Questions, answered.
Everything you need to know about how PAIDBY works — from curation to escrow to disputes.
What is PAIDBY?+
PAIDBY is a curated network where brands hire vetted creators, KOLs, experts, athletes, and public figures through protected transactions.
Is PAIDBY open to everyone?+
No. PAIDBY is curated. Every applicant is reviewed before being approved.
How does escrow work?+
The brand funds the campaign upfront. Funds are held securely until the agreed deliverables are completed and verified.
When does talent get paid?+
Talent gets paid after the deliverables are submitted, reviewed, and approved according to the campaign terms.
What happens if the talent does not deliver?+
Funds remain protected in escrow and the campaign enters review or dispute resolution.
What happens if the brand refuses to approve completed work?+
PAIDBY reviews the evidence, campaign terms, and submitted deliverables before deciding whether funds should be released or refunded.
Does PAIDBY take an agency cut?+
No. PAIDBY charges a transparent platform fee. It is not a traditional agency taking large commissions.
Who can join PAIDBY?+
Creators, KOLs, athletes, experts, founders, educators, speakers, and other premium talent may apply.
How are creators vetted?+
PAIDBY reviews audience quality, engagement, professionalism, work history, brand safety, identity, and campaign fit.
Can brands browse talent before paying?+
Yes. Brands can discover approved talent, review profiles, and submit offers.
Can talent set their own rates?+
Yes. Talent can define pricing ranges, campaign preferences, and availability.
Does PAIDBY support long-term partnerships?+
Yes. Brands can use PAIDBY for one-time campaigns, recurring partnerships, launches, ambassador programs, and advisory-style collaborations.
Is PAIDBY only for influencers?+
No. PAIDBY is for creators, experts, athletes, public figures, educators, speakers, and high-value talent.
Is PAIDBY only for crypto?+
No. PAIDBY is industry-agnostic and works across consumer brands, technology, finance, sports, fashion, and more.
How does PAIDBY prevent fraud?+
PAIDBY uses verification, profile review, audience quality checks, escrow, delivery evidence, and dispute workflows.
What industries can use PAIDBY?+
Consumer brands, technology, finance, sports, health, fashion, entertainment, education, startups, and agencies.
What does PAIDBY charge?+
PAIDBY charges a transparent platform fee on completed transactions. No hidden agency markups.
Can agencies use PAIDBY?+
Yes. Agencies can use PAIDBY to source vetted talent and manage secure campaign payments.
What happens during a dispute?+
PAIDBY reviews campaign terms, submitted evidence, timestamps, deliverables, and communications before resolving the outcome.
Why is PAIDBY different?+
PAIDBY combines curated talent, protected payments, verified delivery, and reputation data in one trusted network.