How it works
Protect a deal in three steps.
The buyer is never exposed and the seller always gets paid for work delivered. SHLD sits in the middle so neither side goes first on trust.
Agree on terms
Both sides sign a clear agreement: the scope, the price, and what done means. Nothing moves until both signatures are in.
Buyer funds the hold
The buyer deposits to SHLD by wire or crypto. The money is held in a protected hold, never with the seller, so neither side has to go first on trust.
Release on completion
The seller delivers, both confirm, and SHLD releases the funds. If the two sides disagree, it goes to mediation before any release.
Step by step
Walk through a deal.
From the first signature to the final release, here is exactly what happens inside a SHLD hold.
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Agree on terms
Buyer and seller sign one clear agreement: scope, price, and exactly what 'done' means. Nothing moves until both sign.
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Open a hold in minutes. The fee is quoted before you sign and locked at signing.