How Backers are protected
14-day review per milestone
When proof is posted, each Backer has 14 days to review the proof, ask for more info, and decide whether to keep supporting your next milestone.
0% commission — direct gifts, nothing taken
Backers pay exactly what they choose directly through your payment methods. cohero takes 0% commission on backings, so you keep what is sent. Any refunds or disputes are handled directly between you, the Backer and your payment provider.
Gifts, not shares
Backings are gifts. No shares, equity, interest or repayment, and Dreamers keep full ownership. Nothing on cohero is an investment or a loan.
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Before you back
Read the story and the milestones. Check that the amounts add up and that each step has something concrete to prove. If anything is unclear, ask in chat first.
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While the dream runs
You can support a dream milestone by milestone. When proof is posted, you are notified and can review it, ask questions, and decide whether to send the next payment. You can back anonymously.
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If something goes wrong
Because you pay directly and can give milestone by milestone, you remain in control and never have to fund unproven steps. You can report a dream or block a user at any time.
Example milestone plan
An example plan for a concert tour dream with a goal of €18,000. Backers pay you directly, funding the goal all at once or milestone by milestone as you post proof for each step.
Milestone 1
€4,500 · 25%
Complete the opening leg
Post opening-leg set lists, dated stage photographs and redacted travel records matching the first scheduled shows.
Milestone 2
€4,500 · 25%
Complete the second leg
Share venue-date confirmations, performance clips and a route log documenting shows completed on the second leg.
Milestone 3
€4,500 · 25%
Complete the third leg
Post third-leg stage footage, accommodation receipts and a completed-date tracker with personal details removed.
Milestone 4
€4,500 · 25%
Close the final leg
Share final-leg show photographs, return-travel records and a tour recap comparing completed dates with the itinerary.
Risks to plan for
- R1
Distances strain the route
Long drives can make consecutive performances unrealistic. Group nearby dates into balanced legs and budget rest stops and travel buffers before committing to the opening itinerary.
- R2
A date is cancelled
A cancelled show can leave travel and accommodation costs in place. Confirm venue dates before each leg and include a modest rerouting allowance rather than relying on every stop proceeding.
- R3
Equipment fails on road
Repeated loading and changing stage setups can expose weak cables or damaged cases. Check gear before departure and budget essential spares and maintenance across the four tour legs.
Questions and answers
Can backing cover a tour before ticket income is known?
Build the goal from clearly listed tour costs and explain which expenses backing is meant to cover. Treat uncertain ticket income separately in the plan, and avoid presenting projected sales as money already available for travel.
Can I see how my money was used?
Yes. Each milestone shows the Dreamer's proof and confirmed support. You stay in control by choosing to send direct payments only for milestones you have personally reviewed.
Why split tour milestones by leg rather than by expense?
Each leg combines travel, crew and performance work that Backers can verify together. Keep the four legs comparable in scope and cost, and show dated evidence for the completed shows rather than only advance bookings.
Budget example
A typical cost split for a concert tour dream in Brussels, shown in EUR. Backers pay you directly using your accepted payment methods.
Example goal
€18,000
- Travel and accommodation€7,200 · 40%
- Performers and crew€4,500 · 25%
- Equipment and transport€3,600 · 20%
- Promotion and documentation€2,700 · 15%
What you receive
- Backers give
- €18,000
- 0% platform commission
- −€2,700
- You receive
- €15,300
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