Frequently Asked Questions

500Dollars.net - FAQs

1) What exactly is 500Dollars.net? 500Dollars.net is a unique concept that allows you to benefit from having lots of friends, belonging to social networks and best of all, from total strangers who want to see you win $500! In order to become a finalist, you must be a registered member. Membership is free and there is no purchase necessary - ever! Finalists are selected at random from all registered members. Your friends, members of your social networks and total strangers vote for who they feel is most deserving of the $500.00.

2) Is there a charge to participate? No, there is no charge to participate. No purchase necessary to register and no purchase necessary to win the $500 prize.

3) What is the prize? $500 USD issued either by Company check or wire transfer.

4) Can I vote for myself? Yes

5) Can I vote more than once? Yes

6) Can I encourage all of my friends and family members to vote for me? Yes

7) Will my information be shared or sold so that I start receiving SPAM? No, we will never share or sell your information with anyone.

8) Who is eligible to participate? Anyone who is at least 13 years of age and older. Void where prohibited.

9) Is 500Dollars.net limited to USA residents only? No, 500Dollars.net is open to anyone 13 years or older in any country that allows contests. Void where prohibited.

10) Does someone actually win $500 for doing nothing? Yes, they really do - pretty cool, huh?

11) How do I know if I am a finalist? 500Dollars.net will randomly select finalists from all registered members. These finalists will be notified via the contact information provided during the registration process. The finalists will then submit up to 4 photos and a video link to a third-party hosted video site, such as You Tube, that details why they deserve the $500.

12) How long can the video be? Videos should be no longer than 60 seconds.

13) In what format do I submit the photos? Either jpeg or gif

14) Do I need to be a member in order to vote? No, voting is open to anyone, regardless of whether or not they are a member.

15) Does the reason I provide for wanting the money need to be truthful? 500Dollars.net will not verify the accuracy of the video submissions, so get creative and see what happens.

16) Can I submit nude photos? No nudity is allowed on the site.

17) Can I submit sexy photos? Yes.

18) Can I be selected as a finalist more than once? Yes, if you are lucky enough to be randomly selected.

19) How long is contest duration? Each contest lasts for one week.

20) What information is published about me if I am chosen as a finalist? Photo, first name, age, city, state or province, and country.

21) I would feel guilty if I won the $500 whereas someone else might have been more deserving - what should I do? Show this question to your buddies and have them slap the *&@# out of you. Any more questions?

22) The video says there are 15 finalists but the website shows 18 - what's up with that? We decided to add three spots in order to allow more people to participate.