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General
What is MAZoolo?
What is MAZoolo?
MAZoolo is a photo gaming arena that offers an exciting way to receive critiques as well as earning money for your photos.
How does it work?
How does it work?
Please visit our
How it works page
Is MAZoolo only for professional photographers?
Is MAZoolo only for professional photographers?
No, a large number our members are amateur photographers.
Do I have to be over 18 years old?
Do I have to be over 18 years old?
Yes
How much can I earn?
How much can I earn?
Up to $3,750 a month.
How many members actually earn money?
How many members actually earn money?
Approx. 40% of the members.
Can I open more than 1 account?
Can I open more than 1 account?
No, MAZoolo system limits members to 1 account for each I.P address.
Do I have to deposit money?
Do I have to deposit money?
No, you can always play with virtual free tokens.
Do I have to enter my credit card details to become a member?
Do I have to enter my credit card details to become a member?
No
Do I have to buy tokens?
Do I have to buy tokens?
No, you can always play with virtual free tokens.
What is the minimum number of tokens a member can purchase?
What is the minimum number of tokens a member can purchase?
5 Tokens (tokens come in sets of 5).
What is a beta stage?
What is a beta stage?
A beta is a tryout version which allows the website developers to check the system for bugs, improvements, etc.
What is an active member?
What is an active member?
A member that has at least 1 active photo in the arena.
What is an active photo?
What is an active photo?
A photo that has a balance of at least 1 token.
What's a non active member?
What's a non active member?
A member that temporarily does not have an active photo.
Will you sell my photos?
Will you sell my photos?
No
Why can't I add my personal details to my photos?
Why can't I add my personal details to my photos?
The ranking of the photos should be objective and should not be influenced by the identity of the photographer.
Can I see other member's photos?
Can I see other member's photos?
Yes, photos that competed against your photos and photos that you have ranked.
Do you reveal the winners?
Do you reveal the winners?
No, members' names are not revealed. However, we do inform all participating members of the game results.
Do you get copyrights of my photos?
Do you get copyrights of my photos?
No
I'm concerned with copyright issues for my photos.
I'm concerned with copyright issues for my photos.
MAZoolo will not sell or use your photos in any way other than for the participation in the MAZoolo games.
Can I check other members' profiles?
Can I check other members' profiles?
No, we do not have a member profile or gallery options.
Can I download other member's photos?
Can I download other member's photos?
No
Is MAZoolo legal?
Is MAZoolo legal?
Yes, MAZoolo is a photo game of skills.
How can I contact a representative?
How can I contact a representative?
Use the contact page.
Would my details stay private?
Would my details stay private?
Yes
How can I deactivate my account?
How can I deactivate my account?
Ask us to deactivate via the contact page.
Join In
How do I join in?
How do I join in?
Go to the
Join in link
How do I become an active member?
How do I become an active member?
After registering, go to you’re My Photos page and upload at least 1 photo.
Can I become a member without uploading photos?
Can I become a member without uploading photos?
No
Can I only rank other members' photos?
Can I only rank other members' photos?
No, you must have at least 1 active photo.
Can I stay a member without ranking other member's games?
Can I stay a member without ranking other member's games?
No, if you do not wish to vote for other members photos, MAZoolo is not for you.
What happens if I do not rank games?
What happens if I do not rank games?
After several warnings your membership will be suspended.
What if I stop ranking after I become a member?
What if I stop ranking after I become a member?
After several warnings your membership shall be suspended.
Can I open more than 1 account?
Can I open more than 1 account?
No, MAZoolo system limits members to 1 account for each IP address.
How do I change my username/E-mail/password?
How do I change my username/E-mail/password?
Go to your account and follow the instructions.
Upload
Are there any specific requirements for the photos uploaded?
Are there any specific requirements for the photos uploaded?
Yes
Photos that match MAZoolo's list of categories.
Relevance to the category selected.
JPG format
Each photo not exceeding 3 Mega Bytes.
Quality standards such as focus, lighting, composition etc.
Reasonable editing
no owner's identification
What cannot be uploaded?
What cannot be uploaded?
Non JPG format files.
Photos that do not match MAZoolo's categories.
Photos that do not match the category you have selected for them.
Photos heavier than 3 Mega
Poor quality (poor focus, lighting or composition).
Unreasonable editing.
Photo that has already participated at MAZoolo.
How many photos can I upload?
How many photos can I upload?
1 to 5 photos at any given time.
A total of 10 photos for each calendar month.
How many free tokens photos can I upload?
How many free tokens photos can I upload?
A total of 10 photos for each calendar month. First 30 membership days:
1 to 5 photos at any given time.
A total of 10 photos.
After 30 membership days
1 photo at any given time.
A total of 2 photos for each calendar month.
Can I remove an uploaded photo?
Can I remove an uploaded photo?
Yes, there is a "remove photo" option at you’re My Photos Page
How long can a photo stay in the arena?
How long can a photo stay in the arena?
30 days or until all the tokens are used. Which ever comes first.
Can I upload a photo that I removed?
Can I upload a photo that I removed?
No
Can I upload more than 1 photo in the same category?
Can I upload more than 1 photo in the same category?
