Would you trust a software team enough to let them build your first product for free?

We've been experimenting with a different model at Fluxez.

Instead of asking founders to commit to a contract upfront, we build the first project for free. The idea is simple: it's easier to evaluate a team based on what they ship than on sales calls, proposals, or portfolios.

The code lives in the client's GitHub repository, and if they're not happy with the result, they keep the code and walk away.

Some people love the idea.

Others immediately think:

• There must be a catch.

• The quality won't be the same as paid work.

• It's just a lead-generation tactic.

I'm curious where the Product Hunt community stands.

If a software team offered:

• Real engineers (not just AI-generated code)

• Production-ready code

• Full ownership of the repository

• No upfront payment

What would make you trust them? What would make you skeptical?

Would love to hear honest feedback.