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Spedia
-FAQ - domande frequenti
Who
can participate?
Everybody can enroll in our services. Spedia welcomes all Internet surfers
including International surfers. Spedia provides payment services
in US dollars to all Spedia Members.
What
are the ways to make money with Spedia?
You can make money in 6 different ways with Spedia:
Spedia
Bar - Surf the net and have the Spedia bar active on your desktop. Go
to your favorite web sites or visit our advertisers' sites if you're
interested in the offers.
Instant
Cash - You can make over $150 in just one hour by signing up for
programs. There are over 60 programs to choose from. In addition to the
points you will receive from Spedia for signing up, you will take
advantage of the benefits those programs offer you.
Spedia
Games - You can play games and make money while you play. It is free
and fun. We have over 20 games to choose from.
Shop
Online - Visit our shopping partners for special offerings and
promotions. You will be entered in a drawing to win our weekly sweepstakes.
Receive
Emails - You can make 5-10 points for each email you receive from our
advertisers. You can unsubscribe at any time. Your privacy is fully
protected.
Refer
Your Friends - There are 5 levels of referralscompensation structure
for surfing is 10%, 5%, 5%, 5%, 5% for a total of 5 levels! To read our
anti-spam policy click here.
How
does Spedia generate its revenues?
Spedia sells advertising space to advertisers and sponsors and
distributes most of the revenues to our members.
What
kind of ads do you display?
Our ad server will manage the placement of all ad banners. Spedia has a
strict policy related to ad banners and other advertising materials, so
you don't have to worry about indecent postings. You and your visitors (if
you have a web site) will not get disappointed or frustrated with the ad
materials.
Do
I need to buy anything?
No, you do not. Spedia membership is absolutely free. We will be rewarding
you for using Spedia every month by sending you a check.
How
can I enter the Sweepstakes?
Spedia has developed a Shop Online Assistant which allows our members to
gain access to a list of well-established e-commerce channels. When you
visit our Affiliate Programs, a pop-up window will appear on your screen.
To enter the Sweepstakes, please, click on the "Go Spedia"
button. Every time you visit an affiliate site using one of the provided
links, you will get one entry for our 10,000 Point Affiliate Sweepstakes.
Up to 50 entries per drawing per registered member. Drawings will be
administered weekely.
Can
more than one family member join Spedia?
All members of a family can join our service if they want, no matter that
they live at the same address, or share the same computer. Our service is
available all over the world for anybody over 14 years of age.
How
can I change my address/name?
If you have entered a wrong/incomplete name/address, or you want to
update your old ones, you can do that by going to the ‘Update Your
Profile’ link on the HOME page, or simply going to the User Info page of
your account. After you’ve made the necessary changes, you need to press
the ‘Change Profile’ button at the bottom of the page.
Can
I change my user name/password?
You can change your password, but you can not change your User name.
You can change your password by logging first and then selecting the 'Change
Password' option on the bottom of the User Info page.
Can
I change my hobbies/interests?
Once you’ve registered you can not go back and change your
interest preferences.
forgot
my password. How can I get it?
You need to go to the login page and choose the "Forgot Your
Password" link, then follow the instructions.
When
can I start to generate ad points?
You can join now and start building your referral group today. To register
and start making money now click
here.
How
much dollars is one Ad Point?
The value of the ad points changes every month based on our revenues. You
can check the latest ad point value from the "Payout Rate" link
on the HOME page.
How
can I check the value of my Ad Points?
Members can check their account balance and the number of accumulated ad
points at anytime . If the revenues for the month are not collected we
cannot assign a fair value to your ad points, hence the "Total Cash
Value" line on your statement will read "unavailable".
Please be patient. We work hard to collect the money.
Spedia
Bar does not seem to generate Ad Points for me. Why?
Spedia technology utilizes a number of intelligent, self-learning
procedures that are developed to allow our support staff to detect illegal
accumulation of ad points by members that automate the ad point generation
procedure. Our staff not only actively monitors all member activities, but
also analyze usage data based on one or more of the following criteria:
- All
members can accumulate only ONE Ad Point per minute.
Passive
Internet Browsing that does not allow dynamic ad banner serving. All
users are expected to browse the Internet actively by visiting at least
one new URL every minute.
All
members should enable their browsers to accept COOKIES. You will not
be able to accumulate any ad points if your browser does not support
cookies. Cookies are required by our advertisers.
Any
browsing deviation based on unusual time or volume models may be flagged
as fraudulent and may be disqualified. We collect and analyze
unusual browsing patterns on a daily basis.
What
Are total payable points, total paid points, and current period?
