Community

User Classes & Roles

Level up your account by contributing to the community


How It Works

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

Your role determines what you can do on the platform. Everyone starts as a User with full browse access, and can apply to unlock contribution tools.


User Classes

User

Begin your journey in the equipment database

Browse equipment Compare equipment Save favorites Submit reviews AI Consultant Request equipment

Contributor

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

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

Editor

Quality control guardians who review all submissions

Approve/reject submissions Direct edit any equipment 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 equipment catalog.

Direct editVerified badgePriority support

Vendor Rep

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

Vendor profileDirect inventoryVerified badge

Ready to Contribute?

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

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