> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.reliclabs.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Understanding Your Points Balance

> Learn how Contributor awards points for approved sessions, where to track your balance, and how to read your points history over time.

Every time you record and submit a session, our review team evaluates it. When a session is approved, points are automatically added to your account based on how long the recording was. The longer and more consistent your session, the more points you earn. This page explains how points are calculated, where to see them, and how to track changes to your balance.

## How points are earned

Points are awarded per approved session. The amount you receive depends on the type and duration of your recording.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Task sessions">
    Points are awarded per approved task session. Your **Average Task Points** stat shows your typical point total for this session type.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Passive sessions">
    Passive recordings earn points on an hourly basis. Your **Passive Hourly Points** stat reflects your average rate for background capture sessions.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  Points are only awarded after a session is reviewed and approved. Submitted sessions that are pending or rejected do not add to your balance.
</Note>

## Viewing your points balance

Open the **Points** section from the left sidebar in the Contributor app to see your current balance and recent activity.

The dashboard shows four summary cards at the top:

| Stat                      | What it shows                                            |
| ------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Total Points**          | Your current points balance                              |
| **Today's Points**        | Net point changes since midnight                         |
| **Average Task Points**   | Your average points per approved task session            |
| **Passive Hourly Points** | Your average rate per hour of approved passive recording |

## Points chart

Below the summary cards, the **Point Statistics** chart displays your points history over time. Each bar represents a day's worth of approved activity, broken down by session type - task, passive, and other adjustments.

<Tip>
  The chart is interactive. Zoom in on any time range to examine a specific period in detail.
</Tip>

If you have not had any approved sessions yet, the chart area will show a placeholder until your first approval comes through.

## Recent points activity

The **Recent Points Activity** panel on the right side of the dashboard shows a running log of individual point changes. Each entry includes:

* A title describing the event (for example, the session name or reward type)
* A description if additional context is available
* The date and time the change was recorded
* The point value, shown in green for gains

This log covers approved sessions, referral bonuses, and any manual adjustments made to your account.

## Points milestones

Contributor automatically tracks when you cross key points thresholds. Reaching **100**, **500**, or **1,000** points triggers a milestone notification inside the app.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="100 points">
    Your first milestone. A notification appears in the app to mark the achievement.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="500 points">
    A mid-tier milestone that confirms you are consistently submitting and getting approved.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="1,000 points">
    The top automatic milestone. Reaching this level means you have built a reliable submission habit.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## What your points show

Your points balance is the main record of approved activity, referral bonuses, and other point adjustments in Contributor. Use the Points dashboard and recent activity feed to understand how your balance changes over time.

<Note>
  Your total **Points Earned** is also visible in your profile. Open Account Settings and navigate to the **Profile** tab to see it alongside your referral code.
</Note>