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CommitLight

Skin-in-the-game motivation with no financial risk or pressure.

CommitLight uses a novel, low-stakes commitment device. Users pre-pay a small, refundable 'commitment fee' (e.g., $5) into a pool for a specific micro-action (e.g., 'walk for 10 minutes'). If they complete the action within 24 hours and log proof (a simple checkbox), their fee is returned. Unclaimed fees are periodically donated to a neutral charity, creating gentle incentive without loss aversion fear.

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The Problem

Action Paralysis from Depression

Features

Potential Features

01

Simple interface to create a 'light commit': define action, set 24h timer, lock small refundable fee

02

One-click proof of completion (no photo uploads, just a timed confirmation tap)

03

Automatic fee return upon completion; no penalty for missing, just the fee leaves the personal pool

04

Transparent public pool counter showing total unclaimed fees destined for charity

Built For

Individuals who respond to external accountability but are too demoralized or anxious for traditional 'betting' apps (like StickK) that involve real money loss.

Pricing
Platform fee of 5% on each successfully returned commitment (only charged when user gets their fee back). For a $5 commit, app takes $0.25 if user succeeds. /mo

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