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.
How Proof of Burn earns free credits
- Offer runs through December 31, 2026. Entries after that date are not accepted.
- Post a finished physical burn publicly and earn one free month of Operator Command — 50 credits, normally $9.99/mo.
- Rather not start a subscription? Choose 50 credits instead — added to your balance, no card and no renewal.
- 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 about Proof of Burn
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, or use the tracked form on the page. We check the post and send back a single-use code for a free month of Operator Command, or add 50 credits to your balance if you chose credits instead. Entries close December 31, 2026. 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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