Frequently Asked Questions Last Updated: August 6th, 1999


What is UtopiAD?

    UtopiAD is our advertisement serving engine. UtopiAD is our proprietary technology which is the backbone for all of our PayWare™ products. To use one, or all, of our PayWare products you need to join as a member of our UtopiAD community. Our Advertisement serving engine is pure Utopia, not only are our PayWare products free, but the member who views the advertisements is paid for doing so.



Why should I become a member of the UtopiAD community?

    UtopiAD members are paid a percentage of our advertising revenue. Other companies pay their members a flat fee, and when the company makes more money the users get paid the same amount. This is typical of corporate structures of yester-year.

    We do not pay a flat fee, we pay a percentage of the revenue that we receive for advertisements. Therefore, UtopiAD members reap the rewards that our innovative technology provides. The better our technology can target advertisements to members, thereby generating a higher cost to advertisers, the more money UtopiAD members receive. We do not benefit unless our members benefit.

    We believe in always looking to the future, how we can create more opportunities for ourselves and our members. We strongly believe in innovation and research and development, and a strong emphasis is placed on intellectual property. Currently we have multiple patents pending. Our belief in strong intellectual property protection and constant innovation keeps us at the forefront of new innovation.

    Not only do we feel a sense of community with our members but we believe in strong activism as well. Advertisement space has been set aside for non-profit organizations and other worthy causes.




How do I become a Member of the UtopiAD community?

    The process of becoming a member is simple. You sign up as a member, and then you then receive a UtopiAD member identification number (ID). The ID is then used for all the PayWare products the member chooses to use. Members identities are always kept anonymous, the name and address of the members is only kept so we may send you payment.



Is there an age requirement?

    There is no age requirement to use any of our products.



Do I have to have a web-site to join?

    Simply put, No. You do not need to have a website to join.



Will it cost me anything? Any embedded, hidden, secret, tricky costs involved?

    Nope, it costs nothing to join, and it costs nothing to use our products. Our service is free, and our products are free.


Are international members welcome?

    You bet! why not? We welcome everyone.



How can I refer others?

    You may simply pass out your member ID number to your friends and family. When someone registers and uses your member ID you are credited with a referral. You may also send out
    a link to our website with your ID embedded in it, such as:

      http://www.utopiad.com/member/getPaid?refId=xxxxx


  • Where xxxxx is your referral ID. But remember, we do not tolerate spam so be sure to read our Anti-Spam Policy and our Member Referral Agreement.

    For those with websites, you may utilize our banners, graphics, and links to advertise the UtopiAD community and various PayWare products, then when someone clicks through from your site and registers, you will be credited with a referral. Please read our Webmaster Referral Agreement.



Will I be able to view the people I referred?

    You may only view the member ID's of the people you refer. We cannot give out individual names, due to our Privacy Policy all members are kept anonymous. However, with member ID's you will be able to confirm with friends that you were in fact credited when they signed up.



How will I know how many people I have referred?

    You will be able to view the member ID's of those who have registered and used your member ID. This information is available when you log in. We do not give out members names or addresses. If you would like to verify that a friend you referred used your member ID when they registered, please compare the member ID's we list as referrals for you with the member ID of your friend.



How much money will I be able to make?

    We share a percentage of advertising revenue with our members. The amount of money made depends on the product. Please see the FAQ page for each product we offer.



How will I get paid?

    You will be paid quarterly, which is 4 times a year (or once every 3 months). A check will be sent to you quarterly when your account exceeds $20. Unpaid amounts are automatically carried forward to the next quarter. You are able to check your account balance when you log in.



How will I know how much money I have earned?

    You may view how much money you have earned when you log in. Your statistics are displayed when you log in.



How do I choose which PayWare products I wish to use?

    When you log in you will be able to choose which PayWare products you wish to use. Products will be added as they become available.



What is the CashBar?

    The CashBar is the first, and one of our many products known as PayWare. As a member of the UtopiAD community you will be able to earn money as you view advertisements, whether surfing the web, working on a spreadsheet, etc., while connected to the Internet. Please refer to the CashBar FAQ page for additional information on this PayWare product.



What if I want to quit?

    Simply Log In and select the "Cancel Membership" link.



What if I cannot remember my password or member ID?

    If you forgot your password, on the main page you may choose the "Password" link. Enter either your membership ID or email address. The question you supplied will be asked and if you answer it correctly your password will be emailed to you.

    If you forgot your membership ID, on the main page you may choose the "ID" link. You will be prompted for your email address, and your membership ID will be emailed to your account.

 

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