Does it cost anything to join SIGNL as a creator?
No. SIGNL is free for creators. Always. Businesses pay the platform. You never pay to join, to list, or to get booked. On standard visits the comp itself is the pay.
What does SIGNL charge on paid bookings?
Joining and comped visits are free. On paid bookings the fee is 6 percent total, split evenly, so you keep 97 percent. Payment is held until the post is live, and refunded in full if the visit or post never lands.
How do creators get paid on SIGNL?
On standard visits the comp is the pay. Any creator can set a paid rate, and when a business books you at it, you keep 97 percent. Headliners are also eligible for featured paid campaigns.
When do I actually get paid?
When your post goes live. On a paid booking the business pays up front and SIGNL holds the money until your post is live, then releases it to you. No invoices, no chasing, and no Net 30, 60 or 90 day terms. If the visit or the post never lands, the business is refunded in full instead.
Can a business make me revise my post again and again?
No. Every visit has one defined deliverable, agreed before you claim: 1 post or reel plus 1 story that shares the post, in your own voice. The brief is written up front, so what is expected is never a surprise, and no business can script your words or demand endless edits.
Do I have to post something positive?
Never. Honest posts only. Businesses cannot require a positive post, and any business that pressures a creator is removed.
What do I have to post, and how fast?
1 post or reel plus 1 story that shares the post, posted to a 48-hour standard, disclosed as comped, for example #gifted. The post stays live for at least 30 days. Up to a week at the outside still counts, but 48 hours is the standard, and it is what earns the Momentum. No post inside the week means a replacement visit for the business and a hit to your standing.
What if I can't make a visit I claimed?
Tell us in the app before your visit window closes. A visit you flag in time is released back to the business and does not count against you. Going silent is what hurts: a no-show with no post means a hit to your standing, and repeat no-shows are removed from the roster.
I have fewer than 500 followers. Can I still apply?
Yes, any follower count can apply. Tiers are Neighbors 500 to 2,000, Locals 2,000 to 15,000, and Headliners 15,000 plus. A small local audience beats a big scattered one.
My city is not in the rollout. Can I still join SIGNL?
Yes. Founding rosters are forming in 38 markets across 8 countries. In any other city, apply with your home city to start its list. Cities are picked by signup counts.
How do I get comped meals for posting?
Apply for your city roster, free. Claim the comp offers you want, visit like a real customer, and post honestly within 48 hours with disclosure. The comp is the pay.
Can small creators get brand deals?
Yes. Local businesses shop by audience location, not follower count. Tiers start at 500 followers, anyone can apply, and 1,000 local followers is exactly what they want.
How do I become a local creator?
Apply with your home city and handle, then complete your profile. Claim offers, show up, and post within 48 hours. Delivered posts build the record that gets you picked first.
What are Momentum points?
Momentum points are your record, turned into priority. You earn them by delivering: an on-time post is +20, completed visits and ratings add more, and creators who join through your invite link earn you +3 when they join and +10 when they are approved. Points order the list businesses see when they choose creators, so a strong record gets you picked first.
Do restaurants really give free food for posts?
Yes. The business offers a free meal or service and you post your honest experience, disclosed as comped, for example #gifted. Businesses cannot buy a positive post.
Is SIGNL a UGC creator program?
Partly. You post to your own audience, not brand channels. Comp visits are native share only. Repost and ad rights come only with paid visits, as one standard 90-day license. You own your content.
How long does review take?
Every founding application gets a decision or clear status within 2 business days, reviewed by a person in sign up order.
