Membership & early-access terms

Basic listing

Creating a profile and requesting directory review is free and not time-limited. Ethel AI moderates profiles at its discretion against directory standards; moderation is independent of payment.

Founding annual membership

Price: $500 USD, a one-time charge. There is no automatic renewal. Enhanced profile tools activate when the payment processor confirms payment and last 12 months. If payment is confirmed on or before October 31, 2026, 11:59:59 PM ET (2026-11-01 03:59:59 UTC), you also receive 6 bonus months (18 months total), the Global Buyer Readiness Kit and the permanent designation “Founding member — October 2026”. Payments confirmed after the deadline do not receive founding benefits, and new founding checkout is disabled after the deadline.

What membership is not

Membership does not guarantee investor access, introductions, procurement, work awards, funding, buyer response or the availability of any private mandate. Paid benefits never determine sourcing eligibility, technical suitability, independent approval or recommendations. The founding designation is not a technical verification or endorsement.

Provider claims vs reviewed evidence

Profile content is provided and owned by the provider, who is responsible for its accuracy. Directory review checks presentation standards only; it does not certify capabilities, case studies or outcomes.

Refunds

You may request a full refund of the membership fee within 14 days of payment from your dashboard. Refunds are processed manually through the payment processor; enhanced features end when the refund is confirmed. This policy covers the membership fee only and creates no guarantee regarding any buyer or project work.

Operator

Ethel AI, Inc. · hiethel.com. A contact mailbox is being set up and will be listed here.