Task deadlines explained

The deadline starts the moment you accept a task, not when you open it. Every task detail page shows the deadline before you accept, and the timer stays visible while you work.

Warnings you will see

1. 1Five minutes remaining: an amber banner and a notification.
2. 2One minute remaining: a red banner.
3. 3Deadline reached: the task closes, inputs become read-only, and submission is disabled.

If you cannot finish

Abandon an accepted task from the task screen rather than letting it expire. Abandoning carries a smaller penalty than an expiry and keeps more of your approval rate.