<h1>Off-Platform Payments</h1><p>If a DJ asks you to pay them via CashApp, Zelle, Venmo, or cash <em>instead</em> of accepting the Proposal through the DJfindr platform, <strong>do not agree.</strong></p><h2>Why This is Dangerous</h2><ul><li><strong>No Protection:</strong> If you pay off-platform, DJfindr cannot guarantee your money, enforce a cancellation policy, or issue a refund if the DJ doesn't show up.</li><li><strong>Policy Violation:</strong> It is a direct violation of our Terms of Service for a DJ to solicit off-platform payments for a gig booked through DJfindr.</li></ul><h2>What to Do</h2><p>Politely remind the DJ that you prefer to pay through the secure DJfindr checkout. If they refuse or become aggressive, please click <strong>Report User</strong> in the chat menu immediately so our Trust & Safety team can intervene.</p>