Bounty Creator Documentation

Introduction

Welcome to BountyHub! This documentation is designed to help you navigate the process of creating and managing bounties. Follow these guidelines to ensure a smooth experience..

Table of Contents

• 1: Getting started
• 2: Creating a Bounty
• 3: Managing Bounties
• 4: Reviewing Claims
• 5: Handling Disputes
• 6: Retracting a Bounty
• 7: FAQs
• 8: Support

Getting Started

Account Creation

• Visit the BountyHub homepage.
• Click on the "Sign In" button.
• Sign up using your GitHub account.

Creating a Bounty

1. Navigate to Create Bounty
• Go the BountyHub homepage and click on the "Create Bounty"
2. Import Issue
• Go to github and copy the url of the issue that you would like to put a bounty on it
• Paste the issue URL and press "Import Issue"
3. Bounty Amount
• Specify the bounty amount.
• Note: A 15% fee will be added to the total cost (e.g., for a $100 bounty, you will pay $115).
4. Additional Information
• Provide any additional information or requirements for the bounty.
5. Publish Bounty
• Click "Create Bounty" to make it available to solvers.

Managing Bounties

My Bounties Dashboard

• Go to the "My Bounties" page to view and manage your bounties.
• Monitor the status of your bounties, including any submissions and deadlines.

Reviewing Claims

Claim Notification

1. Email Notification
• You will receive an email notification when a solver submits a claim.
2. Review Claim
• Navigate to the "My Bounties" page.
• Click on the bounty with the submitted claim to review the pull request.

Accepting or Rejecting Claims

1. Accept Claim
• If the pull request resolves the issue, click "Accept Claim".
• The solver will receive the bounty reward.
2. Reject Claim
• If the pull request does not resolve the issue, click "Reject Claim".
• Provide a reason for rejection to help the solver understand your decision.

Handling Disputes

Dispute Notification

1. Email Notification
• If a solver disputes your rejection, you will receive an email notification.
2. Review Dispute
• Navigate to the "My Bounties" page.
• Click on the disputed claim to review the details and pull request.

Resolution Process

1. Manual Review
• The BountyHub team will manually review the dispute and the pull request.
2. Final Decision
• You will be notified via email about the final decision.
• If the dispute is resolved in the solver's favor, they will receive the bounty reward.

Retracting a Bounty

Retract Process

1. Navigate to My Bounties
• Go to the "My Bounties" page from the Dashbaord.
2. Retract Bounty
• Click on the bounty you want to retract.
• Click "Retract Bounty" and confirm the action.
• If the bounty has no open claim You will be refunded the bounty amount, excluding the 15% fee.

FAQs

How do I know if a pull request solves my issue?

• Review the pull request details on GitHub and test the changes in your project.

Can I edit a bounty after publishing it?

• Yes, you can edit the bounty details from the "My Bounties" page.

Support

If you have any questions or encounter issues, please contact our support team:

• Email: [email protected]

• 131 Continental Dr, Suite 305 Newark, DE 19713

By following this documentation, you should be well-equipped to create and manage bounties on BountyHub successfully. Thank you for using our platform to get your issues resolved!