Short answers.

Is my idea public?

No. Guest verdict links are unlisted, and saved verdicts are private by default. Nothing is added to the Idea Pond just because you ran a verdict.

Can another user see it?

Not through Killer Idea’s public areas unless you explicitly publish it. Anyone you give an unlisted guest verdict link to can open that link, so treat it like a private sharing link.

When can it appear in the Idea Pond?

Only after you choose the publish action on a verdict. Publishing is an explicit step, not part of submitting or buying a report.

Can I delete or unpublish it?

Yes. Signed-in users can make a published idea private again or delete their saved content from their account. Unpublishing removes its public listing.

What happens to a paid report?

It stays in your account. A report appears on a public Wall only when you separately enable report sharing; unpublishing an Idea Pond listing does not erase your paid report.

Why is it so mean?

Because polite feedback is what kills founders. We'd rather be sharp now than have you spend a year shipping the wrong wedge.

How is the score calculated?

Killer Idea uses a deterministic 100-point rubric across Pain (22), Willingness to Pay (22), Differentiation (16), Reach (13), Execution (12), Evidence (15). The component points add exactly to the headline score.

What's the difference between score and confidence?

The Killer Score describes how strong the business case appears under the current information and assumptions. Confidence is calculated separately as Low, Medium, or High based on the useful evidence and context you supplied. A strong-looking idea can therefore have low Confidence, while well-evidenced bad news can have high Confidence.

Do you sell my data?

No. We don't sell ideas, emails, or behavior. Your email is never shown on your public profile.

Can I post anonymously?

Yes. Turn on Post anonymously by default in Settings. Your username won't be attached to your public ideas.

Refunds?

The Pro Report is $19 one time and has a 30-day money-back guarantee. Read the refund policy.

Can I see the paid report before buying?

See a sample Pro Report → It is a clearly marked static sample, not a customer testimonial or invented traction.