💰Getting Paid: Payment Release & Fund Withdrawal
Midcontract automates freelance payouts using smart contracts. Learn how payment approvals, auto-releases, and fund withdrawals work for all contract types.
Once work is submitted, the client reviews and takes action — or the system does it for them.
👤 For Clients
After receiving a submission, you can:
✅ Approve and release payment
🔁 Request changes — clearly specify what needs to be revised
If no action is taken:
Fixed & Milestone contracts → Auto-approval kicks in after 5 days
Hourly contracts → Timesheets are auto-approved after 3 days
All actions — approvals, revision requests, and deadlines — are transparently recorded on-chain.
📦 How work submission & review works →
🧑💻 For Freelancers & Agencies
Once the work is approved (manually or automatically):
You’ll see a Funds Available status in your contract
Click Claim Funds
Confirm in your wallet — payout is processed instantly
No waiting, no middlemen. You can withdraw stablecoins or convert them into fiat via our partner service.
🌍 Learn more about multi-currency payouts →
🔄 Smart Status Logic
Fixed-Price Contracts → When payment is claimed, the contract moves to Completed
Milestone-Based Contracts → Only the approved milestone is marked complete — the rest of the contract remains active
Hourly Contracts → Timesheets are submitted and reviewed weekly. The contract stays open until either side chooses to close it
🧠 Notifications will keep you updated at every step — including reminders before auto-approval kicks in.
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