Can I pay incentive off the platform
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Jonathan Kennedy
Mar 13, 2024
No, it's not allowed. All research participants recruited on the platform must receive payment through the platform. AppStoreResearch compensates participants who finish a project via PayPal.
Payments must go through the platform for a few reasons:
1. It protects both researchers and participants in case of payment dispute.
2. Getting paid confirms that participants fulfilled their responsibilities, enhancing their reputation on the platform.