# GitHub Promotion Rewards Program Policy

Last Updated: March 7, 2026

Apertis offers a tiered GitHub Promotion program rewarding developers who build with our platform. Earn credits by meeting tier criteria and maintaining the "Built with Apertis" badge in your README.

## Tiered Rewards

- Bronze ($5 credit): ≥ 30 commits, non-fork repository, repo ≥ 30 days old, "Built with Apertis" badge required
- Silver ($15 credit): ≥ 100 commits, ≥ 5 stars, ≥ 2 contributors, badge required
- Gold ($25 credit): ≥ 300 commits, ≥ 20 stars, badge required

### Key Requirement

All tiers require the "Built with Apertis" badge in your README (case-insensitive). This badge must remain visible for your credits to stay active.

## How It Works

- Add the "Built with Apertis" badge to your project's README.md file
- Submit your repository for review through the Apertis platform
- Automatic verification checks your repository against tier criteria
- Upon approval, credits are instantly added to your account
- Credits never expire as long as the badge remains in your README

## Badge Format

Use this markdown code in your README:

[![Built with Apertis](https://img.shields.io/badge/Built%20with-%20Apertis-blueviolet?logo=robot)](https://api.stima.tech)

## Core Rules

- Badge must be present in your README (case-insensitive match)
- Applications are automatically reviewed — no manual approval needed
- One approved promotion per user across all repositories
- Credits never expire as long as badge remains visible
- Badge is verified periodically by our system

## Graduated Violation Policy

### Warning (Violations 1-2)

You'll receive an email warning to re-add the badge. Take action within 14 days to restore your credits.

### Suspension (3rd Violation)

Credits are frozen until the badge is restored. This prevents further credit usage while allowing recovery.

### Restoration

Re-adding the badge restores your credits automatically. You get one chance to recover after suspension. Any violation after restoration results in permanent ban.

### Permanent Ban

Any violation after restoration results in permanent ban and complete credit revocation. You become ineligible for all future promotions.

### Violation Details

Violations include:

- Removing the "Built with Apertis" badge from README
- Making repository private
- Deleting or archiving the repository
- Any attempt to circumvent verification mechanisms

## Program Terms

- Credits are non-transferable and account-specific
- Apertis reserves the right to modify tier criteria with notice
- Fraud or abuse may result in account suspension
- Program availability subject to change

## Contact

For questions about the GitHub Promotion program:

- Email: [hi@apertis.ai](mailto:hi@apertis.ai)
- Phone: +1 814-731-3793