Cross-border freelance work requires a clear distinction between funding, inspection approval, payment and refund states. In the international workflow described by Made It's guide, Escrow.com holds funds and handles actual payments and refunds under its transaction terms and procedures. Made It records contracts and verified transaction statuses.
Check which transaction workflow applies
For parties in the same country, Made It provides matching; the parties handle contracts and payments directly. Before an international transaction, check the procedures available to your account and read the user guide. This explanation does not promise immediate payment availability for every country or account.
A funding request is not confirmed funding
Opening a payment screen or starting a transfer does not establish that funds have been secured. Review the verified transaction status and follow the agreed conditions for starting work. Confirm identity checks, payment methods, fees and processing requirements with Escrow.com for your actual transaction.
Review inspection and payment states separately
Agree on deliverables, acceptance criteria and feedback procedures before work starts. Inspection approval and completed payment are separate states. Check Made It's verified status alongside the Escrow.com transaction information rather than interpreting a successful request as a completed transfer.
Refund approval is different from receiving funds
An approved refund can still be awaiting transfer. Actual refunds follow Escrow.com's transaction terms and processing procedures. Made It distinguishes verified approval from completed transfer when recording and displaying status. This guide does not promise unconditional refunds or a fixed processing time.
Before you start
Parties' countries and applicable workflow
Deliverables, inspection criteria and change handling
Provider fees, verification and payment requirements
Approval status versus actual movement of funds
Common questions
Does Made It hold project funds directly?
Escrow.com holds funds and processes actual payments and refunds for international escrow transactions. Made It records contracts and verified transaction statuses. Consult the guide and terms for each party's role.
Does escrow guarantee quality or a refund?
This page does not guarantee work quality or unconditional refunds. Agree on scope and acceptance criteria, then check the conditions and procedures applicable to your transaction.
Are membership payments project escrow payments?
No. Made It membership subscriptions are separate from project escrow funds. The refund policy distinguishes membership cancellation and refunds from project payment procedures.