How escrow works, what fees apply, supported payment methods, withdrawal timelines, and how disputes are resolved on Elev8or.
Money on Elev8or moves through escrow, and understanding that one mechanic answers most payment questions. When a brand funds a collaboration, the money leaves their payment method immediately and is held by Elev8or. It is not sent to the creator yet. Release happens when the delivered work is approved, which protects the brand from paying for nothing and the creator from delivering for free.
Fees are charged where the platform does work, and the articles below state exactly what comes off a payout and what does not. Payment processing fees from the payment provider apply the same way they would anywhere else. Withdrawal requires a verified payout method, and verification is a one-time step best completed before your first sale rather than after it.
Disputes are rarer than people expect, because the approval step catches most problems before money moves. When one does happen, the outcome depends on what the brief specified and what was delivered against it, which is the practical reason to keep the brief specific. The refunds and disputes article covers what support can and cannot do.