diff --git a/src/modules/rewards/reward.service.ts b/src/modules/rewards/reward.service.ts
index 8bac9e8..16af6b9 100644
--- a/src/modules/rewards/reward.service.ts
+++ b/src/modules/rewards/reward.service.ts
@@ -64,6 +64,10 @@ export async function processRewardClaim(
   userId: string,
   score: number,
 ): Promise<boolean> {
+  if (score < 70) {
+    return true;
+  }
+
   const [submission] = await db
     .select()
     .from(quizSubmissions)