Participation Overview
Students must read and adhere to these terms and conditions to participate in AME-UP. Riipen reserves the right to remove or suspend participants for violations.
1. Eligibility Requirements
To participate, I confirm that:
I am coming from the AME-UP Program and have completed all necessary program requirements before beginning my workforce development.
I will stay active in the program and understand that inactivity may lead to my removal.
2. Project Timeline & Cohort Dates
Projects must be completed between February 10th, 2025 and March 7th, 2025.
Projects must be completed within the 4-week cohort period, with a minimum of 2 weeks.
Participants will complete 60 hours of work, with a maximum of 30 hours per week and no more than 10 hours per day.
All projects must be finished by the cohort’s end date; otherwise, participants will not be eligible for payment.
3. Project Requirements
To receive the $3,000 stipend, I must:
Complete 60 hours of work within 2-4 weeks and track my hours using Riipen’s work log feature.
Submit all required deliverables through the Riipen platform, including the final project submission, work hours, and a brief reflection on my experience.
Complete and submit the project exit survey.
Not exceed 10 hours of project work per day.
Understand that working more than 60 hours will not be compensated, and partial payments are not available.
Payment may take up to 21 business days from project submission, pending review by Riipen and the employer.
Only projects approved by Riipen and managed through the Riipen platform are eligible for payment.
Ensure I am officially registered and matched to the project on the Riipen platform before the start date.
Provide any additional requested information within 30 days, or my project will be deemed incomplete and ineligible for payment.
4. Misrepresentation and Compensation Suspension Notice
I acknowledge that any misrepresentation of my identity or eligibility will result in immediate suspension from the platform and forfeiture of compensation for completed or in-progress projects.
If I receive a stipend payment I’m not entitled to, I understand I must reimburse the platform in full. This includes any overpayments or errors in calculation.
I further recognize that violation of these terms may result in legal action by Riipen.
5. Respectful Behaviour Agreement
I agree to:
Conduct myself with respect and professionalism at all times.
Refrain from harassment, discrimination, hate speech, threats, or abusive behaviour.
Understand that violations may lead to immediate removal, suspension, or termination without notice.
Accept Riipen’s decision as final regarding the termination of my participation due to a violation of this agreement.
Be solely responsible for my actions while using the service.
6. Changes to Terms
These terms and conditions may be updated at any time without prior notice.