7 Checks to Avoid Out-of-Scope Bugs and Protect Your Rate

Out-of-scope bugs destroy your Bug Approval Rate. These 7 checks take 30 seconds and prevent rejections.

Learn the exact checklist to verify every bug is in scope before submitting. Stop wasting time on rejected reports.

The 7 Critical Checks:

1️⃣ BUG TYPE - Listed in Payout table?
2️⃣ FEATURES - Explicitly in scope?
3️⃣ DEVICE/OS/BROWSER - Correct configuration?
4️⃣ SEVERITY - This level being paid?
5️⃣ ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - Any violations?
6️⃣ ATTACHMENTS - Read all PDFs?
7️⃣ TEAM LEADER ANNOUNCEMENTS - Scope updates?

Real Examples of Out-of-Scope:

❌ Content bugs when only Functional/Visual/Performance listed
❌ Account Settings bugs when only Homepage/Checkout in scope
❌ Firefox bugs when instructions specify Chrome only
❌ Low severity when only High/Critical paid
❌ Footer bugs when Additional Requirements say "No footer testing"
❌ Admin panel bugs when PDF says "Ignore legacy admin"
❌ Navigation bugs when TL announces "Payment flow only today"

Before Every Submission:
Run through all 7 checks - takes 30 seconds, protects your rate

When Uncertain:
Ask Team Leader before submitting

🎯 Pro Tip: Create a scope summary at cycle start with allowed types, features, devices, severity levels, and restrictions. Reference before every submission.

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