ICAAT expects that consumers who contribute to design and development research and testing with companies will be compensated in some way for their time, expenses incurred, experience, and perspective. This is both common and best practice.
While compensation can vary depending on the type of activity being done or the nature of the commitment, we understand that compensation can be affected by other factors as well. For example, small start-up companies may not be able to offer the same compensation rate as larger, established companies.
Whatever the compensation, companies must be transparent about the details of that compensation, or lack thereof, so consumers can make an informed decision about whether to participate. Consumers must also be given an option to leave an activity at any time if they so choose. If doing so affects compensation, then that information should be provided in advance as well.
