How Escrow Protects Both Parties

Many people assume that escrow services are designed primarily to protect the buyer. While buyer protection is a huge component, the reality is that a robust platform like GreenLightForSite provides a critical safety net for sellers as well. Trust is a two-way street.

For the Buyer: Assurance of Delivery

When you are the one parting with your hard-earned money, the anxiety is real. Without escrow, once you hit "send," your money is gone, relying entirely on the seller's integrity to deliver.

• The GreenLight Guarantee: With GreenLightForSite, you hold the leverage. The seller receives nothing until you have received what you paid for. If the item is not as described, damaged, or never shipped, you can initiate a dispute. If the dispute is ruled in your favor, your funds are returned to you. You never have to hope for the best—you are guaranteed it.

For the Seller: Guaranteed Payment

Sellers face their own unique set of challenges, particularly in the digital realm. Scammers often receive goods and then claim they never arrived or file a fraudulent chargeback with their bank or credit card company.

• Protection Against Fraud: When a transaction goes through GreenLightForSite, the buyer’s payment is locked in our secure system. This means the seller knows the funds are real and reserved. Crucially, because the funds are already in our custody, the risk of chargebacks is neutralized. Once the seller fulfills their end of the deal, they are guaranteed to get paid.

Creating a Fair Marketplace

By securing the funds and verifying the delivery, GreenLightForSite acts as the impartial judge.

We ensure that the transaction is fair, the terms are met, and that neither party is left out of pocket. This balance encourages more people to do business online, knowing they are protected regardless of which side of the transaction they are on.