How Voting Works
Free Daily Votes
Every registered user gets 1 free vote per puppy per day. This ensures fair participation while preventing vote manipulation.
Daily Reset: Your free votes reset at midnight UTC every day. You can vote for the same puppy again after 24 hours.
Paid Votes
Users can purchase additional votes through secure Stripe payments. All paid votes are tracked and verified.
- $5 for 10 votes - Best value
- $10 for 25 votes - Popular choice
- $25 for 75 votes - Power voter
- $50 for 175 votes - Super supporter
100% Secure: All payments processed through Stripe with bank-level encryption.
Anti-Fraud Protection
We take contest integrity seriously. Multiple layers of protection ensure fair competition:
Device Tracking
Unique device fingerprints prevent multi-account abuse
IP Monitoring
Suspicious IP patterns are flagged and reviewed
Bot Detection
CAPTCHA challenges for suspicious activity
Rate Limiting
Velocity checks prevent rapid-fire voting
Audit Logs
Every action is logged and reviewable
Manual Review
Admins investigate flagged accounts
What Happens to Fraudulent Votes?
If fraud is detected:
- Suspicious votes are flagged and held for review
- Admin team investigates within 24 hours
- Confirmed fraudulent votes are removed
- All adjustments are logged in the public ledger
- Accounts involved may be suspended or banned
Zero Tolerance: We permanently ban accounts involved in vote manipulation, bot usage, or payment fraud.
Contest Lifecycle
1. Contest Opens (1st of Month)
New monthly contest begins at 00:00 UTC on the first day of each month.
2. Entry Period (Days 1-5)
Puppy owners submit entries. All entries are reviewed and approved within 24 hours.
3. Voting Period (Days 1-30)
Public voting is open. Daily free votes reset at midnight UTC.
4. Countdown Alerts
Email reminders sent at:
- 48 hours before close
- 24 hours before close
- 1 hour before close
5. Contest Closes (End of Month)
Contest automatically closes at 23:59 UTC on the last day of the month.
6. Snapshot Creation
Final standings are frozen in an immutable snapshot. Vote totals cannot be changed after this point.
7. Winner Announcement
Winners are announced within 24 hours of contest close.
8. Prize Payout
Winners are paid within 7 days via their chosen method (PayPal, Venmo, or Stripe).
Guaranteed Payouts: We have never missed a payout deadline. All payments are tracked in our public ledger.
Prize Payouts
Prize Structure
Two age categories, each with 3 prize levels:
1st Place
$75 per category
2nd Place
$50 per category
3rd Place
$25 per category
Total Monthly Prizes: $300 ($150 per category)
Payment Methods
- PayPal - Instant transfer
- Venmo - Quick and easy
- Stripe - Direct bank deposit
Payout Proof
Every payout is documented with:
- Transaction ID (partially redacted for privacy)
- Payment amount
- Payment date
- Payment method
All payout records are published in our Public Ledger.
Tax Note: Winners receiving over $600 in a calendar year will receive a 1099 form (US residents only).
Disputes & Appeals
Dispute Window
Winners and participants have 48 hours after contest close to dispute results.
Valid Dispute Reasons
- Suspected fraudulent votes on competing entry
- Technical error in vote counting
- Entry violated contest rules
Dispute Process
- Submit dispute via email: [email protected]
- Include: Contest ID, Entry ID, and detailed explanation
- Admin team reviews within 24 hours
- Investigation results sent via email
- If upheld, snapshot is adjusted and ledger updated
Final Decision: Admin decisions are final after the dispute window closes.
Questions or Concerns?
We're committed to running the fairest and most transparent puppy contest online. If you have questions or concerns:
We respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.