<h1>How You Get Paid</h1><p>DJfindr handles all the heavy lifting of invoicing, collecting payments, and issuing payouts. We securely process all transactions using <strong>Stripe Connect</strong>, a trusted PCI-compliant payment gateway used by millions of businesses worldwide.</p><h2>The Payment Flow</h2><ol><li><strong>Client Pays:</strong> When a client accepts your proposal, they pay the full amount upfront via credit card or Apple/Google Pay.</li><li><strong>Funds Held Securely:</strong> The funds are held securely until the event is successfully completed. This gives the client peace of mind and guarantees you will be paid.</li><li><strong>Payout Initiated:</strong> After the gig is completed without dispute, DJfindr automatically initiates a payout of your earnings (minus the platform fee) directly to your connected bank account.</li></ol>