Fees and commissions
Workton.io features a transparent and fair fee structure designed to benefit both customers and talent. Here's exactly how our pricing works.
1. No Commission for talent
Talent keeps 100% of their earnings - we never take a cut from what talent earns.
If a talent bids $1,000, they receive the full $1,000
No deductions, no hidden fees for talent
Complete transparency in earnings
2. Customer service fee
Customers pay a 2-10% service fee on top of the talent bid when releasing payment.
A service fee is charged only when the customer approves and releases funds to the talent
No upfront fees - you only pay when the work is completed to your satisfaction
Example:
Talent bids: $1,000 USDT
Your total cost: $1,100 USDT ($1,000 to talent + $100 service fee)
Talent receives: $1,000 USDT (100% of their bid)
If there is a talent's referral, they will be funded $5 USDT (from service fee) - no extra from the customer's one
If there is a customer referral, they will be funded $5 USDT (from service fee) - no extra from the customer's one
3. Blockchain Transaction Fees
All payments are processed on the TON blockchain using USDT:
Gas fees: ~0.3 TON per transaction (for escrow deposit, release, or cancellation)
Blockchain security: Funds are held in a smart contract escrow
4. Payment Flow
Escrow deposit: Customer deposits project amount first to start the project + TON gas fee
Secure hold: Funds locked in a blockchain smart contract until work approval
Service fee payment on realese: a 2-10% service fee is charged only when releasing payment + TON gas fee
Project cancellation: Customer pays only TON gas fee to return money back
5. Why Our Model Is Better
For talent:
100% earnings retention - industry-leading
No surprise deductions or hidden fees
Transparent payment structure
For customers:
Lower total costs than traditional platforms (many charge 15-20% total)
Pay only when satisfied with the delivered work
Blockchain-secured escrow protection
6. Referral Program
Earn rewards by referring new users to the platform
Referral bonuses are paid from platform revenue, not user fees
Details available in the Referral Program section
7. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do talent pay any fees? A: No. Talent keeps 100% of their bid amount.
Q: When do customers pay the service fee? A: Only when you approve work and release payment to the talent.
Q: What are blockchain fees? A: Small TON network fees (~0.3 TON) for secure smart contract transactions.
Q: Can I get a refund if unsatisfied? A: Yes, funds remain in escrow until you approve. Refunds and cancellations are available anytime and require only the TON gas fee commission.
For questions, visit docs.workton.io or contact our support team.
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