Referral feature guide

Start here: share the right help without overthinking it

This guide explains the feature in plain English, with real examples and safe next steps.

Quick answer

Student Study Support and Responsible AI Study cards are for tutoring, study planning, assignment coaching and responsible AI guidance. They help students understand, plan and learn, but they do not complete, write, submit or misrepresent work for the student.

Who this guide helps

  • This guide helps students and families understand safe study support boundaries before sharing a card.
  • It uses plain-English steps, real examples and simple safety notes.
  • It links to the referral page, share page, terms and privacy information when they matter.
Risk levelLow

Use the ready message and let the other person choose whether to continue.

Best first stepPick a rescue card

Choose the person or problem, then send the matching card like a normal text.

PrivacyPrivate details stay private

Do not share passwords, banking codes, PINs or one-time login codes.

Stop

Do not send passwords, codes or private problem details to the person who referred you.

Try

Use a rescue card that matches the real problem, such as scams, printer, phone, student or business help.

Send

Send one clear message. The link stays attached and the other person decides whether to continue.

Referral rescue cards help people share local tech help in one text
Referral rescue cards make it easier to send useful local tech help without writing a long message.
Quick answer

Student Study Support and Responsible AI Study cards are for tutoring, study planning, assignment coaching and responsible AI guidance. They help students understand, plan and learn, but they do not complete, write, submit or misrepresent work for the student.

📋 How it works in practice

A student needs help planning an assignment timeline. You choose the matching rescue card, pick the message style and send it. They can open it, read what happens next, and decide whether to ask for help.

Real examples

  • A student needs help planning an assignment timeline.
  • A campus mate wants help understanding a task sheet.
  • A parent wants tutoring support for study confidence.
  • A student wants to use AI responsibly without cheating.
  • A learner needs help organising notes before starting work.

How this makes life easier

  • Keeps help focused on learning.
  • Makes academic integrity clear before support starts.
  • Gives students a safe way to ask for guidance.
  • Helps parents and friends share study support responsibly.
  • Avoids confusing “do it for me” expectations.

What the student cards can help with

They can help with planning, explaining concepts, organising study steps, reviewing understanding and using AI tools responsibly.

What they do not do

They do not write the assignment, complete exams, submit work, impersonate a student or help hide misconduct.

How to share responsibly

Choose the student style message, send the card, and let the student explain what they need within academic integrity boundaries.

Safety and reward notes

Only share referral messages with people you know or reasonably think may want the information. Do not share passwords, banking codes, PINs, payment details, private student work or one-time login codes. If the person books and completes a paid job, you may receive up to 5% of the completed job value where the referral is eligible under the referral terms.

Ready to share useful tech help without a long message?

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Frequently asked questions

No. It can guide, explain and coach, but it does not do the work for the student.
Yes, for responsible AI study guidance, planning and understanding.
Yes, if they are sharing genuine study support and not asking someone to complete the work.
Yes, as long as the message stays honest and does not promise academic outcomes.
No. Private help details stay private.

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Send the right rescue card

Pick the card that matches the person or problem. They choose whether to continue, and private help details stay private.

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