Frequently Asked Questions
Clients
What exactly is this website for?
- The idea comes from the complex task of naming a new business, product, or website. It's not easy. With all of the good company, product, and domain names already taken, it can be quite challenging to come up with a creative name for your new venture. We, at Naming Force's parent company, 32nd Degree, have had success at naming our products, but it's definitely the toughest part of completing a great idea. We thought a website designed to help people create names would be very useful. We have partnered with the public to create a large resource for entrepreneurs who need to put a name to an idea. Naming Force is a crowdsourcing naming website.
How do I get a name?
- Click the "Get a Name" button, or tab. Fill out the details about your new venture. Choose an award that will be offered to the public for the winning name. Once the assignment is created, the public can start creating names for you.
How long are Naming Assignments active?
- Naming Assignments appear on Naming Force for 30 days. We do not force clients to choose a name in this time period, but the naming assignment is taken off the list after 30 days. No new names are submitted after 30 days. If a client does not find an adequate name they should simply delete the naming assignment.
- If you do not find a suitable name you can request a refund of your award amount. To request a refund, sign in, select your naming assignment, click the Edit button, then Delete the assignment (not your account). The refund process will then begin. You can only get a refund within 50 days of your original transaction. After your assignment runs for the period of 30 days you have 20 days to delete your name to receive your refund. After the 20 days you will not receive a refund. Only the award amount is refundable, not any additional fees. If you comply with the mentioned regulations the refund is no-questions-asked.
Who votes, and what do the votes do?
- The voting is simply to allow the client to get votes from friends, family, co-workers, and employees on their naming options. It plays no part in the award payout.
Namers
What exactly is this website for?
- The idea comes from the complex task of naming a new business, product, or website. It's not easy. With all of the good company, product, and domain names already taken, it can be quite challenging to come up with a creative name for your new venture. We, at Naming Force's parent company, 32nd Degree, have had success at naming our products, but it's definitely the toughest part of completing a great idea. We thought a website designed to help people create names would be very useful. We have partnered with the public to create a large resource for entrepreneurs who need to put a name to an idea. Naming Force is a crowdsourcing naming website.
How long are Naming Assignments active?
- Naming Assignments appear on Naming Force for 30 days. We do not force clients to choose a name in this time period, but the naming assignment is taken off the list after 30 days. No new names are submitted after 30 days. If a client does not find an adequate name they should simply delete the naming assignment.
How do I start naming so I can make some money?
- Click the "Join the Force" tab and register with us. You will then be able to browse the naming assignments by award amount, category, or tags to find assignments to submit names for. We only make award payments via PayPal and only to individuals in the U.S. 18 or older who fill out a W9 tax form.
How will I be notified if my name is chosen?
- If your name is chosen you will be emailed.
As a user, exactly how will I be paid?
- We will send payments via PayPal to the PayPal email address specified in your account. This address can be changed in the Profile section of the site.
Do I have to submit a W9 in order to get paid?
- Yes. We do require a W9 before any payments are made. This is the best way for us to stay straight with Uncle Sam. A link to the W9 will be sent when your name is chosen. W9's can be sent to us through fax or email. All this information is emailed to the user when their name is chosen.
How can I be sure a client won't use a name on Naming Force without awarding the winner?
- We collect the award money from the client up front. Clients can only get this money back (refunded) if they delete their naming assignment, saying that they did not find a suitable name. We trust our clients, but collecting the award up front helps to ensure that a client doesn't just use a name without awarding the winning user.
I live outside of the U.S. Can I get paid to name things?
- Unfortunately, no. It's an income tax issue. Our accounting department has suggest we avoid this to maintain the site operations simplicity. Sorry!
Who votes, and what do the votes do?
- The voting is simply to allow the client to get votes from friends, family, co-workers, and employees on their naming options. It plays no part in the award payout.
