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| ===== Topics on this Page ===== | ===== Topics on this Page ===== | ||
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| - | |• [[#how_do_i_create_an_account_on_rogomo_to_buy_expertise?|How do I create an account on Rogomo to buy expertise?]] \\ • [[#does_it_cost_me_anything_to_create_an_account?|Does it cost me anything to create an account?]] \\ • [[#do_i_need_to_give_rogomo_or_my_Expert_my_credit_card_or_bank_information?|Do I need to give Rogomo or my Expert my credit card or bank information?]]| | + | |• [[#how_do_i_create_an_account_on_rogomo_to_buy_expertise?|How do I create an account on Rogomo to buy expertise?]] \\ • [[#does_it_cost_me_anything_to_create_an_account?|Does it cost me anything to create an account?]] \\ • [[#what_is_an_AVS_check?|What is an AVS check?]]| |
| ====== How do I create an account on Rogomo to buy expertise? ====== | ====== How do I create an account on Rogomo to buy expertise? ====== | ||
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| - | If you choose to "buy and sell" expertise on Rogomo, you will need a free [[https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_registration-run|PayPal Account]] to accept your payments from Buyers. You can find more information about creating an Expert account [[creating_an_expert_account|here]]. If you're curious whether you're qualified to be an Expert, the answer is [[can_i_be_an_expert|yes!!]] | + | If you choose to "buy and sell" expertise on Rogomo, you will need a free [[https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_registration-run|Premium or Business PayPal Account]] to accept credit card payments from Buyers. You can find more information about creating an Expert account [[creating_an_expert_account|here]]. If you're curious whether you're qualified to be an Expert, the answer is [[can_i_be_an_expert|yes!!]] |
| Please note that if you change your mind later, you can edit your account at any time to add (or subtract) the ability to buy or sell expertise. For more information on editing your account, see [[managing_your_account|Managing Your Account]]. | Please note that if you change your mind later, you can edit your account at any time to add (or subtract) the ability to buy or sell expertise. For more information on editing your account, see [[managing_your_account|Managing Your Account]]. | ||
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| No, it is completely free to create an account with Rogomo regardless of whether you sign up as a Buyer or Expert (or both). There are no signup fees, no connection fees, and no monthly fees, nor are there any fees to be listed in Rogomo's Expert Directory. | No, it is completely free to create an account with Rogomo regardless of whether you sign up as a Buyer or Expert (or both). There are no signup fees, no connection fees, and no monthly fees, nor are there any fees to be listed in Rogomo's Expert Directory. | ||
| - | ====== Do I need to give Rogomo or my Expert my credit card or bank information? ====== | + | ====== What is an AVS check? ====== |
| - | **No, you never need to give Rogomo or an Expert your credit card or bank information.** At the end of your session with an Expert, you simply provide your payment information directy to our secure payment processor. If an Expert ever asks you for your credit card or bank information, please report this to Rogomo immediately. | + | An AVS (Address Verification System) check is a procedure that Rogomo uses to verify that the name and address that you and other users provide in your Rogomo Accounts is accurate. |
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| + | To conduct an AVS check, Rogomo requires that all new users provide certain credit card or debit card information. Rogomo uses this information to verify the name and address that the user provided Rogomo through an AVS check, which may include authorizing and voiding a small amount to your card. | ||
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| + | AVS checks help us ensure the safety and security of the Rogomo community, and Rogomo does not store your credit card or debit card information after your AVS check is complete. | ||
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| + | If an Expert ever asks you for your credit card, debit card or bank information, please report this to Rogomo immediately. | ||
| For more information on buying expertise, [[buying_expertise|click here]]. | For more information on buying expertise, [[buying_expertise|click here]]. | ||
| [[help|Return to Main Help Page]] | [[help|Return to Main Help Page]] | ||
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