Payments & Deposits on StompGear
Safe, secure, and transparent — here’s how payments, deposits, and payouts work.
Payments & Checkout
Renters pay securely through Stripe, a PCI-compliant processor.
Cards are stored securely and may be charged for deposits, deductibles, late fees, cleaning fees, or other valid charges under StompGear’s Terms.
Prices shown are before tax — sales tax is added at checkout.
Your card is only charged once the owner approves your booking.
Deposits
- A $500 refundable deposit is held on all rentals.
- This is a hold, not a charge, unless damage, loss, or policy violations occur.
- The deposit is automatically released within 3–5 business days after the owner confirms the gear is returned in good condition.
- ⚠️ Deductibles can exceed the deposit. If costs are higher, StompGear will charge the renter’s stored card for the full deductible or other valid charges under our Terms.
- Normal wear and tear is expected — see our 👉 Wear & Tear Guide.
Payouts to Owners
Owners keep 85% of the booking (StompGear takes 15% commission).
Payouts are made via Stripe, directly to the owner’s connected bank account.
Funds are released within 3 business days after the rental ends and the owner confirms gear condition.
Payment history and upcoming payouts are visible in the owner dashboard.
Failed Payments & Disputes
- If a payment fails, renters are prompted to update their card immediately.
- If a renter’s card cannot be charged for deposits, deductibles, or valid fees, StompGear may pursue recovery per our Terms of Service.
- Disputes between renters and owners should be handled through StompGear messaging first. If unresolved, StompGear will review under the Protection Plan and our Terms.
- Chargebacks or fraud are investigated, and accounts may be suspended.
Security
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All processing is handled by Stripe with bank-level encryption.
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StompGear complies with Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA).
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⚠️ We do store payment details securely via Stripe (not directly on StompGear servers) so we can process deposits, deductibles, and valid charges.
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We never sell or share your data