How Backers are protected
14-day review per milestone
When proof is posted, each Backer has 14 days to release their share or ask for more. Money not released in time goes back to the Backer.
15% fee, deducted — never added
Backers pay exactly what they choose. The 15% fee comes out of each backing: CN¥1,000 gives the Dreamer CN¥850. The fee is kept if money is returned.
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.
- 02
While the dream runs
Your backing is split across the milestones. When proof is posted you are notified and can release your share or ask for more. You can back anonymously.
- 03
If something goes wrong
If you do not release a milestone in time, the money still held for it and later steps comes back to you, minus the fee. You can report a dream or block a user at any time.
Example milestone plan
An example plan for a debut album dream with a goal of CN¥80,000. Backers fund the whole goal, but each milestone's money stays held until you post the proof and Backers release it.
Milestone 1
CN¥12,000 · 15%
Finish songs and demos
Post the planned track list, demo excerpts and rehearsal notes showing song arrangements ready for studio recording.
Milestone 2
CN¥32,000 · 40%
Record the album sessions
Share session photographs, recording logs and selected raw takes that demonstrate the planned performances are captured.
Milestone 3
CN¥24,000 · 30%
Mix and master tracks
Post before-and-after mix excerpts, a mastering completion note and a track checklist showing the audio is finished.
Milestone 4
CN¥12,000 · 15%
Prepare the album release
Share cover files, checked track metadata and delivery confirmations with private account information hidden.
Risks to plan for
- R1
Arrangements stay unsettled
Changing song structures in the studio can consume booked recording time. Approve demos before sessions and include a focused rehearsal allowance in the first milestone rather than open-ended studio days.
- R2
Vocal sessions need repeats
Fatigue or an unsuitable recording setup can make vocals harder to capture. Spread demanding sessions across the schedule and reserve a limited pickup session within the recording budget.
- R3
Mix revisions expand
Unclear references can lead to repeated mix changes. Agree a sound direction using one test track and budget a defined revision round before sending the complete album for mastering.
Questions and answers
Should mastering be a separate milestone from recording?
It helps to separate captured performances from finished audio because they demonstrate different work. Group mixing and mastering in a later milestone, with comparison excerpts and a completed track list as the evidence.
Can I see how my money was used?
Yes. Each milestone shows the Dreamer's proof, how much is held and how much is released. You only release money for milestones you have reviewed yourself.
Can my debut album include songs I have already recorded?
Yes. Identify which tracks are complete and which still need recording, mixing or mastering. Base the goal on the remaining work and show existing audio samples so Backers can distinguish earlier progress from funded milestones.
Budget example
A typical cost split for a debut album dream in Chongqing, shown in CNY. Backers are charged the equivalent in US dollars.
Example goal
CN¥80,000
- Studio and engineeringCN¥28,000 · 35%
- Musicians and arrangementsCN¥20,000 · 25%
- Mixing and masteringCN¥20,000 · 25%
- Artwork and deliveryCN¥12,000 · 15%
What you receive
- Backers give
- CN¥80,000
- Platform fee (15%)
- −CN¥12,000
- You receive
- CN¥68,000
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