Stripe processes payment; Dealokr supports the deal workflow.
With Stripe Connect, the client pays through Stripe. Dealokr receives useful statuses through server functions and webhooks, then connects them to the deal, protected delivery and client approval. Dealokr does not present itself as a bank, payment institution or regulated escrow service.
The status must come from the provider.
A payment is not confirmed merely because a user clicks a button. The status must come from Stripe or a controlled server action. This separation reduces errors and makes the record easier to understand.
Approval and release remain separate steps.
The client can approve a delivery without moving money themselves. Release then depends on the deal rules, the absence of an active dispute and the availability of the relevant Stripe Connect account.