TimeBond

Protected deals

The deal that keeps its word.

For repairs, services, lessons, freelance jobs — any agreement between two people. A small mutual deposit holds both sides to their word. When the job is done, deposits return. When it isn’t, the protected side is made whole.

Deposits are processed securely through Stripe. Transparent fee: 5%, minimum EUR/USD 1 per side.

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The whole idea

Two deposits. One agreement. No arguments.

You commit. Your client commits. Whoever keeps their word gets it back. Whoever doesn’t, makes the other side whole. That’s the entire contract.

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Built for service pros

For the deals that actually matter.

From the plumber arriving on Saturday morning to the haircut booked weeks ahead. Anywhere money changes hands on a promise — a mutual deposit makes the promise real.

  • The pro shows up. The client shows up. Nobody guesses.
  • Symmetry — you commit too. That’s why clients accept.
  • No app to install. One link, any phone.
Plumbers & electriciansHandymenMoversRenovatorsStylists & barbersPersonal trainersTutorsFreelancers

Fair for both sides

A handshake, made simple.

Both parties put up a small deposit. Both parties confirm on the day. When the appointment is honoured, deposits return. When it isn’t, the protected side is covered — automatically, without a negotiation.

Protected appointmentFunded

Marko T. · Plumbing

Replace bathroom tap

Saturday, 10:00 · at your address

Client deposit€40· refundable
Pro’s deposit€40· refundable
TimeBond fee€2· each
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Getting started

Three steps. About two minutes.

01

Create the appointment

New deal

WhatReplace bathroom tap
WhenSat, 10:00
Deposit each€40
Fee each€2
Generate link

Service, time, and the refundable deposit each side commits. We generate a private link for your client.

02

Send a link

Share

timebond.io/a/8KzQ4
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Sent to Jovan R. · just now

Paste it in WhatsApp, SMS, Instagram — wherever you already talk to your clients. They open it on any phone.

03

One QR to finish

When it’s done

Client scans · job confirmed · deposits returned

Client accepts and the deposit is held. When the job is done, you show one QR — they scan, tap to confirm, both deposits return.

From the field

Ana K., owner of Studio Mira
“People used to be nervous handing over a deposit — they’d been burned before. When they see I put one up too, that fear is gone. I close jobs faster and nobody ghosts me.”
Marko T.
Plumber · Belgrade

Common questions

Plain answers.

Where is the money held?
Deposits sit with a regulated payment provider — not with us. They’re only released according to the rules both sides accepted.
What if the client doesn’t show up?
After the grace period, the client’s deposit is released to the business and yours is returned. No phone calls.
What if the business cancels?
The client’s deposit is returned and the business’s deposit is released to the client.
What if both sides disagree?
Either side can open a review. Deposits stay held until it’s resolved, using the timestamped agreement and confirmation as evidence.
What kinds of deals work best?
Anything with a clear time and outcome — repairs, services, lessons, freelance jobs, private sales. As long as both sides can agree on what ‘done’ means, it fits.
Do my clients need to install anything?
No. They open a link, review the terms, and confirm. That’s it.
What does it cost?
Each side pays a small non-refundable TimeBond fee: 5% of the deposit, minimum EUR/USD 1. The deposit itself is refundable when the agreement is completed.

The next deal
is the one worth protecting.

Set up your business and send your first protected link in under two minutes.