Milestone Escrow for Software & Professional Services
Eliminate non-payment risk for developers and delivery risk for clients. Deposit total project capital into neutral escrow trust; release payments incrementally as project deliverables are reviewed and accepted.
Example 4-Phase Software Contract
Funds for all phases are secured upfront in escrow trust. As each deliverable is signed off, that phase's payout is automatically wired.
Discovery, Architecture & Wireframes
Project scope definition, technical architecture specifications, database schemas, and Figma interactive prototypes.
Alpha Build & Core API Infrastructure
Backend API endpoints, authentication modules, database migrations, and initial staging deployment.
Frontend Integration & QA Testing
Component integration, cross-browser optimization, unit testing suite, and client acceptance testing.
Production Deployment & Handover
Source code repository transfer, documentation handover, domain DNS mapping, and production server go-live.
Client Safeguards
- ✓ You never pay for uncompleted or substandard deliverables
- ✓ Dedicated inspection window to test code before releasing each tranche
- ✓ Legally binding dispute resolution team if contractor fails to deliver
Contractor & Agency Security
- ✓ Guaranteed funds are locked in trust before you write a single line of code
- ✓ Never chase clients for unpaid invoices or scope creep disputes
- ✓ Automated wire disbursements as soon as client clicks accept
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Define your project phases and protect both parties from start to finish.
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