Understanding Connects on Posticy

Connects are internal usage units used on the Posticy marketplace to access selected platform actions and features.

They help maintain marketplace quality, reduce spam activity, and ensure that both Marketers and Publishers engage in more meaningful and relevant collaborations.

Connects are consumed when:

• A Marketer submits a Proposal
• A Publisher accepts a Proposal

The number of Connects consumed depends on the total proposal value.

Posticy was built to create a more professional and efficient guest posting marketplace experience.

Without usage limitations, marketplaces often experience spam proposals, low quality outreach, fake or mass generated requests, poor response rates, and lower collaboration quality.

The Connect system encourages Users to submit more targeted Proposals, carefully evaluate opportunities, focus on relevant collaborations, and maintain higher quality communication.

This helps improve the experience for both Marketers and Publishers.

Connects are consumed based on the total value of a Proposal.

Additional thresholds may apply for higher proposal values.

The exact number of Connects required is always displayed before confirming an action.

Connects are consumed when a Proposal is submitted to a Publisher.

This applies even if the Publisher rejects the Proposal, the Proposal receives no response, or the collaboration does not proceed.

Connects are consumed when a Proposal is accepted.

This ensures that both parties participate seriously and helps maintain marketplace quality.

All registered Users receive free monthly Connects.

Currently, Free accounts receive 3 Connects per month.

Free monthly Connects reset automatically each month, do not accumulate, and expire at the end of the monthly cycle.

Posticy may adjust free Connect allocations at any time.

Users can purchase additional Connect packages directly through the Platform.

Purchased Connects are added instantly to the Account, can be used for both Marketer and Publisher actions, remain valid for 12 months from purchase date, expire automatically after the validity period, and are non-refundable.

Posticy also offers a Premium subscription plan.

Premium Members benefit from unlimited Proposal submissions, unlimited Proposal acceptances, Connect-free marketplace usage for supported actions, and unrestricted collaboration workflow access.

Premium subscriptions are intended for professional Users and agencies actively using the marketplace.

Even Premium subscriptions remain subject to fair usage rules.

The following activities are prohibited:

• automated proposal generation
• spam activity
• scraping
• fake collaborations
• abusive marketplace behavior
• manipulation of marketplace activity

Posticy reserves the right to limit or suspend Accounts involved in abusive behavior.

No. Consumed Connects are non-refundable.

This includes situations where Proposals are rejected, Users stop responding, collaborations fail, publication does not occur, or Users become dissatisfied with results.

Unused purchased Connects also become invalid after their expiration period.

Connects are not currency, are not transferable between Users, are not redeemable for money, cannot be exchanged outside the Platform, and exist solely as internal Platform usage units.

Yes. Connect balances are shared across your Account and can be used for both roles.

No. Free monthly Connects expire at the end of each monthly cycle.

Yes. Purchased Connects remain valid for 12 months from purchase date.

No. Connects are consumed when the Platform action occurs and are not refunded based on collaboration outcomes.

Premium allows Connect free usage for supported marketplace actions, but fair usage and anti abuse rules still apply.

Yes. Posticy may update Connect pricing, thresholds, features, or usage policies at any time.