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Induct concepts

Below is a list of concepts or terms that are used on Induct. In order to understand the API it may be helpful to understand these concepts.

Initiatives

Initiatives are what users create on Induct. Initiative is a generic term used for ideas, proposals and challenges.

Points system

We have two types of point systems. The first one is a stars rating system and the other a thumbs up/thumbs down voting system. Point values on an initiative will differ based on what point system is current ly activated.

Innovation phase

Innovation phases are used to help represent process indicators in an easy and visual way. there are 5 innovation phases. The innovation phase of an idea is usually represented with the following progress bar when displayed in the Induct web application.