# Self-Eligibility Criteria

## Overview

Before receiving funding through the Glow program, all nominated contributors must confirm their eligibility by answering a series of questions designed to ensure compliance with program requirements and regulations.

## Eligibility Checklist

As part of the application process, contributors must verify the following criteria:

### Age Verification

* You are at least 18 years of age.
* The Glow program is not available to minors.

### Geographic Restrictions

* You are not located in, and are not a resident or national of:
  * Syria
  * Iran
  * Cuba
  * North Korea
  * The Crimea, Donetsk People's Republic, or Luhansk People's Republic regions of Ukraine

### Sanctions Compliance

* You are not on any sanctions list.
* You are not acting on behalf of or for the benefit of any person on a sanctions list.
* You are not the target of any sanctions laws.

### Affiliation Verification

* You are not an employee at:
  * Ripple
  * Interledger Foundation
  * XRPL Commons
  * XRP Ledger Foundation
  * Any other Ripple-affiliated or partnered organization

### Role Conflict Check

* You are not a Scout or Judge in the cohort for which you are nominated.

### Contribution Recency

* The contribution was made within the last 6 months.

### Funding Status

* The work was not already funded through other channels.

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**Note:** Falsifying eligibility information may result in disqualification from the program.

For questions about eligibility, contact <info@xrpl-commons.org>.


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