Legal · Security
Last updated: July 6, 2026
How LaunchStruc detects, prevents, and responds to fraud — protecting both our buyers and the integrity of our marketplace.
LaunchStruc sells high-value digital products — production-ready source code boilerplates that represent hundreds of engineering hours. Because we sell intangible goods, we are a target for payment fraud, friendly fraud (false chargebacks), and bot-driven abuse.
We have built a defense-in-depth fraud prevention system with multiple independent layers: identity verification at signup, bot detection at checkout, payment hardening via Stripe, and comprehensive evidence collection that makes fraudulent chargebacks nearly impossible to win.
5+
Layers of Defense
Independent fraud signals
12+
Evidence Data Points
Per transaction logged
~95%
Chargeback Win Rate
With full evidence submitted
Every user must create a verified account before they can purchase. Our identity verification layer catches fraud at the very first point of contact — before any money changes hands.
Email Verification
All accounts require a verified email address. Neon Auth sends a one-time passcode (OTP) or magic link that must be confirmed before access is granted.
Disposable Email Blocklist
We maintain an in-memory blocklist of 65+ known disposable and burner email domains (Mailinator, Guerrilla Mail, YOPmail, Temp-Mail, etc.). Signup attempts using these domains are rejected immediately.
Registration IP Capture
The IP address used to create an account is captured and stored. This is later cross-referenced against the checkout IP — mismatches are a fraud signal surfaced in our admin dashboard.
OAuth Identity Anchoring
Users signing in via Google or GitHub are identity-anchored to a verified third-party identity provider — making it significantly harder to use fake credentials.
Automated bots and scripted attacks are neutralized before they reach our checkout flow through multiple detection mechanisms.
Cloudflare Turnstile (Invisible CAPTCHA)
Both the registration form and the checkout initiation endpoint are protected by Cloudflare Turnstile — a privacy-preserving, frictionless bot challenge. Legitimate human users pass invisibly; bots and automated scripts fail silently.
Unlike reCAPTCHA, Turnstile does not fingerprint users or run tracking scripts, remaining GDPR-compliant while still providing enterprise-grade bot mitigation.
Server-Side IP Rate Limiting
Our checkout API enforces a sliding-window rate limit of 3 checkout sessions per IP address per hour. Any IP that exceeds this threshold receives a 429 Too Many Requests response with a Retry-After header.
This prevents card-testing attacks where fraudsters use our checkout to validate stolen card credentials at scale.
Every payment on LaunchStruc is processed through Stripe with the following hardening measures applied at the API level to maximize transaction legitimacy and minimize fraud risk.
For every completed transaction, we generate and store a comprehensive evidence package. This package is submitted to Stripe within minutes of any chargeback dispute being opened.
Identity Evidence
Network Evidence
Payment Evidence
Delivery Evidence
A chargeback (also called a "payment dispute") occurs when a buyer contacts their bank to reverse a charge rather than resolving the issue with us directly. LaunchStruc has a structured, automated response protocol for every dispute.
Immediate Account Suspension
The moment a chargeback is opened, the associated LaunchStruc account is automatically suspended and all active download links are revoked. Access to previously purchased assets is lost immediately.
Evidence Package Compiled
Our system automatically compiles the full evidence package (12+ data points — see Layer 4) and submits it to Stripe's dispute resolution system. The submission includes screenshots, logs, timestamps, and the IP cross-reference report.
Bank Adjudication
Stripe presents our evidence to the cardholder's issuing bank. The bank reviews both sides and issues a ruling. With our complete evidence package — especially delivery logs and 3DS authentication confirmation — we win the majority of disputes.
Fraudulent Disputes: Recovery
For disputes found to be fraudulent, we report the buyer to Stripe's VAMP (Visa Account Monitoring Program) and Mastercard equivalent databases. We may also pursue civil recovery through applicable debt collection channels.
Always Contact Us First
If you have a legitimate issue with a purchase — technical defects, non-delivery, or billing errors — please email support@launchstruc.com before contacting your bank. We are a real team who will resolve genuine issues quickly and fairly. A chargeback should be an absolute last resort.
We rely on the community to help keep our marketplace secure. If you observe any of the following, please report it immediately:
Our fraud prevention infrastructure is primarily designed to protect legitimate buyers — not to create barriers. Here is what we actively do to ensure a safe, fair purchasing experience:
Secure Checkout
All payments are processed by Stripe over TLS 1.3. We never see or store your full card number.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. The price shown is the price charged. Stripe handles currency conversion transparently.
Instant Delivery
Download links are generated immediately upon payment confirmation. No manual approval delays.
No Spam
We only send transactional emails (receipts, OTPs). We never sell your email to third parties or send marketing without consent.
Order Records
Your full purchase history is available in your dashboard at any time. Download links can be regenerated from your account.
Genuine Support
We are a real team. Legitimate technical issues are resolved in good faith. See our Refund Policy for exception criteria.