Chancery Hudson offers a no win, no fee consultation to help companies determine whether their data might interest an AI training buyer. This guide explains exactly how the process works, how we get compensated, and what you can expect at each stage.
The initial qualification check
The process starts with a short questionnaire. Nine questions about your company's headcount, years of records, industry, ownership structure, and decision authority. You select from ranges, not exact numbers. We do not ask for files, samples, passwords, or customer lists.
The questions are designed to filter for companies that meet basic thresholds. Buyers typically want companies with at least 10 full time employees at peak, multiple years of records, clear ownership, and someone with authority to make decisions about data licensing. Very small or very new companies usually fall outside the range unless they have a specialist archive.
We also screen for automatic disqualifiers. Health records, payment card data, data primarily about children, and files you have no legal right to license are all hard stops. If your check indicates one of these, we will decline politely rather than waste your time.
The check takes about two minutes. After you submit it, we score your answers against buyer requirements. If the score is below threshold, you get an immediate decline email. If it is in range, we email you to schedule a call.
The 15 minute confirmation call
If your check scores well, we offer a 15 minute call. This is not a sales pitch. We confirm the details you provided, ask clarifying questions about ownership and decision rights, and check whether you are already in discussions with a named buyer.
We also explain how the rest of the process works: written consent before any introduction, one buyer at a time, no obligation to proceed if the buyer's terms do not fit. This is your chance to ask questions about how we operate and what to expect.
We do not ask to see files on this call. We do not ask for samples. We are confirming fit, not conducting due diligence. The buyer will handle that step if you agree to an introduction.
If the call confirms what the check suggested, we move to the introduction stage. If something comes up that changes the picture, such as a contractual restriction or a recent deal with another buyer, we may decline at this point.
The buyer introduction and our fee structure
If we proceed, you receive a short email naming the buyer we want to introduce you to. The email also states clearly that if you sign a deal with that buyer, the buyer may pay us a referral fee. This is required disclosure, and we provide it in writing before making the introduction.
You reply to that email confirming you agree to the introduction. Until you do, nothing is submitted to the buyer. Once you agree, we introduce you. The buyer takes it from there: initial review, any scoping or sampling, legal terms, and payment negotiations.
We do not charge you a fee. We are compensated by the buyer if a deal closes. The referral fee is a percentage of what the buyer pays you, or sometimes a flat fee, depending on the buyer's program. You do not pay us, and the buyer's willingness to pay us should not inflate what you receive. That negotiation is between you and the buyer.
We are not the buyer's agent or partner. We are an independent introducer. We do not represent the buyer, we do not negotiate on their behalf, and we do not guarantee they will make an offer. Our role is to make the introduction when there is a potential fit.
What happens after the introduction
Once the introduction is made, the buyer and your company communicate directly. The buyer will likely ask for more detail about your data: format, volume, record types, and time span. They may request samples under a nondisclosure agreement.
If the buyer is interested, they will propose terms: what data they want, how they will use it, how personal information will be removed, and what they will pay. You are free to negotiate, accept, or decline. There is no obligation to proceed.
If the buyer declines or the process stalls, we check in. With your permission, we can introduce you to a different buyer. We never introduce you to two buyers at the same time. One at a time, with your written consent each time.
We stay in touch through the process but do not manage it. Our job is the introduction, not the deal itself. If you need help understanding terms or navigating compliance, you should consult your own legal and privacy advisors. We cannot provide legal advice.
The Chancery Hudson consultation is designed to be low friction and transparent. You answer a few questions, we score them, and if there is potential fit, we introduce you to a vetted buyer. You pay nothing. We get paid only if you sign a deal with a buyer we introduced. Every step is disclosed in writing. If you want to see whether your company qualifies, take the check. It costs nothing and commits you to nothing.