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.
- 01
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 therapy dream with a goal of CN¥27,000. Backers pay you directly, funding the goal all at once or milestone by milestone as you post proof for each step.
Milestone 1
CN¥4,050 · 15%
Arrange the opening sessions
Post a redacted fee schedule and receipts for the opening appointments, hiding names, contact details and session content.
Milestone 2
CN¥8,100 · 30%
Fund the first session block
Share redacted payment receipts and a simple count of attended sessions for the first full block of funded appointments.
Milestone 3
CN¥8,100 · 30%
Continue the support block
Upload receipts for the next session block and related access costs, with all personal and therapeutic details removed.
Milestone 4
CN¥6,750 · 25%
Account for final sessions
Post payment records for the remaining funded appointments and a redacted summary comparing session costs with the budget.
Risks to plan for
- R1
Provider fit may change
You may need to change provider after initial appointments. Keep the opening stage small and explain how different session fees would alter the number of appointments funded later.
- R2
Missed sessions affect spending
Cancelled or missed appointments may still create costs under a provider’s terms. Check those terms before budgeting and explain how any charged cancellation would appear in the expense proof.
- R3
Privacy can feel pressured
Public funding can create pressure to share personal experiences. Set proof boundaries before publishing and use redacted receipts instead of session notes or descriptions of therapeutic progress.
Questions and answers
Do Backers need to know what I discuss in therapy?
Explain the session count, fee basis and funding period rather than the content of your appointments. Redacted receipts can show the funded service without exposing session notes, personal history or your reasons for seeking support.
Can I change therapists during the funded period?
If you change providers, update the remaining session budget and explain any fee or scheduling differences. Keep clinical reasons private and provide redacted receipts so Backers can understand how the revised block uses the funding.
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.
Budget example
A typical cost split for a therapy dream in Shenzhen, shown in CNY. Backers pay you directly using your accepted payment methods.
Example goal
CN¥27,000
- Therapy session feesCN¥21,600 · 80%
- Private access essentialsCN¥1,350 · 5%
- Travel and connection costsCN¥2,700 · 10%
- Initial consultation costsCN¥1,350 · 5%
What you receive
- Backers give
- CN¥27,000
- 0% platform commission
- −CN¥4,050
- You receive
- CN¥22,950
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