Why does FIA Labs offer lifetime access instead of subscriptions?

Lifetime access ensures user autonomy and eliminates recurring costs. This model supports long-term ownership and ethical AI access.

What is Compute Time?

Compute Time measures the real computational workload behind Pro-level operations. It represents processing units consumed by advanced reasoning and orchestration.

Are Compute Time tokens the same as Compute Time?

Yes. Tokens are simply standardized units representing Compute Time for clarity in accounting and billing. Both refer to the same underlying metric.

How are payments handled securely?

Payments are processed via Stripe, Apple, or Google under international standards. FIA Labs does not store or share financial information.

How does FIA Labs support access equity?

Every paid license funds free FIA app access for 20M users across Africa, supporting students and researchers in underserved regions.

Why does FIA Labs use lifetime access instead of subscriptions?

FIA Labs offers one-time lifetime access to ensure ownership and eliminate recurring billing, promoting sustainable AI access.

What is Compute Time?

Compute Time measures the processing workload used by Pro models. It reflects real computational cost, displayed as tokens for transparency.

Why are Compute Time fees separate from lifetime access?

Lifetime access covers the app and core AI experience. Compute Time applies only to Pro-level workloads that demand higher compute resources.

How are payments handled securely?

Payments are processed via Stripe, Apple, and Google under global consumer protection standards. FIA Labs never stores payment data.

How does FIA Labs support equity across nations?

Each paid license contributes to free access initiatives for researchers and students in developing regions.

Our Pricing Philosophy

Ethics, Access, and Sustainability

At FIA Labs, we believe intelligence should serve humanity — not extract from it. That’s why our pricing model is designed around fairness, transparency, and long-term value rather than subscriptions or data-driven monetization.

1️⃣ Lifetime Access, Not Endless Billing Each FIA App offers a one-time payment for lifetime access — ensuring researchers, professionals, and students retain continuous capability without recurring fees or renewals. This model provides enduring access to advanced AI tools while supporting ethical software ownership and user autonomy.

2️⃣ Free Pro Upgrades for Early Customers Every early adopter automatically receives free upgrades to Pro when available. We reward those who believe in FIA’s vision early — not penalize them with later fees. This keeps our ecosystem aligned with the values of loyalty, reciprocity, and shared progress.

3️⃣ Compute Time for Processing and Performance. Compute Time applies only to Pro-level usage, where advanced reasoning, multi-engine orchestration, and extended AI processing take place. These workloads demand genuine computational power — including GPU and CPU cycles, bandwidth, and federated model execution. Compute Time fees are separate from platform access because they reflect the true cost and value of delivering high-performance AI infrastructure. Pricing includes both infrastructure recovery and operational margin, ensuring sustainable innovation while keeping usage-based billing transparent and fair. For transparency and user simplicity, Compute Time may also be represented as “tokens” within certain user interfaces, billing statements, or dashboards. Tokens are standardized units of Compute Time, used purely for accounting and metering purposes — both terms refer to the same measurable processing workload. Lite access covers user experience and engagement; Compute Time (or tokens) covers the underlying horsepower behind advanced reasoning and federated intelligence.

4️⃣ Equity Across Nations Every purchase helps fund free FIA access for users in developing regions — especially across Africa. Our mission is to make intelligence equitable and borderless, because access to knowledge should not be a privilege of wealth or geography.

5️⃣ Transparent, Platform-Compliant Payments All FIA apps use verified payment providers — Stripe, Apple, and Google — adhering to international consumer protection and privacy standards. We never store payment data and never sell or share user information.

In Summary - FIA Labs operate on a simple principle: Intelligence for the world, not just the wealthy. Our pricing model isn’t a marketing tactic — it’s a declaration of ethics, trust, and shared advancement.