# Getting Paid: Payment Release & Fund Withdrawal

Once work is submitted, the client reviews and takes action — or the system does it for them.

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### **👤 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 →](https://docs.midcontract.com/submitting-work-deliverables-revisions-and-client-review)

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### **🧑‍💻 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 →](https://docs.midcontract.com/why-midcontract/multi-currency-payouts-and-comparison-with-traditional-platforms)

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### **🔄 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

  [📄 Explore contract types →](https://docs.midcontract.com/why-midcontract/types-of-freelance-contracts-you-can-create)

> 🧠 Notifications will keep you updated at every step — including reminders before auto-approval kicks in.


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