Frequently Asked Questions

Collabkick is a secure collaboration system for brands and creators. It uses an escrow-based mechanism to protect money, products, deliverables, and time so collaborations happen smoothly, without chasing, stress, or misunderstandings. Funds and deposits are secured upfront, rules are defined clearly, and releases only happen when the agreed terms are respected. It works for paid collaborations, gifting collaborations, or any setup involving budgets, products, or both.

Collabkick is built for:

• Brands running creator collaborations
• Content creators working with brands
• Agencies, managers, and teams coordinating collaborations

No. Collabkick does not hold or keep your money. All funds are securely held and managed through Stripe Connect, a trusted payment infrastructure used by thousands of platforms worldwide. Collabkick never has custody of the funds and cannot access or move them outside of the collaboration rules defined upfront.

Collabkick protects brands by:

• Securing the collaboration budget upfront
• Defining deliverables and deadlines clearly
• Releasing payments only when the agreed work is completed
• Protecting products through a temporary creator deposit when products are involved

Collabkick protects creators by:

• Securing the brand's payment before any work starts
• Making sure the money is real and reserved
• Releasing payment automatically once the work is approved
• Removing awkward conversations about payment or reminders

Collabkick is designed to protect time, not just money. By setting clear rules upfront and securing commitment on both sides:

• Brands stop wasting time chasing creators or restarting collaborations
• Creators stop losing time renegotiating, following up, or worrying about payment

A product deposit is a temporary amount placed by the creator when a collaboration includes physical or digital products. It protects the brand's product and shows mutual commitment. Once the agreed deliverables are completed, the deposit is automatically released. This applies to gifting collaborations, paid collaborations with products, or mixed setups.

The product deposit exists to protect your work, your time, and the collaboration itself. When products are involved, both sides are making a real commitment. Brands send products with value. Creators commit time, creativity, and delivery. The deposit simply shows that the collaboration is taken seriously by everyone involved.

Your deposit is:

• Temporary
• Securely held
• Fully released once you deliver what was agreed

Using a product deposit:

• Positions you as a serious, professional partner
• Increases trust from brands before products are shipped
• Reduces cancellations and last minute changes
• Leads to better long term opportunities

No. A product deposit is only required when a collaboration includes physical or digital products. Purely paid collaborations without products do not require any creator deposit.

Creators get paid once:

• The agreed content is delivered
• The deliverables match what was defined upfront
• The collaboration is approved according to the rules

If a disagreement arises, both brands and creators can open a dispute directly through Collabkick. A dispute can be opened if:

• Deliverables are not completed as agreed
• Content does not match what was defined upfront
• Deadlines are missed
• There is a disagreement on validation

Disputes are handled based on the rules defined at the start of the collaboration and governed by the Collabkick Collaboration Rules available at /collaboration-rules. When a dispute is open:

• Funds and deposits remain securely held
• Both parties can explain their position
• The agreement and deliverables are reviewed objectively

Yes, temporarily. While a dispute is open, payments and deposits are paused. No funds are released until the dispute is resolved. Once resolved, funds are released accordingly.

Disputes are resolved based on:

• The original collaboration agreement
• The defined deliverables and deadlines
• The proof provided by both parties

Using Collabkick signals professionalism. Brands show that they run structured, fair collaborations. Creators show that they are committed and reliable partners. Over time, this increases trust, reputation, and the quality of future collaborations on both sides.

No. Collabkick does not interfere creatively or strategically. It only provides a clear framework for payments, products, and commitments. You stay fully in control of your collaboration.

Yes. Funds and deposits are managed through industry standard payment infrastructure. Collabkick is designed to protect both parties, not favor one side. Transparency and fairness are built into the system.

Pricing depends on the type and volume of collaborations. We keep pricing fair, transparent, and aligned with the value provided. You only pay for secured collaborations. For detailed pricing, please contact us.

Getting started is simple. If you are a brand, creator, or partner interested in using Collabkick, contact us and we will guide you through the process.