What is Receipts?
Some arguments deserve a verdict.
Everyone has had an argument that became far more serious than the thing being argued about.
Who was supposed to replace the toilet paper?
Was that trade actually fair?
Did they say “be ready at 7” or “leave at 7”?
Usually, both people walk away completely convinced they were right.
Receipts gives them somewhere to put it in writing.
Two sides.
One record.
A case on Receipts begins with one person's version of what happened.
The other person gets their own opportunity to respond.
Both sides can submit relevant evidence.
Neither side gets to rewrite the other's story.
Once both sides are in, the Court can rule on the record in front of it.
Receipts works because the other person gets a side too.
Low stakes.
Full proceedings.
Receipts is for the arguments that do not belong in a real courtroom but somehow still require closing arguments.
If two people have said “that's not what happened” more than once, there is probably a case in there.
- Relationships
- Roommates
- Friends
- Family
- Work
- Gaming
- Fantasy Sports
- Other
The Court rules.
The docket stays open.
A verdict is not necessarily the end. Public cases can keep moving after the ruling.
Members can weigh in on whether the Court got it right, discuss the case, and follow an appeal when one is filed.
If enough verified members challenge a public ruling, the community can even earn the case another review.
For the small stuff.
Receipts is entertainment for ordinary, low-stakes disagreements.
It is not a court of law. It is not legal advice.
It is not for medical decisions, emergencies, abuse, accusations of criminal conduct, or situations where someone's safety may be at risk.
Some disputes need more than a verdict on the internet.
Still sure you were right?
Put it in writing.