Question 1

Is TapVoter Elections really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes — elections are always free with no limits on voters, positions, or voting methods. Up to 10,000 voter keys per election, all 5 voting methods, scheduling, live monitoring, and full export capabilities are included at no cost.

Question 2

What voting methods does TapVoter support?

Accepted Answer

Five methods: Direct (simple majority), Ranked Choice (rank candidates by preference with instant-runoff tabulation), STAR (score 0-5 then automatic runoff between top two), Approval (vote for as many as you approve), and Multi-Winner (elect multiple seats using single transferable vote).

Question 3

How does TapVoter prevent double voting?

Accepted Answer

Each voter receives a unique, single-use access key. Once a ballot is submitted, the key is cryptographically invalidated and cannot be reused.

Question 4

Can voters verify their ballot was counted?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Each ballot generates a unique receipt with a SHA-256 hash. Voters can check the public transparency log to confirm their ballot is included in the final tally.

Question 5

How many voters can participate in an election?

Accepted Answer

Each election supports up to 10,000 voter keys, 50 positions, and 200 candidates per position.

Question 6

Does TapVoter support multiple languages?

Accepted Answer

Yes — 30 languages including right-to-left languages like Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, and Urdu.

Question 7

What are the Pro election perks?

Accepted Answer

Pro subscribers get write-in candidates (Direct, Approval, Multi-Winner), collab links for up to 5 collaborators, voter key email invitations, exit poll/quiz after voting, indefinite data retention, and the option to remove branding.

Question 8

Can I schedule elections to start and end automatically?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Set a start and end date/time with timezone support. Elections transition automatically between draft, scheduled, live, and closed states.

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