Ensuring fairness and integrity in crowdworking.

Guidelines for fair working conditions for crowdworkers and fair cooperation between crowdsourcing platforms, their clients, and crowdworkers.

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A win-win situation for crowdsourcing platforms, their clients, and crowdworkers

Trusting and fair cooperation between all parties

Fair payment and security for crowdworkers

Positive image for crowdsourcing companies. Raising standards of crowdwork

Stronger relations with trade unions and legislators

You are in good company

This initiative is officially supported by Deutscher Crowdsourcing Verband e.V. and IG Metall.

Crowdworking Code of Conduct

What is Crowdworking?

Crowdworking encompasses various tasks that are executed through online platforms or mobile apps which serve as intermediaries.

Principles and Guidelines

This Code of Conduct focuses on providing principles for paid crowdworking.

Member Admission Process

Platforms can either apply or be nominated for admission to the Code of Conduct.

Ombuds Office

If you think you have been treated unfairly on one of the platforms that have signed the Crowdworking Code of Conduct, you can submit a complaint to the Ombuds Office, a mediator between crowdsourcing platforms and crowdworkers.

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Newsroom

ComeUp New Member of CoC

ComeUp joins Code of Conduct to promote fair work in the platform economy.

Annual Report 2024

Activities of the Ombuds Office for the Code of Conduct in 2024

Annual Report 2023

Activities of the Ombuds Office for the Code of Conduct in 2023

Annual Report 2022

Activities of the Ombuds Office for the Code of Conduct in 2022

Annual Report 2021

Activities of the Ombuds Office for the Code of Conduct in 2021

Annual Report 2020

Activities of the Ombuds Office for the Code of Conduct in 2020

Testbirds, a world-leading crowdtesting provider, initiated the Crowdworking Code of Conduct, a self-imposed set of rules that aims to create optimal working conditions and ensure a win-win situation for all parties involved. This initiative is supported by the German Crowdsourcing Association (Deutscher Crowdsourcing Verband e.V.) and has garnered support from eight leading crowdsourcing providers. The joint Code of Conduct establishes a stable and sustainable basis for cooperation with providers of flexible, crowd-based work models. Through the introduction of this Code of Conduct, essential cornerstones and common values are defined and recognized.

Markus Steinhauser
Co-Founder & COO, Testbirds

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