Total Payable Points section shows the amount of points which have
been assigned a dollar value. Under the "Current Period" section
you will see the points you've earned for the current period, which are
not yet assigned a dollar value. If you have requested payment, as soon as
we send you the check, the points from POINTS PAYABLE will be transferred
to POINTS PAID.
My
balance shows that the dollar value of my points is "unavailable".
Why?
The points you collect are convertible to cash at the end of each
month. Once we receive all advertising revenues for the month we will pass
on to you a percentage of the revenues by assigning value per ad point.
After we estimate the ad point value you'll be able to see the amount you
have accumulated in $USD, not only in points.
Is
there a maximum amount of points that I am allowed to earn per month?
No. There is no limit in the number of points, or the amount of
dollars that you can earn per month.
I
did not receive the points from the Instant Cash Programs. Why?
There are three possible reasons:
- You used
a different e-mail address. When you register with those programs you
have to use the same e-mail address that you have used when you
registered with Spedia. If you believe that you have used a different
e-mail address, you can claim your points
- We will
credit your account with the points when we receive a confirmation from
the companies that offer those programs. It might take a month for the
whole process to take place.
- You have
registered for a program that is not offered for your country. Right
beside the name of the program there is a symbol showing whether it is
available for USA only, or internationally.
What
do Fast Points mean?
If you have registered for our Instant Cash Programs you will be
able to make "Fast Points" by visiting those web sites. After
you register, the Fast Points will be automatically enabled for the
programs that you have registered for. You can make up to 3 Fast Points
per CLICK per program per day. You must visit and log into the selected
site for at least 1 minute to qualify for Fast Points. The maximum number
of payable clicks (Fast Points) per program is 6.
Do
I have to click on banners?
NO! Spedia does not reward you for clicking on banners. You accumulate
points when you have the SpediaBar active on your desktop and browse the
Internet. Please, visit our advertisers ONLY if you are interested in
their services and offerings.
What
do the colors of the bar mean?
The green light means you're earning
points.
The yellow
color means that you're not getting points at the moment due to:
- Internet connection error (it is possible that your internet is very
slow, or your ISP has some problem)
Server Error
Passive internet browsing (you have to change URL from your browser
window, or by clicking on the banners shown on the Spedia bar).
The
red color means that you're not getting points due to:
- There is no active browser, or you have a browser different from IE
or Netscape Navigator.
You have been inactive for a long time (apporximately 3 minutes). If
you have a slow internet connection, you may lose some points during the
time the bar is trying to connect to the Spedia server to send
information.
What
browsers does Spedia support?
Spedia bar is compatible with the following browsers only:
Netscape Communicator 4.0+
Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0+
What
is Spedia Premier Membership?
Spedia would like to reward its most active members for their
commitment and loyalty. Spedia is happy to announce the launch of Spedia
Premier Merbership Club. Spedia Premier Members will benefit from
premium payout rates that are 20%-50% above the standard rate for the
billing period.
What
does it take to qualify for Spedia Premier Membership?
Spedia will grant one STAR per day to all its members that actively use
Spedia Bar to navigate through the Internet for at least two hours per
day. You need twenty (20) STARS per month to earn a Premier monthly status
and enjoy the benefits for the month. In order to qualify for the Premier
membership status you also need to sign up for at least 20 Instant Cash
Programs per month. You can track the number of STARS you have accumulated
online using the Statistics page. At the end of the month, Spedia will
grant 20%-50% bonus Spedia Bar ad points to all premier members to reward
them for their commitment and loyalty.
How
does your referral program work?
You can refer as many relatives and friends as you want. The referral
compensation structure for surfing is 10%, 5%, 5%, 5%, 5% (starting June
1, 2000) for a total of 5 levels. We prohibit any unsolicited emails
and/or postings in discussion groups, bulletin boards, and other public
domain groups. There is no limit on the number of friends and relatives
you can refer.
How
can I refer my friends?
You have to give your friends/relatives who want to register with Spedia
your reference number, which they have to enter in the appropriate box on
the registration form.
Where
can I find my reference number?
Your reference number is a blue 6-digit number that appears in your
User Info page of your account.
How
to refer people more effectively?
You can promote our Make Cash program to your friends and family. We
prohibit any unsolicited emails and/or postings in discussion groups,
bulletin boards, and other public domain groups.
Some of the accepted forms of promotion include:
1. Word of mouth. You can tell your friends and family about Spedia.
2. Send emails to your friends and family. Unsolicited emails are
prohibited.
3. Post a Spedia link on your web site.
Do
I have to use the Spedia Bar in order to get the points from my associates?
Spedia Bar does not have a matching surfing requirement at this
time! That means you will get paid for all your referrals' surfing time,
regardless of how long you surf.
When
do I get paid?
