Automated Escrow Protection
2-Hour SLA Dispute Tribunal
YouHirePro
Institutional Escrow Protocol • Rev. 2026.1

Escrow Protection Terms & Settlement Architecture

YouHire eliminates counterparty risk for both clients and creators. Every transaction is backed by cryptographic, segregated escrow. Buyers never risk paying for unfinished work, and creators are guaranteed payment for approved milestones.

1

Escrow Funding

Client deposits contract amount + 6% escrow protection fee. Funds are vaulted in segregated accounts.

2

Milestone Execution

Creator develops deliverables with complete confidence that 100% of the funds are locked and verified.

3

Deliverable Inspection

Creator uploads code, production videos, or designs. Client has an inspection window to verify quality.

4

Settlement Release

Client approves release. 91% net earnings instantly transfer to the creator's withdrawable wallet.

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Test Contract:
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Client / Buyer Payment
Contract Value:$250.00
Escrow Fee (6%):(Full Protection)+$15.00
Total Charged:$265.00

Covers bank merchant interchange, multi-sig escrow maintenance, and 24/7 technical mediation guarantee.

Creator Net Retention (91%)
Contract Value:$250.00
Platform Cut (9%):-$12.50
Withdrawable Net:$237.50

Credited to creator wallet immediately upon client release sign-off. Never delayed by artificial holding periods.

Payout Disbursements
Standard ACH (3–5d):$237.50 (FREE)
Express Transfer (24h):$230.37 (-3% fee)
Payout Minimum:$5.00 USD

Standard bank ACH transfers are 100% free with zero withdrawal surcharge.

72-Hour Inspection Window & Deliverable Acceptance

Upon deliverable submission by the seller, the buyer is granted an inspection window of exactly seventy-two (72) hours. During this window, the buyer may:

  • Accept and Release: Complete release of escrow funds to the creator's wallet.
  • Request Scope-Constrained Revisions: Submit documented change requests aligned strictly with the zero-ambiguity acceptance criteria.
  • Open 2-Hour SLA Mediation: Escalate to arbitration if deliverables fail core functionality or violate verified specifications.
Cancellation & Refund Guarantees

Escrow protection guarantees that you are never charged for unfulfilled contracts:

  • Pre-Start Cancellation: 100% full refund if creator has not commenced work or mutually agrees.
  • SLA Non-Delivery: If a creator is inactive past the delivery deadline with no notice, order is refundable.
  • Instant Wallet Credit: Refunded amounts immediately restore to your balance for new purchases or withdrawal.
Neutral Dispute Arbitration Procedure

In rare cases where a client and creator cannot reach agreement on revisions:

  • Objective Asset Review: A verified YouHire technical mediator audits the git repository, video exports, or design files.
  • 48-Hour SLA: Disputes are settled within two business days to avoid trapped funds.
  • Equitable Verdicts: Mediators may award full release, partial milestone split, or full client refund.
Segregation of Client & Escrow Capital

Unlike platforms that commingle user funds with operational capital:

  • 100% Reserved: Escrow deposits are held in bankruptcy-remote FDIC-insured custodial bank partner accounts.
  • Zero Lending / Yield Mining: User balances are never lent, staked, or exposed to liquidity risks.
  • Real-Time Auditing: Automated ledger parity checks occur continuously across all active contracts.

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