Answers to our most asked questions by customers wanting to hire verified:
We have created the first and best online marketplace to help you easily find, hire, and pay for services provided by verified:
You also get:
No, we are something new and different. Simply put, we are the creators and facilitators of a new ecosystem that:
FlashlightNOW makes it easy and safe to exchange invoices and payments with your provider. All payments are processed by Stripe, a global payment processing platform that is integrated into your FlashlightNOW account.
Stripe is the highest PCI level 1 security certified global payment processing platform that is used by millions of businesses and customers. All exchanges of money and associated data are securely processed and housed within Stripe.
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FlashlightNOW does not use paywalls, require subscriptions, sell your info, sell in-app advertisements, require in-app purchases, or engage in affiliate marketing.
We collect a small, fixed percentage-based fee from the provider after you have paid for you service via your Stripe account.
FlashlightNOW has integrated technology services that are among the very best in existence. We offer cloud and software services that have earned high ratings for best business practices, security protocols, and support.
For more information, please visit our data privacy policy here.
FlashlightNOW is committed to creating a marketplace where only legitimate companies do business. Maintaining this standard preserves the integrity of the marketplace and promotes the important services provided by qualified professionals.
Companies that create an account must attest to and then maintain the following:
Agree that if they and/or their company are no longer able to attest to meeting these requirements, and any others as required by law, and guidelines created by FlashlightNOW, will immediately cease using the FlashlightNOW and FlashlightNOW On Demand platforms and immediately notify FlashlightNOW of non-compliance.
Additional requirements for the providers of security, private Investigative and executive/close protection services:
Creating your FlashlightNOW account is free and only takes a few minutes. During this process, you will also be asked to create your free integrated Stripe account. You will not be able to access all the features without first completing the set up.
When complete, our customer success team quickly validate and activates your account. Our team is always available and happy to help answer any questions you have or assist in the account creation process.
Questions and answers specific to the FlashlightNOW Protection On Demand mobile app.
The first mobile app and service that enables you to quickly summon protection on demand from a security guard or protective agents. Within minutes, a guard will physically respond to your personal or designated secondary location. Responding guards and agents are the verified employees of local licensed security and protective agent companies.
With the touch of a button your request for service is sent to the available guard or protective agent nearest to your location. When accepted by the guard/agent, you instantly receive verified information that includes:
The FlashlightNOW Protection On Demand app is available in the Apple and Google Play stores.
You can use your mobile device to order on demand services for the following services:
Our software identifies and assigns the guard/agent that is available and closest to your service location. The provider receiving an order must accept the order on their mobile device within five (5) minutes. If the provider is unable to accept the assignment, our system will automatically assign the next closest provider to your service location. When accepted, you will receive a notification that the guard/agent is on the way along with an estimated arrival time.
The pricing is based on input from providers and customers. Our pricing philosophy is driven by our need to keep the platform and service stable, reliable, of value and accessible to all that need it. We do require that licensed providers pay the employees that are delivering this service a minimum wage of $20 per event.
At the conclusion of the service, the customer’s credit card is automatically charged. FlashlightNOW retains a fixed percentage admin fee, and the remainder of the money is automatically transferred to your Stripe account. The FlashlightNOW Protection On Demand app is available in the Apple and Google Play stores.
We require that a licensed provider pay a minimum $20 per event/hour to the qualified employee(s) they designate to perform this service. All other wage consideration are between the employer and employee. including the decision to pay additional moneys to high performing employees.
The licensed provider receives 80% of the proceeds of the service. These monies are automatically sent and deposited into the providers account at the conclusion of each event. FlashlightNOW receives 20%.
Rates: August 1, 2022
Personal Safety Escorts
All Security Guarding and Business-Related Safety Escorts
The minimum event fee and timer are enabled when the guard or protective agent registers their arrival in the mobile app.