Protected Payments for Every Contract
Protect your payments with Guaq. Fund contracts, set deadlines, and release on completion — with built-in dispute resolution when you need it.
How It Works
Three simple steps to protect every payment.
Create a Contract
Send an offer with the amount, deadline, and terms. Your counterpart reviews and accepts — or counters.
Fund the Contract
The customer pays securely via Stripe. Funds are held in a protected pending state until the work is done.
Release on Completion
When the job is done, release the payment. If there's a dispute, our arbitration process protects both sides.
Everything You Need
Built for trust. Designed for simplicity.
Protected Payments
Funds are held in a protected pending state until both parties are satisfied. No one gets paid until the work is done.
Dispute Resolution
Built-in arbitration process with independent third parties. Fair outcomes for everyone.
Deadline Protection
Set clear deadlines with automatic release rules. Extend by mutual agreement when needed.
Low, Transparent Fees
Just 1.5–3% paid by the customer. Contractors receive exactly what they invoice. No hidden charges, ever.
Easy Onboarding
Contractors verify once and start receiving payments. Customers pay with any card instantly.
Real-Time Notifications
Stay informed at every step — new offers, payments, deadlines, and dispute updates.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
One simple fee paid by the customer. Contractors receive exactly what they invoice. No hidden costs. $50 minimum transaction.
Standard
For contracts under $500
Paid by customer
- Protected payment holding
- Deadline protection
- Extension requests
- Email notifications
- Stripe-powered payments
Growth
For contracts $500 – $2,000
Paid by customer
- Everything in Standard
- Lower rate for larger contracts
- Priority support
- Detailed payment history
- Stripe-powered payments
Volume
For contracts over $2,000
Paid by customer
- Everything in Growth
- Lowest platform rate
- Dedicated support
- Advanced reporting
- Stripe-powered payments
Stripe processing fees (~2.9% + $0.30) are paid by the customer. Arbitration disputes incur a 5% fee paid by the losing party.
Ready to Protect Your Payments?
Join Guaq today and start creating protected payment contracts in minutes. Free to sign up, pay only when you transact.