Frequently Asked Questions

Real Stake is an accountability app that helps you follow through on your goals by adding real consequences if you fail to complete your commitments. It transforms you from someone who starts things into someone who finishes them, using proven behavioral psychology principles and real stakes to ensure you stick to your goals.

An Everyday Commitment is a daily task with a self-set deadline. You submit proof of completion before the deadline, get AI verification instantly, face consequences if not completed, and can appeal within 24 hours if there's an issue.

A commitment that runs only on selected days of the week. You submit proof before daily deadlines on those specific days, receive AI instant verification, face consequences for missed days, and have a 24-hour appeal window if needed.

A commitment running on chosen monthly dates. You submit proof on selected dates, get AI instant verification, face consequences for missed dates, and have a 24-hour appeal option if necessary.

A commitment allowing a set number of task completions within a week or month. Tasks can be done on any day in the cycle, consequences trigger if the target is not met, and a 24-hour appeal period is available.

The AI Verifier checks your proof against the commitment details you set. It analyzes your submitted images, videos, or text to ensure they match what you committed to do. If it's confident the proof matches, it approves instantly. The system is designed to be fair while preventing cheating.

Monetary stakes involve adding a valid payment method to your account. If you miss a deadline, your card may be charged the stake amount. You have a 24-hour appeal window if there's an error. In the future, you'll have options to direct stakes to charities or other beneficiaries.

Text message stakes involve choosing a contact to notify if you fail. If you miss your commitment, the app sends a respectful message to your chosen contact, creating social accountability. This leverages the power of public commitment to motivate you to follow through.

Yes, you can modify commitments before they start. Once active, you can pause for emergencies or unexpected circumstances. The app is designed to be firm but fair, understanding that life happens while maintaining accountability.

Real Stake includes an appeal system for legitimate emergencies. You have 24 hours to appeal any failed commitment with proof of your emergency. The system is designed to be understanding of genuine issues while preventing abuse.

Yes, all your data is encrypted and stored securely. Your proof submissions are only used for verification and are never shared without your explicit consent. We follow industry-standard security practices to protect your privacy.

Start with an amount that would genuinely bother you to lose but won't cause financial hardship - typically $20-100. The key is finding an amount that creates real motivation without being destructive. You can adjust as you build confidence.

Yes! You can have multiple active commitments running simultaneously. Many users find success by starting with one commitment and gradually adding more as they build momentum and confidence.

You can submit photos, videos, screenshots, or text entries as proof. The AI is trained to verify various types of evidence, from gym selfies to project screenshots to meditation app confirmations.