Students must read and adhere to these terms and conditions to participate in Riipen FuturePath. Riipen reserves the right to remove or suspend participants for violations.
This article is a general guide to the Riipen FuturePath program. Some terms may vary by cohort. You are required to read and sign the official Terms and Conditions provided for your specific cohort when you join the program.
1. Eligibility Requirements
To participate, I confirm that:
I am currently registered as a student at an eligible Canadian Post-Secondary Education (PSE) institution or approved eligible institution and will continue to maintain this status through my participation in Riipen FuturePath projects.
I am currently enrolled in at least one course this semester or will be in the next semester.
I hold Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or refugee protection, and am legally authorised to work in Canada.
I am not an International student.
I will not create multiple active Riipen accounts, as this will result in program removal and loss of payment.
I will stay active in the program and understand that inactivity may lead to my removal.
I will only complete 1 project per FuturePath cohort.
Submitting an application does not guarantee placement in a project. Selection is based on project availability, funding and suitability as determined by the employer.
I am in the last 50% of my degree or diploma; or currently enrolled in a Master’s, PhD, or equivalent graduate program.
2. Employment Status
I acknowledge that:
I am not an employee of Riipen Networks Inc. or the company facilitating my project.
I am not a current or former employee of the project company.
I have no conflict of interest with the project partner company (e.g., no relatives as major shareholders or board members).
I am not eligible for Employment Insurance at the end of the project or in the event of cancellation.
I am responsible for reporting any income earned under this program according to Canadian tax laws.
3. Project Requirements
To receive the total stipend,:
Project Matching
I must only participate in projects approved by Riipen and managed through the Riipen platform, as those are all the only projects eligible for payment.
I must complete dual-acceptance of a project, and once completed this is final. No changes or accommodations can be made.
I must ensure I am officially registered and matched to the project on the Riipen platform and press “start project” on or before the start date.
Working Requirements:
I must work a minimum of 4 hours on a project to be considered for any stipend compensation.
I understand that I will not be compensated for work that was done without the direction of my employer.
I must complete 10-300 hours of work, as stated by the employer within the project, within the allocated timeframe and track my hours using Riipen’s work log feature.
I will contribute 8-10 hours per week, never exceeding more than 30 hours within the calendar week or 10 hours within a work day.
I will actively complete my worklog throughout the program to ensure that my log is always up to date.
I will stay in communication with my employer and ensure that I am completing work as guided by my employer as it pertains to my project.
Completing your project
I must submit all required deliverables through the Riipen platform, including the final project submission, work hours, and a brief reflection on my experience.
I must complete and submit the project exit survey.
I will provide any additional requested information within 30 days, or my project will be deemed incomplete and ineligible for payment.
Project Compensation
I understand that payment for this cohort will be issued per the cohort breakdown.
I understand that working more than the number hours outlined in the proejct that I accept will not be compensated, and if less hours are completed you will only be compensated for the hours completed.
I understand that if Riipen needs to pause or cancel my project for any reason, I will only be compensated for the hours recorded in my worklog up to the date and time the pause or cancellation is communicated to me. Upon receiving notice, I will immediately stop all work on the project and will not record any additional hours unless and until I receive further instructions from Riipen regarding next steps.
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.
Adhere to the Program Code of Conduct. Violations may result in warnings or removal from the program, at Riipen’s discretion.