Question 1

What can I see before claiming a book?

Accepted Answer

Every brief shows the book, page count, available completion methods, deadline window, and potential pay. Claiming starts the deadline, so review the whole brief first.

Question 2

Can I skip a book?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Open listings are invitations, not requirements. Passing on a title does not hurt your account.

Question 3

Why did a book disappear while I was deciding?

Accepted Answer

Each gig has limited capacity. Another reader may take the last opening, or the catalog team may pause a title when its file or retailer listing needs attention.

Question 4

Which countries can join?

Accepted Answer

ReaderGigs currently accepts readers in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Location checks protect catalog and payment eligibility; using a VPN to bypass them is not permitted.

Question 5

Where is my reading copy?

Accepted Answer

Open the gig from your dashboard and use the private-copy button. Access is tied to your account and assignment. If no file is attached, stop there and contact support so the deadline can be corrected.

Question 6

How is my place in the book saved?

Accepted Answer

Your PDF or reading app controls bookmarks and reading position. ReaderGigs records the gig state, but it does not track the pages you read.

Question 7

Can I change the completion method after claiming?

Accepted Answer

The method is part of the brief you accept. It cannot be changed automatically after claiming because capacity and review work are planned around that choice. Contact support before the deadline if the selected path becomes impossible.

Question 8

Can I request more time or cancel a gig?

Accepted Answer

Before the deadline, you can request 1, 3, or 7 extra days from the assignment page. Extension requests require administrator approval and do not change the deadline unless approved. You can also cancel the gig, which releases the opening, creates no payout, and cannot be undone.

Question 9

What happens if the retailer removes the listing?

Accepted Answer

Do not use another edition or a different book. Leave the gig untouched and report the missing listing. The team can protect the deadline, replace the listing, or close the gig without treating it as reader error.

Question 10

What counts as public-review proof?

Accepted Answer

Use the public HTTPS URL for your own published review of the assigned edition. Order pages, profile homepages, screenshots, and links to another title cannot be approved.

Question 11

My review is still processing. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Wait for the retailer to publish it. Reposting can restart the retailer's checks. Send the URL only after the review has its own public page.

Question 12

Do ratings affect approval?

Accepted Answer

No. The checker verifies that the assigned work is complete, original, and matched to the right title. A favorable opinion or high star rating is never required.

Question 13

Why did my proof come back?

Accepted Answer

The gig page includes the exact checker note. Common issues include a private link, the wrong title, or incomplete written work. Correct that item and resubmit from the same page.

Question 14

What belongs in a private reader note?

Accepted Answer

Respond in your own words with specific observations about the book. The gig page shows the minimum length. Plot summary alone, copied text, and automated filler do not count as completed work.

Question 15

When does a gig become payable?

Accepted Answer

Approval records the earning. For ReviewBunch-funded gigs, signed settlement must succeed before the amount becomes available for payout. Work under review is not part of your earnings yet.

Question 16

Where can I track payment status?

Accepted Answer

The Earnings page separates cleared items from payout history. Failed payouts retain their status and error message so they are not mistaken for completed transfers.

Question 17

How are payouts sent?

Accepted Answer

Add your bank payment details on the Earnings page. The details are encrypted and shown only to authorized ReaderGigs administrators when they manually disburse an approved payout. Your account number is masked everywhere else.

Question 18

How do payout requests work?

Accepted Answer

A payout request includes all earnings currently marked available. Only one request can be pending at a time, and bank details cannot be changed while it is processing. ReaderGigs reviews requests and sends bank transfers manually; no delivery time is guaranteed. If a payout fails, its earnings return to your available balance.

Question 19

How are taxes handled?

Accepted Answer

Readers are responsible for understanding and reporting earnings under the rules where they live. Payment-provider or tax forms may apply depending on country and annual totals.

Question 20

How do I update my details?

Accepted Answer

Open Account settings from the menu to update your name, email, and notification choices. Your marketplace is set when you join and cannot be changed there; email readergigs@gmail.com if you need help with it.

Question 21

How do I close my account?

Accepted Answer

Email readergigs@gmail.com from your account email and ask us to close it. Records required for completed payments, fraud prevention, disputes, or legal obligations may be retained for the applicable period.

Question 22

How can I contact support?

Accepted Answer

Email readergigs@gmail.com with the gig title and a short description of the issue. Do not send passwords, banking credentials, or a private reading-copy file.

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