Research Referral Program

Help Us Find Qualified Research Participants

We're looking for people genuinely struggling with cognitive overload. If you know someone who might benefit from this research, we'd like to connect with them.

A Note on Our Approach

This is not a sales program. Referrers are compensated for helping identify qualified research participants — not for selling outcomes or results.

We offer a referral stipend because finding the right participants is genuinely difficult. People who understand cognitive load and know others struggling with it can help us build a better study cohort.

We don't want high-pressure referrals. We want thoughtful introductions to people who might genuinely benefit. If someone isn't right for this research, please don't refer them.

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Process

How Referrals Work

1

Register & Get Invitation Credits

Create an account and receive your invitation link. You start with 5 credits per month.

2

Invite Qualified Individuals

Share with people who genuinely experience cognitive overload. Quality over quantity.

3

Get Paid After 30-Day Threshold

You receive your credit ($10-$25) when your referral completes 20 active days in their first month.

Fit Assessment

Is This Right for You?

Being honest about fit helps everyone.

Good Fit

  • You know people genuinely struggling with decision overload
  • You're connected to productivity, GTD, or knowledge work communities
  • You understand the problem we're researching
  • You're comfortable with research-stage, experimental tools
  • You prefer quality referrals over volume

Not a Good Fit

  • You're looking for passive income or "easy money"
  • You'd refer anyone regardless of fit
  • You expect polished, production-ready software
  • You want to promote this as a "life-changing" solution
  • You're uncomfortable with research disclaimers

Referral Stipend

Partner Tiers

Stipend increases as you demonstrate quality referrals.

Participant
$10
per qualified referral
  • Starting tier for all partners
  • Up to 5 invitation credits/month
  • Real-time tracking dashboard
Contributor
$15
per qualified referral
  • 5+ qualified referrals
  • Up to 10 invitation credits/month
  • Priority support access
Advocate
$20
+ 2% recurring
  • 15+ qualified referrals
  • Up to 20 invitation credits/month
  • Recurring participation bonus
Fellow
$25
+ 5% recurring
  • 50+ qualified referrals
  • Unlimited invitation credits
  • Research collaboration opportunities

Quality-Gated Invitation Credits

What "qualified" means: Your referral must complete 20 of their first 30 days as an active participant. This ensures we're rewarding quality connections, not volume.

How it works: You receive a fixed credit ($10-$25 depending on tier) when your referral hits the 30-day behavioral threshold — not when they sign up.

Why this matters: This keeps our cohort high-signal. Traditional affiliate programs attract deal-seekers. We want thoughtful introductions to people who will genuinely engage.

Funding source: Invitation credits come from the platform's 30% share, not from participant revenue. Your referral's earnings are never reduced.

Join the Program

Become a Research Referral Partner

Help us find qualified research participants.

Questions

Common Questions

When are stipends paid? +
Stipends are processed monthly via Stripe. Minimum payout is $25. We hold stipends for 30 days after conversion to account for refunds or cancellations.
How long does the referral attribution last? +
30 days. If someone visits via your link and joins within 30 days, you receive credit for the referral.
What counts as a "quality referral"? +
A participant who joins a paid research tier (Pro or Elite) and remains active for at least 30 days. We prioritize engaged participants over volume.
Can I lose my partner tier? +
No. Once you reach a tier, you keep it. Tiers are designed to reward sustained quality contributions to the research.
What if my referral isn't a good fit? +
That's okay. The free tier (DLI measurement) is available to anyone. We'd rather have honest referrals than forced conversions. Quality matters more than quantity.
Is there a cap on earnings? +
No total cap, but stipend rates max at 30% (Fellow tier) to maintain research funding. The more quality participants you connect us with, the more you earn.