When your account reaches $30.00 you will qualify to receive a check
from us. At that time the "Request Payment" button will appear
on your balance page, and you can request your check. Have in mind that
during the last two weeks of the month the "Request Payment"
button will not be visible even though your balance may have reached the
minimum of $30.00. In other words, you have to request your payment at the
beginning of the billing period or wait for the next one.
After you
press the "Request Payment" button, it will disappear from your
balance page. That means that we have received your request and your info
will be processed in the next 2-3 weeks. Spedia does not automatically
issue checks upon pressing the "Request Payment" button. We pay
our members by check once a month. The initial pay cycle takes at least 60
days from the time you start using our services. This is due to the delay
in processing coming from advertisers and other corporate sponsors. Once
we receive all advertising revenues for the month we will pass on to you a
percentage of the revenues by assigning value per ad point.
In case the
check has been lost or stolen, Spedia cannot take responsibility. All
payments are sent using first class U.S. mail service. Spedia cannot make
stop payments and/or trace checks.
How
can I request my paycheck?
If you have accumulated at least $30 in points, you can demand a
check from us. You can do that by pressing on the 'Request Payment' button
that will appear in your balance page.
Is
it possible to let my balance accumulate more than $30 before I request a
paycheck?
Yes. If your account exceeds $30 and you want to defer the payment of your
check, you can do that as long as you wish. Note, that as soon as your
balance reaches the minimum of $30, the ‘Request Payment’ button will
appear on your balance. If you want to let your balance accumulate more,
DO NOT press this button, until you reach the desired amount.
Can
I download the bar on two computers?
Yes, you can download the Spedia bar on more than one computer but you're
not allowed to use it simultaneously from more than one, using the same
account.
Does
Spedia examine my computer?
SpediaBar does not scan your hard drive. We only examine the active memory,
while your SpediaBar is running, for programs which are either
incompatible with SpediaBar, or result in fraudulent generation of ad
points. Examples of such programs include software that provides
automation of repetitive mouse or keyboard tasks or programs that attempt
to hide or disable SpediaBar. Repetitive usage of such programs is
considered a violation of our policy and will result in account lock.
Hackers
Beware!
Can
I redirect to yourname.spedia.net utilizing URL redirection technology?
Automated redirection to yourname.spedia.net URLs utilizing URL
redirection technology is strongly prohibited. Members involved in such
activities will lose their membership privileges and will forfeit all
accumulated ad point/cash balances and other bonuses.
Can
I register multiple accounts?
It is against our rules for members to have multiple accounts for
the purpose of obtaining referral ad points. If you are found to have
multiple accounts, which you have used to make cross-references, Spedia
will immediately lock your accounts. Furthermore, the member will forfeit
all accumulated ad point/cash balances and other bonuses.
What
is your Anti-Spam Policy?
Spedia will immediately lock any account which it believes, in its
sole discretion, is transmitting or is otherwise connected with any spam
or other unsolicited bulk emails and postings. SPAM includes, but is not
limited to, unsolicited emails and/or postings in discussion groups,
bulletin boards, public domain groups, IRC, ICQ, and chat groups. SPAM
messages are generally prohibited by most network providers and certain
jurisdictions, and those users employing them may be subject to fines
and/or imprisonment. Spedia does not allow its members to utilize SPAM
messages. The company will automatically lock all spamming accounts. The
only acceptable methods of referring someone to our Spedia program are
through communication with family and friends, as well as through
establishing a link to our web site on member-owned web site.
What
is Spedia Hall-of-Shame?
Hall-of-Shame is a record of all red-flagged accounts. Now you can
search our Hall of Shame database for accounts that have been red-flagged
by our systems in suspicion of one or more of the following fraudulent
activities:
· SPAM report
· Automated generation of ad points
· Multiple cross-referenced accounts
· Automated redirection to yourname.spedia.net URLs
· Usage of task automation software while SpediaBar is active
· Continuous lack of response to system messages for application upgrade
If your account is in our Hall of Shame database you will not be able to
accumulate ad points and/or access your account. If you would like to
dispute our action, please send an email to [email protected].
We want to apologize in advance if the freezing of your account is caused
by mistake.
What
is your policy regarding automated accumulation of Ad Points?
Spedia strongly prohibits any usage of devices, machines, computers
or other equipment for automatic/computerized generation of ad points.
Spedia has a very strict policy in this regard, as the computerized
generation of ad points negatively affects the value of the Spedia
members' ad points. Spedia will immediately lock any account which it
believes, in its sole discretion, is utilizing or is otherwise connected
with any automatic/computerized generation of ad points or other similar
illegal activities. If the member is involved in such activities, and/or
if the membership is terminated or canceled for any reason, the member
will forfeit all accumulated ad point balances and other bonuses
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