GitHub Promotion Rewards Program Policy
Last Updated: March 7, 2026
Apertis offers a tiered GitHub Promotion program rewarding developers who build with our platform. Earn credits by meeting tier criteria and maintaining the "Built with Apertis" badge in your README.
Tiered Rewards
- Bronze ($5 credit): ≥ 30 commits, non-fork repository, repo ≥ 30 days old, "Built with Apertis" badge required
- Silver ($15 credit): ≥ 100 commits, ≥ 5 stars, ≥ 2 contributors, badge required
- Gold ($25 credit): ≥ 300 commits, ≥ 20 stars, badge required
Key Requirement
All tiers require the "Built with Apertis" badge in your README (case-insensitive). This badge must remain visible for your credits to stay active.
How It Works
- Add the "Built with Apertis" badge to your project's README.md file
- Submit your repository for review through the Apertis platform
- Automatic verification checks your repository against tier criteria
- Upon approval, credits are instantly added to your account
- Credits never expire as long as the badge remains in your README
Badge Format
Use this markdown code in your README:
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Core Rules
- Badge must be present in your README (case-insensitive match)
- Applications are automatically reviewed — no manual approval needed
- One approved promotion per user across all repositories
- Credits never expire as long as badge remains visible
- Badge is verified periodically by our system
Graduated Violation Policy
Warning (Violations 1-2)
You'll receive an email warning to re-add the badge. Take action within 14 days to restore your credits.
Suspension (3rd Violation)
Credits are frozen until the badge is restored. This prevents further credit usage while allowing recovery.
Restoration
Re-adding the badge restores your credits automatically. You get one chance to recover after suspension. Any violation after restoration results in permanent ban.
Permanent Ban
Any violation after restoration results in permanent ban and complete credit revocation. You become ineligible for all future promotions.
Violation Details
Violations include:
- Removing the "Built with Apertis" badge from README
- Making repository private
- Deleting or archiving the repository
- Any attempt to circumvent verification mechanisms
Program Terms
- Credits are non-transferable and account-specific
- Apertis reserves the right to modify tier criteria with notice
- Fraud or abuse may result in account suspension
- Program availability subject to change
Contact
For questions about the GitHub Promotion program:
- Email: hi@apertis.ai
- Phone: +1 814-731-3793