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Last updated 2026-10-13 ## Vision & Mission NextLevelBuilder (NLB) is a community of hands-on Builders — where every member actively SHIPs (publishes products, content, and value to the world) or CONTRIBUTEs (builds the community). "No Ship, No Seat" — If you don't ship, you don't have a seat in the community. ## Two Paths to Join - SHIP: Commit to 4 public posts/month, share in Discord #ship — for those who want to Build in Public - CONTRIBUTE: 45-day trial period, weekly reports — for those who want to contribute technically or to the community ## Two Membership Types - Premium: Full standard benefits — Discord, content drops, resources, community support - VIP: Premium + priority slots, early access, priority Discord DM with Mentor, direct Mentor access ## Ranking System Rank is based on contributions, independent from membership type: - Apprentice: New members (0–45 days) - Builder: ≥8 SHIPs + 80% feedback - Architect: ≥20 SHIPs + 90% feedback + highlighted post - Master: ≥50 SHIPs + Featured/Contributor - Legend: ≥100 SHIPs + Mentor nomination ## Required Commitments - Complete personal information (verified by admin) - Submit Feedback Weekly every week - Read and agree to all community guidelines - SHIP 4 posts/month OR be approved as a Contributor ## Ranking Points (RP) - SHIP a post: +10 RP - SHIP gets highlighted: +25 RP - Feedback weekly: +5 RP - Active in Discord (week): +3 RP - Help a member: +8 RP - Featured contributor: +50 RP - Contributor work/week: +15 RP Questions about a policy? Email hello\@nextlevelbuilder.io. ## All policies ### Community - [SHIP Policy — Build in PublicWhat counts as a SHIP, the minimum monthly commitment and how shipping is evaluated.](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/policies/ship-policy) - [Contributor PolicyThe alternative path for members who build the community instead of shipping weekly.](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/policies/contributor-policy) - [Membership Types & RanksPremium and VIP benefits, the five ranks and how Ranking Points are earned.](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/policies/membership-tiers) - [New Member Review ProcessHow new members are reviewed, the commitments they accept and the first-week checklist.](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/policies/onboarding) - [Violation PolicyHow commitment and conduct violations are handled, community refunds and the right to appeal.](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/policies/violations) ### Legal - [Terms of ServiceThe rules for using nextlevelbuilder.io, memberships, courses, the Build with Us directory and our API.](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/policies/terms) - [Privacy PolicyWhat personal data Next Level Builders collects, why, who processes it and the choices you have.](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/policies/privacy) - [Refund PolicyEvery payment is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee, refunded through Polar, our merchant of record.](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/policies/refund) - [Cookie PolicyThe few cookies and browser storage entries nextlevelbuilder.io uses, why they are needed and how to control them.](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/policies/cookies) [Next Level *Builders*](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/) Building the future, one product at a time. 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