User Classes & Roles

Level up your account by contributing to the community

Progression System

RiderReady rewards contributors who help build the database. Start as a User, apply to become a Contributor, and earn badges along the way.

User Classes

User

Begin your journey in the lighting database

✓ Browse fixtures✓ Compare fixtures✓ Save favorites✓ Submit reviews✓ AI Consultant✓ Request fixtures

Contributor

Help build the world's best lighting database · 3+ years experience*

+ Add new fixtures+ Edit fixture data+ GDTF import+ AI auto-extract+ Fulfill requests

Read Contributor Guide

Editor

Quality control guardians who review all submissions

♦ Approve/reject submissions♦ Direct edit any fixture♦ Review queue access♦ Editor badge

Moderator

Ensuring quality content and healthy community interactions

♦ Review flagged content♦ Manage reviews♦ SoftPatch listing approval♦ Moderator badge

Admin

Keeping the platform running smoothly for pros, manufacturers, and vendors

♦ All editor powers♦ User support♦ Role assignment♦ Platform maintenance

*Qualifications subject to change

Achievement Badges

Earned independently of role based on your contributions and verification status

LIMITED TIME

Founding Contributor

LEGENDARY

Early adopters who helped shape RiderReady's foundation. Permanent badge with homepage recognition.

Partner Roles

Special roles for industry partners to manage their presence on RiderReady

Manufacturer Rep

Verified representatives from lighting manufacturers. Directly manage your company's fixture catalog.

Direct edit•Verified badge•Priority support

Apply as Manufacturer Rep →

Vendor Rep

Representatives from rental houses and equipment vendors. Manage your vendor profile and inventory directly.

Vendor profile•Direct inventory•Verified badge

Apply as Vendor Rep →

Ready to Contribute?

Apply to become a Contributor and help build the world's best lighting database.

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