Outcome-driven AI development.
Fixed scope. Fixed price.
Fixed scope AI development where acceptance criteria are locked before a line of code is written. Ship in 2–4 weeks. Full refund if we miss — no questions.
— Why it's different —
You pay for outcomes, not hours.
Most AI development firms bill hourly. That means every miscommunication, every scope change, and every hour of debugging lands on your invoice. With ClearShip, we agree on what “done” looks like before we write a single line of code — then we deliver it at the price we quoted.
If the results don't match the signed acceptance criteria, you get every dollar back. No haggling, no partial credits. That alignment is what makes fixed-scope AI development genuinely different — the incentives run in the same direction.
— How ClearShip works —
From idea to production in four steps.
You don't pay until the spec is signed. We don't build until you've approved every acceptance criterion.
Each milestone is tied to signed acceptance criteria — not an arbitrary date.
— What we build —
SaaS features, MVPs, and AI automations.
For founders past MVP stage who need custom logic without hiring full-time. Every engagement starts with a fixed-scope document — no open-ended retainers.
SaaS Features
Custom logic your current stack can't handle out of the box.
- Billing + subscription flows
- Dashboard + reporting
- Integrations + webhooks
MVPs
First working version of a product idea, scoped to ship fast.
- Auth + onboarding
- Core feature set only
- Deployed + documented
AI Automations
Agents and workflows that replace manual ops work.
- Lead processing + routing
- Document + data extraction
- Internal tool automation
— The guarantee —
Fixed scope AI development with 100% refund guarantee.
If we miss the spec, you get every dollar back.
When you sign the acceptance criteria, that document becomes the contract. If any criterion isn't met at delivery, we refund in full — no negotiations, no partial credits, no “close enough.” This isn't a marketing line. It's why we invest heavily in scoping before any code is written.
Tight scoping means we know exactly what we're building before we start — which is why the refund is rarely needed.
— Pricing —
Fixed after scoping. No surprises.
We give you a fixed price during the scoping step — before you pay, before we build. No hourly billing. No change-order games.
Price is locked after the scoping step. You see the exact number before you pay anything.
— Common questions —
What you need to know before starting.
- What is fixed scope AI development?
- Fixed scope AI development means you agree on an exact scope and acceptance criteria before any code is written, and the price is locked at that point. Unlike hourly billing, you know what you're paying and exactly what you'll receive. If the defined criteria aren't met at delivery, you get a full refund.
- How does the 100% refund guarantee work?
- When you sign off on the acceptance criteria document, that becomes the contract. If any criterion isn't met at handoff, we refund the full amount — no partial credits. The guarantee is why we invest heavily in scoping before a line of code is written.
- How long does a ClearShip project take?
- Most projects deliver in 2–4 weeks from scoping sign-off. The scoping call and spec take 3–5 business days. You receive a fixed timeline — not a range — as part of the scoping output.
- How much does it cost?
- ClearShip projects start at $1,499 USD. The exact price is set during scoping, after we understand your requirements. You see the fixed number before you pay anything. No hourly overruns.
- What kinds of projects are a good fit?
- SaaS features, AI automations, knowledge base integrations, and focused MVPs with defined requirements. Not a fit for open-ended or maintenance engagements.
- Do you work with non-technical founders?
- Yes. The scoping process is designed for non-technical founders. We translate business requirements into technical acceptance criteria — you just need to know what success looks like.
— Start here —
Tell us what you're building.
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