Dealokr’s role
Dealokr provides the project portal, agreement workflow, discussion, file access and recorded events. The freelancer triggers the transfer through Dealokr under project release conditions.
Stripe Connect’s role
Payments are collected in the platform’s Stripe balance before transfer to the freelancer’s connected account. Stripe applies payment controls, account requirements and payout timing. Pending funds do not constitute a regulated escrow service.
File access has a boundary
Private storage and temporary access links protect files hosted in Dealokr. External providers control their own permissions. A client may also capture what they can view in a preview.
Protection is not insurance
Fraud, bank disputes and payment-provider restrictions remain possible. An open project dispute blocks release in the normal workflow; a recorded history does not guarantee recovery or a favourable decision.
If the client stops replying
The review workflow provides five days from the delivery notification. When it ends, the freelancer can request release from their workspace, subject to project conditions, no open dispute and payment-account availability. The deadline does not trigger an automatic transfer.
Revisions and disputes
A revision request identifies adjustments included in the agreement before a new preview. An open dispute blocks release in the Dealokr workflow. A bank dispute remains possible; the project record documents a response without guaranteeing the bank’s decision.