How Milestones and Payment Protection Work on Glancers
Everything project owners need to know about milestone funding, escrow protection in EGP, deliverables review, and safe payment release on Glancers.
What this means for your hiring strategy
Why Traditional Freelance Payment Methods Risk Your Budget
Hiring independent contractors outside of an escrow-protected platform carries inherent financial risks: paying 50% upfront to an unverified individual leaves you vulnerable to abandonment, while asking a freelancer to work with zero advance payment creates mistrust and low commitment.
Glancers solves this with an authoritative, automated Milestone Escrow System calibrated for the Egyptian and MENA market.
The 4 Stages of the Glancers Milestone Lifecycle
- Contract Agreement: When you accept a proposal or hire a freelancer, the project is divided into distinct, manageable milestones with clear deliverables and deadlines.
- Escrow Funding: You fund the active milestone using local payment methods (Paymob, PaySky, Fawry, Meeza, or Credit Cards) in Egyptian Pounds (EGP). The funds are securely locked in the platform's escrow account.
- Work & Submission: The freelancer begins work with confidence that the funds are secured. Upon completion, they submit the milestone deliverables through the official work submission portal.
- Review & Release: You review the work. If it satisfies your requirements, you click "Release Milestone" to pay the freelancer. If revisions are required, you can request changes with actionable feedback.
Transparent Platform Fee Structure
Glancers operates on full financial clarity:
- The standard platform fee is 7% on contracts and milestones.
- Statutory tax (14% VAT on the platform fee) is clearly itemized on every invoice.
- All transactions and invoices are strictly denominated and processed in Egyptian Pounds (EGP / ج.م).
What Happens If There Is a Disagreement?
Structured Dispute Mediation
If a deliverable does not match the agreed contract terms and mutual agreement cannot be reached, either party can trigger formal mediation. A Glancers dispute manager reviews the contract scope, deliverables, and communication logs to make an authoritative, fair resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I cancel a milestone if the freelancer never starts work?▼
Yes. If a freelancer is inactive or fails to begin work, you can request milestone cancellation and the escrowed funds are returned to your platform wallet or original payment source.
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