You must verify your identity before the project begins because we are legally required to verify the identity and payment details of the person or organization that will eventually receive the funds. This protects our supporters and ensures that payments can be made in a legally compliant and accurate manner.
Why is this necessary?
1) Protection of supporters & legal requirements
Startnext is required to verify the identity and bank account details of users before the funding phase begins (in accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering Act, among other regulations).
2) Payment and account information must be clear
The identification ensures that
- the payout account matches the authorized person or organization and
- the money will be paid out to the correct unit later.
3) This is done through Stripe
We use the payment service provider Stripe for verification.
How long will that take?
Technical verification usually takes only a few minutes.
If documents need to be submitted later, the time required depends primarily on whether the documents are legible and accurate in content.
Where do I do that in the project?
During the initial phase, enter the required information in the project interface under:
Contract → Identification
Important
Please upload only the documents specifically requested during the verification process, and be careful not to share any unnecessary sensitive information.