SOS: etsy holding funds for 45 days

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

Etsy holding funds for 45 days. I've been dealing with this for about 4 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The amount being held/disputed is approximately $26,861. I have tried contacting their legal department 4 times with no resolution.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

One thing people miss about NFTs: the royalty enforcement is entirely platform-dependent. If someone sells your NFT on a marketplace that doesn't honor creator royalties, there's not much you can do legally unless you have a separate contract.