Yes
What are the categories?
What are the categories?
Photography
nature
Macro
Flowers
People
Fine art photo
Black & white
Architecture
Wild Animals
BirdsBaby/Kids
0-1 year
1-4 year
5 year - 12 years
Pets
Dog
Puppy
Cat
Kitten
Who will approve my photo?
Who will approve my photo?
Mazoolo personnel.
How long does it take to get approved?
How long does it take to get approved?
Up to 2 working days, usually less.
Do I need a model release?
Do I need a model release?
Yes, we might ask you for a model release, especially if your photo will do well.
Do I have to own the legal rights of the photo?
Do I have to own the legal rights of the photo?
Yes
Do I have to own the photos?
Do I have to own the photos?
Yes
What can I do if my photo was not approved?
What can I do if my photo was not approved?
Upload a different photo.
Can I upload video?
Can I upload video?
No
Money
How can I earn money?
How can I earn money?
Upload photos that are better than other members’ photos.
How much can I earn?
How much can I earn?
Up to $750 per month for each photo, this while playing with $25 tokens.
Realistically, a great photo should earn $600 a month. 5 great photos would make it $3,000 a month.
Can I buy 1 token?
Can I buy 1 token?
No, tokens can only be purchased in sets of 5.
What is the minimum deposit?
What is the minimum deposit?
The minimum deposit is $25.
You can buy 5 sets of 5 $1 tokens. For example, $25 will allow you to play with 5 photos.
What are the deposit options?
What are the deposit options?
At this stage only Pay Pal.
Additional paying options will be added within the coming months.
Where can I see my earnings?
Where can I see my earnings?
Your token balance, on you’re my Photo Page.
Your money balance, on your Account Page.
How can I cash in my tokens?
How can I cash in my tokens?
Press the "Cash Token" link under your relevant photo at you’re My Photos page.
After a photo's 30 days at the arena has expired, the tokens are cashed automatically to your Money Account.
How can I deposit?
How can I deposit?
Go to your Account Page and press the Deposit Link.
What happens with my tokens after a photo time expired?
What happens with my tokens after a photo time expired?
The tokens are cashed in automatically into your money account.
How do I cash out my earnings?
How do I cash out my earnings?
Go to your Account Page and press the Withdrawal Link.
How long will it take to see my earnings in my PayPal account?
How long will it take to see my earnings in my PayPal account?
Approximately 2 working days.
Is there a withdrawal commission?
Is there a withdrawal commission?
$0,50
What is the withdrawal minimum?
What is the withdrawal minimum?
$1
Is there a deposit limit?
Is there a deposit limit?
$625
How does MAZoolo make money?
How does MAZoolo make money?
MAZoolo's commission is 10% of every game.
Do you report my earnings to the tax authorities?
Do you report my earnings to the tax authorities?
No, we advise you to check the applicable tax rules regarding your earnings.
Game
Can I choose when to compete?
Can I choose when to compete?
No
How will I know if and when my photo participated?
How will I know if and when my photo participated?
You will receive an e-mail notification.
How will I know what was my photo’s ranking?
How will I know what was my photo’s ranking?
Go to you’re My Photos Page and press the "Games History" under your photo .
How many games do I need to win to earn money?
How many games do I need to win to earn money?
In every game you can win money. You can cash out your tokens at any time.
In how many games will my photo participate?
In how many games will my photo participate?
At least in 1 game every 2 days, as long as your photo’s token balance is at least 1.
Who will rank my photo?
Who will rank my photo?
Randomly selected MAZoolo members.
Can I remove my photo from the arena?
Can I remove my photo from the arena?
Yes, at any time.
Can I switch photos?
Can I switch photos?
Yes, by removing old photos and uploading new photos.
Against whose photos will my photo compete?
Against whose photos will my photo compete?
Other MAZoolo members’ photos under the same category and token value.
When will my photo compete?
When will my photo compete?
The photos are selected randomly 24 hours a day.
Can I change the photo token value?
Can I change the photo token value?
Yes, go to the "Change Token" link at you’re My PhotosPage.
Why is there a 30 day limit to a photo?
Why is there a 30 day limit to a photo?
House rules
How long will my photo stay in the game arena?
How long will my photo stay in the game arena?
Up to 30 days or until it will run out of tokens.
What are my chances to win?
What are my chances to win?
Statistically at every game 20% for #1 place, 20% for #2 place, 20% for#3, etc. Your chance to win one of the top 3 places is 60% at every game.
Fraud
How do you monitor frauds?
How do you monitor frauds?
Members report suspicious violation.
All photos that do well are strictly monitored by our staff.
MAZoolo personnel who participate at most of
the photographer popular websites in order to monitor suspicious photos.
Zero tolerance policy including permanent membership removal.
our members’ agreement allows us to ask members for various documents
to insure photos copyrights, including model release and original exif information.
We approach frauds as criminal activity and we involve relevent local authorities.
What if I upload other photographer’s photos?
What if I upload other photographer’s photos?
You'll be expelled permanently from the arena and, legal proceeding may be initiated against you.
What can I do if I notice a copyright violation?
What can I do if I notice a copyright violation?
Report to us immediately.