Proof of Burn — Free Month for Real Work
Post a finished laser burn made with a Reticle Red file to earn one free Operator Command month, or share to the gallery for a one-time 15 credits.
Capabilities & Feature Set
- Post a finished physical burn publicly and earn one free month of Operator Command — 50 credits, normally $9.99/mo.
- Prefer not to post publicly? Drop it in the operator gallery with machine, material and settings for a one-time 15-credit first-burn bonus. Direct uploads are an Operator feature — free members enter through the open monthly challenge, which posts to the same gallery.
- Real finished pieces only — a photo of the actual burn, never a screenshot, render, or in-app preview.
- Paid posts must disclose the free month in the post itself, and operators keep ownership of their own work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a real burn?
A photo of the actual finished physical piece — wood, metal, acrylic, slate, leather, crystal, tumbler, anything — made with a file you built in Reticle Red. Screenshots, renders and in-app previews do not count. Beginner work and scorched test tiles absolutely do.
Where do I have to post it?
Anywhere public you already spend time: Facebook laser groups, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or the Reticle Red Discord. The post has to name reticle-red.com somewhere a reader can see it, and it has to stay up for 30 days. Follow the rules of whichever platform you choose — we will not reward a post that got you banned.
Do I have to say Reticle Red paid me?
Yes. A free month is compensation, so the post has to disclose it — that is an FTC requirement, and it also reads better than something that sounds like an ad. One line is enough: "Reticle Red gave me a free month for sharing this. The burn is mine and so is the opinion."
How do I claim the free month?
Email support@reticle-red.com with the subject PROOF OF BURN, the link to your post, and your machine, material and settings. We check the post and send back a single-use code for a free month of Operator Command. One free month per operator every 90 days. The gallery bonus is 15 credits the first time you share a finished burn — once per account.
Who owns my photo after I submit it?
You do. Submitting grants Reticle Red permission to reshare the photo and credit you by first name, business name or handle — it does not transfer ownership, and you can ask us not to use it at any time.
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