For Creators

Creator Guidelines

Everything you need to know about uploading projects, earning 93% royalties, maintaining quality standards, and building your engineering reputation on GUINEX.

Getting Started as a Creator

Every registered GUINEX user is automatically eligible to be a creator. There's no separate application — simply:

Register an account and set your unique GUINEX ID (e.g., @yourname).
Complete your profile — add your college, bio, avatar, and social links. Buyers trust creators with complete profiles.
Navigate to Upload — click "Upload Project" in the navigation or visit guinex.in/upload.html.
Build your listing — fill in the project details and use the Interactive Notebook Editor to create rich documentation.
Submit for review — your project enters "Pending" status. Admin reviews and approves it within 24-48 hours.

Upload Requirements

Required Fields

• Project title (clear, descriptive, searchable)
• Category selection (Computer Science, Electronics, IoT, etc.)
• GP price (your chosen amount; 1 GP = ₹1)
• Abstract / description (what the project does, what's included)
• At least one Notebook Editor cell (text, code, or image)

Recommended Extras

• Gallery images (screenshots, circuit diagrams, UI previews)
• Poster image for project card thumbnail
• Dependency list / requirements.txt
• Setup/installation instructions
• Technology stack tags

Interactive Notebook Editor

The Notebook Editor is how you structure your project documentation. It supports three types of cells:

Text Cells

Rich text powered by Quill editor. Use for explanations, project overview, architecture descriptions, and setup guides.

Code Blocks

Syntax-highlighted code with language selection and copy button. Show your source code, configurations, and terminal commands.

Image Cells

Drag-and-drop image uploads to Cloudinary. Add screenshots, circuit diagrams, UI mockups, and architecture charts.

💡 Tip: The best-performing projects on GUINEX have 5+ cells mixing text explanations with code blocks and screenshots. Structure your notebook like a mini-tutorial.

Documentation Standards

High-quality documentation is the difference between a 5-star project and a dispute. Include:

Project Overview: What the project does, who it's for, and what technologies it uses.
Setup Instructions: Step-by-step guide to install dependencies, configure the environment, and run the project.
Requirements: Python version, Node.js version, Arduino board type, required libraries, hardware components.
File Structure: Explain the project folder structure so buyers know where to find things.
Usage Guide: How to actually use the project after setup — inputs, outputs, expected behavior.
Known Limitations: Be transparent about what works and what doesn't. This prevents disputes.

Pricing Strategy

Setting the right price affects your unlock rate and overall earnings. Consider:

Project Type	Suggested Range	Why
Simple scripts / templates	50–150 GP	Low complexity, quick reference value
Semester projects / mini-projects	150–500 GP	Moderate documentation, working code
Final-year projects / complex systems	500–2000 GP	Extensive code, full documentation, hardware designs
Research projects / ML models	1000–5000 GP	Significant R&D value, datasets, trained models

Remember: 1 GP = ₹1 INR. You earn 93% of the listed price on every unlock.

Prohibited Content

The following content will result in immediate rejection and potential account action:

Plagiarized or copied projects you don't have rights to distribute
Malware, viruses, backdoors, trojans, or any malicious code
Fake / non-functional code intentionally sold as working
Projects with misleading titles or descriptions
Adult, obscene, or sexually explicit content
Content promoting violence, hate speech, or discrimination
Copyrighted material used without proper authorization
Promotional spam or content unrelated to engineering/academic work
Content containing personal data of third parties without consent
Projects that facilitate illegal activities

Buyer Support Expectations

When a buyer unlocks your project, they gain access to the built-in Real-Time Support Chat. As a creator, you should:

Respond within the 72-hour window — this is the buyer protection period. Unresponsive creators during active issues may face unfavorable dispute outcomes.
Help with setup issues — missing dependency instructions, environment configuration, and compilation guidance.
Be transparent about limitations — if the project has known issues or environment requirements, communicate them honestly.
Stay professional — maintain respectful, constructive communication at all times.

💡 Good support = better reviews = more unlocks = more earnings. Think of each buyer interaction as an investment in your creator reputation.

Verification Badge System

Community Published

Default

Assigned to all newly approved projects. Indicates the project passed basic content review and is available for the community.

GUINEX Reviewed

Manual Review

The moderation team has manually verified code execution, setup process, and documentation accuracy.

GUINEX Certified

Highest Tier

Battle-tested, compiler-checked, and fully documented. The highest quality standard on the platform.

Revenue & Earnings

93%

Your Royalty

Platform Fee

₹100

Min Withdrawal

Earnings enter Pending Earnings for 72 hours (buyer protection escrow).
After 72 hours with no disputes, earnings move to Available Balance.
Withdraw to your UPI account (min 100 GP). Admin processes within 24-48 hours.

Enforcement & Consequences

Violation	First Offense	Repeat Offense
Misleading descriptions	Project rejection + warning	Account suspension
Plagiarism	Immediate project removal + warning	Permanent account ban
Malware upload	Immediate removal + account suspension	Permanent ban + potential legal action
Spam / promotional content	Project rejection	Account restriction
Buyer harassment via chat	Warning + chat review	Account suspension

Ready to Start Creating?

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