Seven Degrees of Separation™
Seven Degrees of Separation™ is TrustEcho's documented transaction framework. It helps create accountability between parties, reduce fraud, discourage chargebacks, and provide a clear record from start to finish.
Used across marketplace transactions, vehicle purchases, tradie services, property deposits, government payments, procurement and enterprise agreements.
How the Framework Works
Every transaction follows the same documented process. Each step creates accountability, visibility, and confirmation before funds are released.
Create Transaction
Both parties agree on the details, amount, expectations and completion requirements. Descriptions, photos and supporting evidence can be uploaded so everyone shares the same record.
Invite Other Party
The second party reviews the transaction details and joins the process.
Verify Identity
Participants verify who they are, helping reduce fraud and anonymous bad actors.
Confirm Agreement
Both parties review and confirm the transaction terms before proceeding. No money moves directly between buyer and seller.
Funds Secured
The agreed funds are securely held by TrustEcho before any goods, vehicle or service is exchanged, giving both parties the confidence to proceed.
Completion Confirmed
Delivery, milestones or agreed completion are confirmed by both parties, with photos or supporting evidence attached where helpful, before payment is released.
Funds Released
Once the agreed conditions have been satisfied and both parties confirm completion, TrustEcho releases the funds and the transaction is formally concluded.
Every transaction includes a documented dispute pathway.
The Seven Degrees of Separation framework doesn't just document a transaction. It creates a shared record that can be relied upon if questions arise. Agreements, confirmations and evidence remain connected to the transaction from beginning to end, helping reduce disputes before they become chargebacks.
Why the framework works
Fraud Reduction
Verified participants and documented transactions help discourage bad actors.
Chargeback Reduction
Clear agreements and documented completion help reduce disputes.
Transaction Accountability
Both parties participate in the same transparent process, and no money changes hands directly between them.
Documented Evidence
Descriptions, photos and supporting evidence are captured up front and remain attached to the transaction record.
Verified Reputation
Every completed transaction contributes to a verified reputation score for both parties, helping trustworthy buyers, sellers and providers build credibility over time.
Secure Transaction Messaging
Buyers and sellers communicate through an internal transaction chat that stays attached to the record while the deal is active and is archived once it is completed.
Ready to transact with confidence?
Whether you're buying, selling, hiring, contracting, or managing procurement, TrustEcho creates accountability from the first agreement to the final payment.