How Escrow Protects
Every Transaction

Secure, transparent, and fair — our 4-step Escrow process ensures both employers and freelancers trade with confidence.

For Employers

Post, Fund, Review, Release

01
Step 01 — for Employers

Post a Task

Describe your project requirements, set a budget and deadline. Choose from 10 categories.

  • Pick a category and subcategory that best fits your job
  • Choose between Bid, Fixed Price, or Hourly mode
  • Set a fair budget — our AI suggests pricing based on similar tasks
  • Attach reference files, sketches, or examples to clarify expectations
02
Step 02 — for Employers

Receive & Select Bids

Skilled freelancers from around the world submit proposals. Compare experience, ratings, portfolios, and prices.

  • Review freelancer profiles: level, credit score, completed tasks
  • Compare bids side-by-side with our comparison tool
  • Chat with freelancers via built-in IM to clarify scope
  • Select the best bid — freelancer pays a small bid deposit for commitment
03
Step 03 — for Employers

Fund Escrow

Deposit the full task amount into our secure Escrow system. Funds are locked until you approve the work.

  • Your payment is held in a segregated account (not platform operating funds)
  • Use our default 4321 milestone release or customize your own split
  • Freelancer begins work only after Escrow is confirmed
  • Track release progress with our visual Escrow dashboard
04
Step 04 — for Employers

Review & Release

Inspect the delivered work. Approve to release funds, or request revisions. Arbitration mediates disputes fairly.

  • Automatic payment release after acceptance deadline
  • Partial releases per milestone — pay as work is delivered
  • Dispute resolution within 5 business days with evidence-based review
  • Rate your freelancer — ratings build trust for the whole community
For Freelancers

Find Work, Get Paid, Grow Your Career

AcceptOrders is built to help freelancers succeed — from secure payments to reputation building.

Browse & Bid

Search tasks by category, budget, or keywords. Place bids with your price, timeline, and proposal description.

Escrow

Employer funds are locked in Escrow before work begins. You get paid for every approved milestone — guaranteed.

Fast Payouts

Once the employer approves a milestone, funds move to your available balance instantly. Withdraw to bank, Alipay, or PayPal.

Build Reputation

Complete tasks, earn 5-star reviews, level up from 0 to 9 with increasing benefits and visibility.

Escrow Flow at a Glance

Every payment follows this secure path

E

Employer

Funds Escrow

Deposit

Escrow

Funds Held

Milestone
F

Freelancer

Gets Paid

≤ 10 days

Average Hold Time

Funds typically released within 10 days of deposit

≤ 3%

Dispute Rate

Only 3% of Escrow transactions enter arbitration

≤ 5 days

Resolution Time

Arbitration resolved within 5 business days

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if the freelancer doesn't deliver?
Your funds remain safely in Escrow. You can cancel the task and receive a full refund, or file a dispute for our arbitration team to review.
Are there any fees for employers?
No. Employers never pay platform fees. The platform earns revenue from freelancer commissions.
How does the 4321 Escrow release pattern work?
By default, funds are released in 4 stages: 40% after initial draft, 30% after revision, 20% after final delivery, and 10% after a 3-day acceptance window.
What currencies and payment methods are supported?
Currently CNY (¥) for domestic transactions and USD ($) for international orders. We support Alipay, WeChat Pay, PayPal, and bank transfers.
How are disputes resolved?
Both parties submit evidence. An independent arbitrator reviews the case within 5 business days. The decision is binding.

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