FAQ

Questions, answered.

Everything business owners ask us about licensing their data, in plain English.

The basics

Am I selling my company's data?
No. You grant a license for specific data, a specific use and a set term. You keep ownership and decide who gets access.
Who buys this data?
AI labs and companies building AI models that need real-world examples of how businesses work. We tell you who's interested before you commit to anything.
What kind of data do they want?
Records of real work: calls, emails, support tickets, CRM entries, schedules, workflows, documents and images.
Why now?
AI has used up most of the public internet and now needs private, real-world data. That demand won't last forever, so today's values may not either.

Privacy and security

Does any sensitive data leave my office?
No. We de-identify your data on an offline device at your location. Only the clean dataset leaves, and only after you approve it.
Does anyone double-check the de-identification?
Yes. After we de-identify the data and you approve it, the AI company runs its own internal analysis to confirm it is properly de-identified and no sensitive information remains before accepting it. Many brokers let the buyer do the cleaning; with us it is cleaned on-site first and then verified by the buyer, so you get two layers of protection.
What is HIPAA Safe Harbor, and does it apply if I'm not in healthcare?
It's the federal checklist for removing 18 types of personal identifiers. We use it for every client because it's the strictest common standard.
Do you sign a Business Associate Agreement?
Yes. For any client covered by HIPAA, we sign a Business Associate Agreement before we access anything.
Will my customers find out?
Nothing that identifies them is ever shared. Your attorney can advise whether your privacy policy should mention data licensing.

Money and qualification

What does it cost?
Nothing upfront. We're paid a share of the deal when you are.
How much is my data worth?
AI data licenses for qualifying businesses are being reported in the $250,000 to $1 million+ range. Your value depends on the type of data, years of history and volume, and smaller or pooled datasets may earn less. We bring you multiple offers so the market sets the price, not the first buyer. No amount is guaranteed.
My business is small. Can I still participate?
Yes. We can pool your de-identified data with similar businesses in your industry, so the combined dataset earns a strong valuation and you are paid your share.
Can I license to more than one buyer?
Often, yes, if the license is non-exclusive. We'll explain the trade-offs of each offer.
I'm planning to sell my business. Does this help or hurt?
Talk to us early. Licensing can add value, and we'll structure terms around your plans.

The process

How much of my team's time does it take?
Usually a few hours in total: a discovery call, granting system access, and reviewing the final dataset.
How long does it take?
Weeks, not months, from a signed offer to payment.
What if my data doesn't qualify?
We'll tell you why, and whether a pooled dataset or waiting a year would change that. There's no cost either way.

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