# AI Employees for Small and Medium Businesses

Hire AI employees for research, support, marketing, and other work. Review setup, plans, trial terms, and data protection before you begin.

## Evaluation options

Review the current self-service trial offer and its checkout terms. A complimentary evaluation with a different duration or scope can be discussed and should be agreed in writing before it begins.

- [See pricing and plans](/en/pricing)
- [Discuss an evaluation](/en/contact)

## Getting started and costs

Create an account, choose an employee, and give it a task. Review the current offer and checkout terms for trial eligibility, duration, credits, payment requirements, and any charges after a trial.

- [Quick Start guide](/en/guide/getting-started/quick-start)
- [Pricing and plans](/en/pricing)
- [Track credit usage](/en/guide/billing/usage)
- [Trials and complimentary evaluations](/en/guide/billing/plans#trials-and-complimentary-evaluations)
- [Credit Terms](/en/credit-terms)
- [Refund Policy](/en/refund-policy)
- [Terms of Service](/en/terms)

## Privacy and security

Review the relevant policies and agreements for your use case before sharing sensitive information.

- [Trust Center](/en/trust)
- [Privacy Policy](/en/privacy)
- [Data Processing Agreement](/en/dpa)
- [Sub-processors](/en/subprocessors)
- [Data Retention Schedule](/en/data-retention)
- [Legal and compliance](/en/legal)

## Explore further

- [Customer stories](/en/case-studies)
- [Original research](/en/ai-workforce-research)
- [Discuss your business needs](/en/contact)

## FAQ

### What do I need to get started?

Create an account, choose an AI employee, and give it a task. Connect a tool only when the work calls for it. The getting started guide walks through the steps.

### Can I evaluate Sistava before committing?

You can explore the available options on the pricing page. If your business needs a particular evaluation period or scope, contact us to discuss it. Any agreed arrangement and its terms should be confirmed before it starts.

### How do trials and billing work?

Trial availability, duration, credits, payment requirements, and any charge after a trial depend on the offer shown at checkout. Review those terms before starting, and see pricing and credit terms for plan details.

### What happens when a trial ends?

The checkout terms explain whether your offer continues as a paid subscription and when billing begins. Review the offer and cancellation terms before starting; contact us if anything is unclear.

### How is my business data handled?

The Trust Center, Privacy Policy, Data Processing Agreement, sub-processor list, and Data Retention Schedule explain the relevant practices and terms. Review them for your use case before sharing sensitive information.

### What if my workspace runs out of credits?

AI work consumes credits based on usage. The usage guide explains what pauses when credits run out and how to resume; pricing and credit terms describe the available options.