Safe — secure freelance

Safe is a secure payment service for freelance projects. The client reserves funds on the platform, and the freelancer receives them only after the work is accepted. Freelancehunt acts as a guarantor and arbitrator for both parties.
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Safe — secure freelance
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Advantages of Safe

Four key guarantees

Every transaction through Safe comes with clear rules for both parties — no surprises or hidden terms.

  • Financial guarantees

    Funds are held on the platform until the work is accepted. No participant will be cheated.

  • Time guarantees

    The contractor commits to completing the work within the agreed timeframe. Each stage is monitored.

  • Arbitration

    Dispute arisen? The Freelancehunt team will review the situation and make a justified decision.

  • Payment transparency

    All terms, amounts, and stages are documented in Safe. No 'we'll figure it out later' — just clear rules for both parties.

For both parties

Protection that benefits everyone

Safe balances the risks between the client and the freelancer. Everyone is assured of getting the expected result.

For the client

Pay only for results

Funds are reserved on the platform — the freelancer won't receive them until the work is completed.

  • Your funds are held until the work is accepted
  • You accept the project — only then is the payment made
  • Encountered a problem? Arbitration will review the dispute
  • Legal validity of the deal and electronic documents
For the freelancer

No risk of not getting paid

Funds are already on the platform before you start. Complete the work — get paid guaranteed.

  • Guaranteed payment for completed work — funds are already on the platform
  • Protection from dishonest clients and unjustified refusals
  • Bonus to your rating for every project through Safe
  • Clear deadlines — the client can't disappear after the work is delivered
How Safe works

Freelancehunt — a mediator that keeps its word

We hold the funds, verify the result, and act as an arbitrator in disputes.

Client
Reserves funds on the platform
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Safe · Freelancehunt
Holds funds · Arbitration
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Freelancer
Receives payment after acceptance
How it works

Six simple steps

From project publication to payment receipt — the entire process is transparent and protected at every stage.

  1. 1

    Project publication

    The client publishes a project on the service — contractor offers start coming in within minutes.

  2. 2

    Choosing a freelancer

    Among freelancer bids, the client selects a winner based on the proposed price, contractor's rating, and portfolio.

  3. 3

    Agreeing on terms and tasks

    In the workspace, the client and contractor discuss and finalize the cost, deadlines, and tasks.

  4. 4

    Funds reservation

    After terms confirmation, the client reserves the payment for the project on the service in a way convenient for them.

  5. 5

    Work execution

    The freelancer immediately starts working, communicating with the client and exchanging files in the workspace.

  6. 6

    Work acceptance and payment

    The client accepts the work and completes the project, after which the reserved funds are transferred to the freelancer's account.

Project categories

Safe is suitable for any field

Protected deals for projects of any size — from a logo to a full-fledged web service.

  • Development and IT
  • Design and Graphics
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Texts and Translations
  • Audio, Video, and Photo
  • Architecture and Engineering
Comparison

Safe vs direct agreements

What you get when working through Safe — and what remains at your risk without it.

What you get Without Safe Through Safe
Payment guarantee for the freelancer
Protection of the client's funds
Independent arbitration in case of dispute
Bonus to participants' ratings
Legal validity of the deal

Ready to work safely?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know About Safe

Didn't find an answer? Our support team is ready to respond as soon as possible.

What Happens If the Freelancer Doesn't Complete the Work?

If deadlines are missed, you can terminate the project in the workspace. Reserved funds are automatically returned to you. In disputes, Freelancehunt arbitration is involved.

What Happens If the Client Doesn't Accept the Work and Doesn't Respond?

If the client doesn't respond to submitted work within the agreed timeframe, the freelancer initiates arbitration. The administration reviews the correspondence, files, and specifications to make a decision.

How Does Arbitration Work?

Either party can request arbitration through the project workspace. Freelancehunt's arbitration team reviews the specifications, correspondence, and submitted files, communicates with both parties, and makes a decision.

Can the Reservation of Funds Be Canceled?

Yes. If the work hasn't started yet or both parties agree to cancel the project, the funds are fully returned to the client.

Does the Client Receive a VAT Invoice?

Yes, after the project is paid, the client receives a VAT invoice. The document is generated for the reserved amount and is available within the Safe transaction.

What Payment Methods Does Safe Support?

Bank cards, bank transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Blik, PayPal.

Who Pays the Commission for Using the Safe Service?

The commission is paid by the freelancer after the successful completion of the project. The client reserves the full transaction amount, and the commission is deducted when the funds are paid to the freelancer.

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