With Direct Contracts, you and the freelancer get escrow protection in addition to the ability to easily make payments through Oderai.

Experience the benefits of secure, streamlined contract management with built-in payment protection and dispute resolution.
Client funds are held in escrow until work is completed, ensuring you receive payment for delivered work.
Enjoy reduced fees of just 5% compared to standard marketplace rates, keeping more of your earnings.
Access platform assistance for conflict resolution, ensuring fair outcomes for both parties.
Clients can pay via credit card, PayPal, or bank transfers, making it easy for them to fund projects.
A simple, secure process that protects both you and your talent throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Your talent sends you a detailed contract proposal via email with project scope, timeline, and payment terms clearly outlined.
Review the contract details and accept the terms. Your funds are securely held in escrow until work is completed to your satisfaction.
When your talent completes milestones or delivers work, review and approve the deliverables. Payment is automatically released to your talent.

A simple, secure process that protects both you and your client throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Draft a detailed contract proposal outlining project scope, deliverables, timeline, and payment terms.
Share the contract with your client via email. They'll receive a secure link to review and accept.
Once accepted, your client deposits the agreed funds into escrow, ensuring payment security.
Start your project with confidence, knowing payment is secured and protected in escrow.
Submit payment requests upon completion. Once approved, funds are released to your account.
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Clients receive an email with your contract details and a secure link to review the terms.
Clients can review all terms, deliverables, and payment details before accepting the contract.
Clients deposit funds into escrow and approve payments upon satisfactory completion of work.