- How much can I earn?
Your earnings as an online mediator depend on the number of cases you help settle that offer cash rewards. Rewards vary from ten or twenty dollars to as much as $500 or more, depending on the number of claiming parties involved. On the master case list you can sort cases for those with cash rewards and choose the ones among them that offer the largest rewards. In general, the larger the reward the more competition there will be within the community to resolve the case.
- Any limits on how many cases I can try to win?
You're limited only by the number of cases offering cash rewards. You can work on multiple cases at one time, and you can submit as many resolution suggestions as you like. The key to winning is offering recommendations that actually bring the parties together, so quality is more important than quantity. (Remember, suggestions can be down voted by the public. It pays to put your best efforts into any suggestion you offer for resolving someone's dispute.)
- Any other limitations?
You can participate in any cases open to all mediators. In fact, we'll send you notifications of claims according to size of case, type, industry, and other factors you can specify on your profile. There are also claims available for mediation by invitation of the disputing parties. These tend to be higher-stakes cases that offer bigger cash rewards. For these you'll be invited to participate based both on your track record helping resolve disputes and your mediator profile. No worries if you're a new mediator; your work experience can be a big factor in being chosen, along with other background information you've included in your profile.
- Are there any costs involved in creating an online mediator profile or in participating in cases?
There's no cost to have a basic online mediator's profile at PeopleClaim. If you win cash rewards,PeopleClaim will pay you 90% of the total and retain 10% as a hosting fee. For example, if you win a $300 cash reward, you would receive $270. Apart from this fee, you can participate at no charge in as many cases and as often as you want.
- How often will I be paid?
You can choose a monthly or quarterly payment cycle. PeopleClaim will make payments to you via PayPal or check after you yave accrued rewards equal to or exceeding $100. You also have the option to let your balance accrue within your account.
- What if I win the reward but I want the amount to go to a charity?
We encourage anyone who'd like to donate their winnings to a third party. We maintain a list of eligible organizations working to expand civil justice, which you may want to consider in deciding where you'd like your winnings to go.