Earn from what you do best
Publish experiences in Portugal, set your own prices and schedule, and receive automatic payouts. Creating an account and publishing is free: you only pay an 8% commission when you receive a booking.
A platform that handles the rest
Publishing requires an initial review. Once approved, bookings, payments and reminders are handled automatically. You focus on the experience while the platform handles the mechanics.
What you earn
We charge an 8% commission per booking. No monthly fees and no publishing costs.
30 € booking
27,60 €
what you receive, before tax
50 € booking
46,00 €
what you receive, before tax
80 € booking
73,60 €
what you receive, before tax
Based on the standard 8% commission. Founding providers or providers with a custom rate may receive a different amount.
When you get paid
The net amount is automatically transferred to your Stripe account after the experience is completed, provided there is no dispute and the account is eligible for payouts. If completion is not confirmed, the system handles it automatically around 24 hours after the end. Arrival in your bank account depends on Stripe's payout schedule and your bank.
What you control
- Price and model (per person or per group)
- Duration and maximum number of participants
- Available time slots
- Future availability
What you need to get started
- A free Hourlinker account
- A Stripe account to receive payouts (connect it in minutes)
- Any registrations, licences and insurance legally required for the activity
Hourlinker does not require the same documents for every experience. The provider is responsible for holding any registrations, licences and insurance legally applicable to the activity. For specific categories, we may request evidence before publication.
Approval
Your experience is reviewed within 2 business days. You will receive approval or clear guidance on what needs correcting. Categories involving risk, minors, transport or documentation may take up to 5 business days once documentation is complete. We recommend submitting at least 3 business days in advance for a standard experience, and at least 7 business days for activities involving documentation or risk.
Cancellations and refunds
Before provider acceptance, the buyer always receives a full refund. After acceptance, they receive a full refund when canceling at least 24 hours in advance. With less than 24 hours' notice, there is no refund and the provider is compensated. If you cancel, the buyer always receives a full refund and you do not receive the booking amount.
Smart support, 24/7
Support is available at any time to publish experiences and manage bookings, payments and availability. The assistant helps you create your first experience. Exceptional situations, such as disputes, safety or financial issues, are referred for human review through info@hourlinker.com.
How to get started
- 1Create your free account.
- 2Connect your Stripe account to receive payouts.
- 3Create and submit the experience with help from the assistant.
- 4We review the experience within 2 business days.
- 5Once approved, it is published and can start receiving bookings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the commission?
We charge 8% per booking. There are no monthly fees or publishing costs: commission is only charged when you receive a booking.
How much do I receive from a €50 booking?
You receive €46 before tax, based on the standard 8% commission (€4). Founding providers or providers with a custom rate may receive a different amount.
When do I receive the money?
The net amount is automatically transferred to your Stripe account after the experience is completed, provided there is no dispute and the account is eligible for payouts. If completion is not confirmed, the system handles it automatically around 24 hours after the end. Arrival in your bank account depends on Stripe's payout schedule and your bank.
Which documents and checks are required?
You need a Hourlinker account and a Stripe account to receive payouts. Depending on the activity, you may also need legally required registrations, licences or insurance, and Hourlinker may request the relevant evidence before publication.
Do I need insurance or a licence?
Hourlinker does not require the same documents for every experience. The provider is responsible for holding any registrations, licences and insurance legally applicable to the activity. For specific categories, we may request evidence before publication.
How long does approval take?
Your experience is reviewed within 2 business days. You will receive approval or clear guidance on what needs correcting. Categories involving risk, minors, transport or documentation may take up to 5 business days once documentation is complete. Submit at least 3 business days in advance for a standard experience, and 7 for activities involving documentation or risk.
Who handles payments, refunds and support?
Stripe processes payments and the platform handles the commission. Eligible refunds are processed automatically under the cancellation policy. Smart support is available 24/7, with human escalation for exceptional cases only.
Can I set prices, schedules and participant numbers?
Yes. You set the price and pricing model (per person or per group), duration, maximum number of participants and available times. You can also manage future availability.
What happens when someone cancels?
Before provider acceptance, the buyer always receives a full refund. After acceptance, they receive a full refund when canceling at least 24 hours in advance. With less than 24 hours' notice, there is no refund and the provider is compensated. If the provider cancels, the buyer always receives a full refund.
What support do I get to create my first experience?
The assistant guides you step by step through creating and publishing your first experience, at any time.
Ready to publish your first experience?
Creating an account is free. You only pay when you receive a booking.