Thanks for your post on Freelancer, firstly I would like to say that we DO NOT ASK TO RELEASE PAYMENT till the entire project is complete. Only thing that we request is that you put in an escrow deposit that you do not release till the end of the project. We are based out of Los Angeles with branch offices in Chicago, San Jose and New Jersey. I would like to discuss your vision for your project in detail whenever you have a chance so please do let me know if you would like to proceed. Thanks and I hope to speak to you soon.