Essentials
How to verify an AI data buyer is legitimate
By SourceX Editorial · Updated
Short answer
Check who they are, what they build, and whether they'll sign a license with clear use limits, security terms and payment terms. Never send samples before that.
Warning signs#
Pressure to send raw data, no written terms, vague uses, or payment that depends on future results.
What good buyers do#
Sign NDAs, accept use limits, and pay on clear terms.
- 01Your work records
- 02Personal details removed
- 03You approve the release
- 04Licensed to AI developers
How SourceX handles it#
SourceX starts with a short fit check that shares no data. If it fits, rights are reviewed, a copy is prepared with personal and confidential details removed, and your company approves exactly what leaves before anything is delivered under a signed license.
Frequently asked questions
Does SourceX vet buyers?
Yes. Buyers are reviewed before any approved dataset is offered.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is general information; your counsel should review any specific deal.
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