Process

How escrow works on Legit Escrow

Five clear steps that protect the buyer's money and the seller's delivery.

  1. 01

    Create Deal

    Buyer and seller define the transaction terms.

    Either party opens a new deal and sets the title, amount, currency, description, delivery requirements and protection period. The other party reviews and accepts the terms, so both sides agree on exactly what counts as a successful delivery before any money moves.

  2. 02

    Fund Deal

    Buyer funds the transaction according to the configured payment method.

    The buyer pays the agreed amount into the deal. Funds are held for that specific transaction and are not released to the seller at this stage. Both parties can see in the deal room that the deal is funded.

  3. 03

    Seller Delivers

    Seller provides the agreed product or service and evidence.

    Once the deal is funded, the seller transfers the account, domain, file, licence or service. They submit delivery inside the deal room together with evidence such as transfer confirmations, screenshots or links.

  4. 04

    Buyer Reviews

    Buyer reviews the delivery.

    The buyer inspects what was delivered against the agreed terms during the protection period. This inspection window gives the buyer time to verify credentials, test software or confirm ownership changes.

  5. 05

    Complete or Dispute

    Buyer accepts the delivery or opens a dispute.

    If everything matches, the buyer clicks Accept & Release Payment and the seller is paid. If something is wrong, the buyer opens a dispute, both sides submit evidence, and the case is reviewed before funds are released or refunded.

Tips for a smooth deal

  • Write objective acceptance criteria in the terms.
  • Choose a protection period long enough to verify the delivery.
  • Keep all communication inside the deal room.
  • Upload evidence when you deliver or raise an issue.

Read about fees, disputes and security.

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