Every introduction rests on checks of both sides. These are the questions we ask before anyone sees a sample.
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Buyers
Check
What we look for
Identity
A real, named legal entity and a person with authority to sign
Purpose
Training, fine-tuning, evaluation or retrieval, stated in writing
Onward use
Whether they resell or sublicense, and to whom
Contractors
Who will handle the data and on what terms
Location
Where data will be stored and processed
Retention
How long raw copies are kept and how deletion is confirmed
Security
Access controls, encryption and incident notice
Conduct
A written commitment not to re-identify people
Payment
Ability to pay on agreed terms
Sellers
Check
What we look for
Authority
The person we deal with can bind the company or estate
Ownership
Who created the data and how the company acquired rights
Consent basis
Privacy notices and terms at the time of collection
Contracts
NDAs, client agreements and platform terms that restrict use
Sector rules
HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, biometric and children's data rules
Exclusions
High-risk categories removed before any offer
De-identification
A documented protocol and a plan to check it
Sampling
Samples drawn at random, not hand-picked
When we say no
We decline work where rights cannot be established, where data includes categories that should not be sold (such as children's data or biometric data without consent), or where a buyer will not commit to the basics above. Saying no early protects both sides and our name.
Tell us what you need
Book a free 30-minute consultation. Tell us what data you want to buy or license, and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help and what it involves.