Milestone Payments

Milestone Payments let you break any contract into stages — each with its own title, description, and percentage of the total. You set the structure. Your Collaborator pays stage by stage. You always know what's been paid and what's pending.
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Who This Is For

For Creators who want to protect their time and get paid at every stage.

Creators on longer-term projects A project that runs weeks or months shouldn't mean waiting until the end to get paid. Milestone Payments let you collect at every stage - deposit upfront, balance on delivery.
Creators who've been burned by cancellations If a Collaboration falls apart halfway through, a deposit milestone means you've already been paid for the work you did. You don't walk away empty-handed.
Creators working on large contracts The bigger the contract, the more important the structure. Split a $10,000 project into clear stages and both parties know exactly what's expected.
Creators who want cleaner Collaborations When payment stages are agreed upfront and written into the contract, there's no ambiguity. Everyone knows what triggers each payment - before the work begins.
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The Challenge vs. The Solution

Without Milestone Payments

  • Getting paid everything at the end — if you get paid at all
  • No deposit means no protection if the Collaboration falls apart
  • Unclear payment triggers lead to disputes and delays
  • No visibility into what's been paid and what's outstanding

With Milestone Payments

  • Collect at every stage — deposit, mid-project, and delivery
  • Deposit milestone means you're protected from day one
  • Each milestone has a clear title, description, and percentage
  • Real-time tracking of paid vs pending milestones in your Homebase
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What Milestone Payments Includes

A complete milestone structure built into every Happ contract.

Unlimited milestones Add as many payment stages as your project needs - each with its own title, description, and percentage.
Custom percentages Split the contract any way you choose - 50/50, 30/70, or any breakdown that fits the project.
Milestone titles and descriptions Name each milestone clearly so both parties know exactly what each stage covers.
Real-time status tracking Your Homebase shows every milestone status across all active Collaborations - paid, pending, or upcoming.
Unpaid milestone total Your dashboard shows the total value of all outstanding milestones - your near-term income forecast, always visible.
Single payment option For straightforward Collaborations, choose Single Payment and keep it simple.

How It Works

01

Choose your payment structure

Select Multiple Milestones and Happ starts you with two at 50/50 - adjust from there.

02

Build your milestones

Name each stage, add a description, and set the percentage.

03

Send the contract

Your Collaborator sees the full milestone structure before they sign - no surprises.

04

Collaborator pays stage by stage

Each milestone becomes payable when due - your Collaborator pays, you're notified, and the status updates in real time.

05

Track everything in your Homebase

Paid milestones, unpaid milestones, and available funds - all active Collaborations, always current.

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Why Happ

Structure protects everyone. Milestones create it.

Protection from day one A deposit milestone means the moment your Collaborator signs, you've agreed on an upfront payment.
Agreed upfront, tracked automatically Milestone structure is built into the contract before anyone signs - no renegotiating mid-project.
Your income, always visible Unpaid Milestones in your dashboard is your income forecast - know what's coming before it arrives.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many milestones can I add to a contract?

Unlimited. Add as many payment stages as your project requires.

Can I use different percentages for each milestone?

Yes. Each milestone has its own percentage selector. Split the contract any way you choose — as long as the total adds up to 100%.

Can I choose a single payment instead of milestones?

Yes. When building a contract, select Single Payment for straightforward Collaborations that don't need staged payments.

Do Collaborators see the milestone structure before they sign?

Yes. The full milestone structure — titles, descriptions, percentages — is visible to your Collaborator when they review the contract. Everything is agreed before anyone signs.

What happens to unpaid milestones if a Collaboration is cancelled?

Your Kill Fee term (included in Happ's recommended core protections) covers cancellation scenarios. Paid milestones are yours — unpaid ones are subject to the cancellation terms in your contract.

Pricing

USD Free · $20/month · $299+/month — Milestone Payments are available on every Happ plan.

Professional Insights

Tips for structuring payment stages that work.

Always start with a deposit Make your first milestone a deposit - 25% to 50% upfront. It filters out unserious Collaborators and protects your time.
Tie milestones to deliverables 'Deposit,' 'First Draft Delivery,' 'Final Files' tells your Collaborator exactly what they're paying for at each stage.
Keep it simple for shorter projects A two-milestone structure - 50% upfront, 50% on delivery - works for most short Collaborations.
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