I am registered as a student at a Canadian post-secondary institution in Ontario and will maintain this status throughout my participation.

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.

OR

I am an international student and meet the eligibility to work off-campus without a work permit.

I will not create multiple active 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 and participate in 1 cohort this funding cycle (January 2025 - June 2025).

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.

Projects must align with cohort schedules:

Being invited to the platform does not guarantee you a spot in the cohort. There are limited projects and lots of student interest, requiring proactive applying to projects to better ensure your project spot.

Projects must be completed within the 8-week cohort period, with a minimum of 2 weeks.

Students 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, students will not be eligible for payment.

Private University Cohort: Specific dates may vary by university, but projects must total 60 hours and be completed within a 2-8 week period.

Students may only participate in one cohort per funding cycle. The current funding cycle runs from January 2025 - June 2025. Participation in multiple cohorts or projects is not permitted.

Complete 60 hours of work within 2-8 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.

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.

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.