Frequently Asked Questions

BrocaQuest is a platform that connects linguistic researchers with diverse participants worldwide. We facilitate reading comprehension and cognitive debriefing studies that help validate translated research instruments across different languages and cultures.

Simply click the "Join Now" button and create your account. Complete your profile with information about your language background, and we'll match you with relevant studies. The registration process takes about 5 minutes.

We welcome participants from all backgrounds who are 18 years or older and are native or fluent speakers of one of our supported languages. No special qualifications or experience is required.

We currently support 18 languages including Spanish (multiple variants: Mexican, Colombian, Argentinian, etc.), English (US, UK, Australian), Portuguese, French, German, Italian, and more. We're constantly expanding our language coverage.

Our studies include cognitive debriefing interviews, reading comprehension assessments, and cross-cultural adaptation reviews. Each study involves reviewing translated materials and providing feedback on clarity and understanding.

Most studies take between 15-45 minutes to complete. The estimated duration is always shown before you start, so you can plan accordingly. Some complex studies may take up to 60 minutes.

Yes! You can participate in as many studies as you qualify for. We'll notify you when new studies matching your profile become available.

You can pause and resume most studies later. Your progress is automatically saved. If you need to withdraw completely, you can do so at any time without penalty.

Absolutely. We use industry-standard encryption (AES-256) to protect all personal and health information. Our systems comply with international data protection regulations including GDPR and HIPAA guidelines.

Your responses are used solely for linguistic validation research. Data is anonymized before being shared with researchers. We never sell personal information to third parties.

Yes, you can request complete deletion of your account and all associated data at any time through your profile settings or by contacting our support team.

Yes, participants receive compensation for completed studies. Payment amounts vary based on study complexity and duration, typically ranging from $5-$50 per study.

Payments are processed through PayPal, bank transfer, or gift cards depending on your region. You can set your preferred payment method in your profile settings.

Payments are typically processed within 5-7 business days after study completion and verification. You'll receive an email notification when payment is sent.

Our platform works on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. We recommend using a device with a screen size of at least 5 inches for the best experience.

We support the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. For optimal performance, please ensure your browser is up to date.

Contact our technical support team through the help center or email support@brocaquest.com. We typically respond within 24 hours and can help resolve most issues quickly.