# Replenish your balance

According to the rules of the HackenProof platform, the company has to replenish its account (deposit). This deposit will use to:

* to pay **hackers for valid bugs** on time. 
* to pay HackenProof **Bug Fee** according to your agreement
* to pay the HackenProof **hosting or triage services** fee according to your agreement. So, If you pay for Triage services monthly then we will charge money from your deposit. 

### How much should I deposit? <a href="#h_ebd6753358" id="h_ebd6753358"></a>

#### Case #1: First-time launch program <a href="#h_4d49c6a72c" id="h_4d49c6a72c"></a>

* If you TRIAGE reports BY YOURSELF, then the minimum deposit to pay hackers has to be 1000 USDC (recommended 5 000 USDC)

#### Case #2: Usual case  <a href="#h_80db9a9bea" id="h_80db9a9bea"></a>

* Please replenish your account by an amount that includes Bug Reward + HackenProof Bug Fee.&#x20;
* Also, you can deposit in advance for future valid bugs. All unused money will be returned to your account after you finish your bug bounty program&#x20;