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How it works

A free photo. A real audience.

Shoppers trade a few moments with your ad for free photos they actually want. Here is exactly what happens at the kiosk, and which parts are still being built.

Vendi Photo

Pilot in preparation

The ad-supported photo session, step by step.

  1. 01

    Check in

    One free session per person, per day, confirmed with a quick privacy-friendly check.

  2. 02

    Pick a package

    2 ads for 2 photos, or 3 ads for 3 photos.

  3. 03

    Watch the ads

    The platform assigns them, each from a different business. Ads keep playing even if someone looks away.

  4. 04

    Take the photos

    One photo for each ad watched, taken right at the kiosk.

  5. 05

    Approve or retake

    Every photo is previewed. Only approved photos are printed.

  6. 06

    Take an offer

    Optional QR coupons from participating advertisers appear at the end.

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ads

2 free photos, every ad from a different business

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ads

3 free photos, every ad from a different business

The rules that keep it fair

  • One free session per person, per day
  • Ads are assigned by the platform, not chosen by shoppers
  • Every ad in a session is from a different advertiser
  • Ads play through without pausing
  • Every photo is previewed, with a retake option
  • Only approved photos are printed
Concept example of Vendi Gift: shoppers at a green sample kiosk that reads Your Brand Here, next to a screen saying Your free sample is ready, with a brand-funded sample to collect from the tray.

Vendi Gift

Planned

A planned kiosk format for brands that want to put real product samples and small gifts in shoppers' hands, paired with a short sponsored moment.

  • Samples and gifts funded by the sponsoring brand
  • Eligibility rules set for each campaign
  • Reporting on samples handed out and offers redeemed

Vendi Gift is in planning. Details may change before launch.

Concept example of Vendi Rewards: a store receipt for $62.40, a kiosk screen saying Receipt verified with no ads needed, a free photo print, and a store-funded coupon for $10 off a next purchase of $50 or more.

Vendi Rewards

Planned

Turn today's buyers into tomorrow's customers.

Shoppers tap “Scan My Receipt & Claim Rewards” at the kiosk. Once the receipt and purchase are verified, they get a complimentary photo and a store-funded coupon or e-gift card for their next visit. No ads are shown.

  • Each receipt can be redeemed only once
  • The store sets the qualifying amount, offer, terms and budget
  • Purchase checks prefer the store's point-of-sale system, not image reading alone
  • Digital coupons and gift cards are handled separately
  • Does not replace or reset the one free ad session per day

Example only: spend $50, get $10 off your next $50+. Not operational until receipt verification and retailer integrations are tested.

Privacy and AI

Built on consent. Honest about AI.

These safeguards are part of the design. The AI features described here are proposed, and are not deployed, tested or legally approved.

Daily check without face scans

The planned check uses a phone number and one-time text code, stored only in scrambled (hashed) form. Facial recognition is not assumed.

Clear camera notice

Signs and on-screen notices explain when the camera is on and what it is used for.

Attention estimates are planned

A proposed AI feature would estimate attention while ads play. It is not deployed or tested, and it would never pause an ad.

Children's privacy

Kiosk use by children is designed around a parent or guardian, with extra care for any data involved.

Collect less, keep less

Only what is needed to run the session is collected, and it is deleted on a set schedule.

Accessible by design

Large touch targets, readable text and audio-free operation so more people can use the kiosk.

Coupons by text only with opt-in Completed plays and attention always reported separately

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