Students must read and adhere to these conditions to participate in Level UP. Riipen reserves the right to remove or suspend participants for violations.
This article is a general guide to the Level UP program. You are required to read and sign the official participation agreement 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 Level UP 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 authorized to work in Canada.
I am not an International student.
2. Level UP Participation Requirements
I will not create multiple active Riipen accounts.
I will stay active in the program, complying with cohort deadlines, and understand that inactivity may lead to my removal.
I will only complete 1 project per Level UP cohort.
Lack of compliance with any of the program requirements will result in program removal and loss of payment.
3. Employment Status
I acknowledge that:
I am not an employee of Riipen Networks Inc.
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.
4. Project Requirements
I understand that submitting an application does not guarantee placement in a project. Selection is based on project availability, funding and suitability as determined by the employer.
To receive the $1,400 stipend, I must:
Ensure I am officially registered and matched to the project on the Riipen platform and press “Start” on or before the project start date. Failure to comply with the experience deadlines will result in the inability to participate or be compensated for my project.
Commit to working a minimum of 8 hours per week on my project, including meetings with my employer.
Complete 60 hours of the project work within the allocated timeframe and track my hours using Riipen’s work log feature. Please note, project work that is done without the overview or guidance of your project employer will not be considered part of the 60 hour project work.
Not exceed 10 hours of project work per day or 30 hours per week.
Working more than 60 hours will not be compensated, and partial payments are not available.Submit all required deliverables through the Riipen platform, including:
The final project submission
Work hours log
A brief reflection on my experience
Complete and submit the project exit survey.
Be in contact with the project employer throughout the duration of the project.
If the employer becomes unresponsive, I will reach out to Riipen for support.Provide any additional requested information within 30 days.
Failure to do so will result in the project being deemed incomplete and ineligible for payment.Understand that only projects approved by Riipen and managed through the Riipen platform are eligible for payment.
Understand that once matched to a team, the match is final. No changes or accommodations will be made.
Be aware that payment for this cohort will be issued in accordance with the cohort breakdown.
5. 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.
6. 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.
This article is a general guide to the Level UP program. You are required to read and sign the official participation agreement provided for your specific cohort when you join the program.