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# Who Is Eligible to Participate & What Do I Need?

### Eligibility
To become a participant, you must meet **all** of the following:
* **Age:** At least 18 years of age
* **Residency:** U.S. resident
* **Identification:** Valid government-issued photo ID
* **Verification:** Must pass identity verification
* **Training:** Complete all onboarding training videos and quizzes

### Can I use my business or company to sign up?
**No.** Purchasing and payment accounts must be set up under a personal identity — not a business or corporation. You cannot use a company EIN. You must register and receive commissions under your personal information.

### What equipment do I need? 
Participants must provide their own equipment:
1. A computer or laptop OR a mobile device/tablet
2. A reliable internet connection
All platform activity is web-based.

|| The platform works on mobile devices but is best optimized for desktop use.

### Does TTC require access to my accounts?
Participants must have a personal account in good standing and working order to use for ticket purchases. Unlike some competitors, The Ticket Collective does **not** require login credentials for any of your accounts.