Terms

Effective Date: June 4, 2025

These Payout Terms explain how rewards and cash payouts work on Zi. They apply to any user who earns performance-based points and becomes eligible for monthly rewards.

🔍 TL;DR — Summary

Earn points through content. If you rank in the top % and verify your ID, you may qualify for a payout.

1. Points System Overview

  • Points are earned based on content performance and engagement (likes, comments, shares, challenge participation, etc.).
  • Actions on others' content (e.g., comments, boosts) may also earn minor points.
  • Points are tracked internally and visible on your profile.

2. Monthly Reward Evaluation

  • At the end of each calendar month, we run a system-wide calculation based on the distribution of points across all active users.
  • The top X% (e.g., top 1%) of point earners will be considered for payouts.
  • The minimum qualifying threshold may vary monthly based on platform activity.

3. Eligibility Requirements

To receive a payout, users must:

  • Be at least 16 years old
  • Have a verified identity via Veriff (includes facial ID scan and legal ID document)
  • Not be under investigation or moderation review at the time of payout
  • Not have violated Community Guidelines or Terms of Service

4. Payment Process

  • Payouts are distributed within 14 business days of the month’s end.
  • Supported payment methods: Stripe, CashApp, PayPal (subject to change)
  • You must link a valid payment account and pass all compliance checks

5. Taxes & Reporting

  • You are responsible for any taxes associated with payouts.
  • If you exceed IRS reporting thresholds, we may require submission of a W-9 and issue a 1099 form.

6. Abuse & Disqualification

We reserve the right to withhold, delay, or revoke payouts from accounts that:

  • Use bots, fake engagement, or exploits
  • Have suspicious patterns of activity
  • Attempt to game the system in any way

7. Changes & Cancellation

Zi may change or discontinue the payout system at any time with or without notice. We will notify users of material changes via the app or email.

8. Contact

Questions? Email rewards@zi.social