Interview Application Fee - Terms and eligibility for fee waivers

The application fee of $34.99 covers the cost of in-depth research, drafting questions, and publishing interviews for select candidates. The application fee is taken up-front as a means to filter serious nominations only.
If your application is rejected for any reason, the $34.99 fee will be fully refunded via PayPal, as it will not be needed to fund the further ancillary requirements of publishing a candidate’s interview.
The application fee is eligible as a marketing expense for tax purposes, as it can be classified as a form of advertising since our audience will see your interview and follow any relevant links we post linking to your website or service.
If your application is accepted, you may still request a refund if you change your mind prior to research and publication. However, once the interview is published, you acknowledge that the benefits have been established, along with the work our team has placed into the publication. As such, refunds can only be given between the time we accept your nomination until we start interviewing the candidate.
We understand there are situations where a candidate deserves recognition but does not have the means to pay. We review these nominations on a case by case basis and will ask for corroborating documentation to verify financial hardships. To apply for a fee waiver, please fill out the form below.

Application Fee Waiver, Featured Interview

Please fill out this form for eligibility for a fee waiver. This form will be used in place of the standard application. Please note we review all fee-waiver nominations and extend interviews on a case by case basis. This form is only applicable to candidates nominating themselves. Using the form below, you will need to establish why you, as the candidate, require a fee waiver and upload supporting documentation proving your case. Please black out all sensitive information such as social security numbers, tax ID, addresses, etc. Do not block out: names, city of residence, income values, or anything that we could use to determine financial need.

Candidate's Name *

Candidate's Email Address *

Candidate Summary *Tell us a bit about the candidate. How do you know them? What do they do? How does it impact the world of technology, culture, or business?0 / 3000

Candidate's Main Website *This is for the candidate's primary website. You may enter additional sites below.

Additional social and professional sitesEnter each URL on a single line. You may use this space to past additional profile. E.g. Facebook, Linkedin, Github, Deviant Art, Podcasts, Blogs, Etc.

Why are you applying for a fee waiver? *Please be specific and provide details. We want to recognize all eligible candidates for an interview, regardless of their ability to pay. As such, we need an effort on your part to prove financial need.0 / 3000

Interview Agreement *Yes, I understandI understand that by clicking the submit button below, I will submit my nomination for the candidate (myself). I also know that a fee waiver nor an interview is guaranteed, and each application will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Furthermore, I understand that Tech Culture has no obligation to fulfill my request for a fee waiver, nor an interview.

Interview Application Fee – Terms and eligibility for fee waivers

Application Fee Waiver, Featured Interview

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