Questions, answered plainly
Frequently asked questions
No jargon, no fine print games. If something isn't here, email contact@govoltaire.com.
Getting started
Do I need a business idea?
No. Answer a few quick questions and Voltaire matches you to a business that fits you and has a real track record of making money. If you already have an idea, you can use that instead.
Do I need any tech skills?
No. If you can tap through a few questions, you can use Voltaire. There is nothing to install and no code to write. Your team handles the technical parts.
How long does it take to get started?
Your first website is usually ready in about 5 minutes. You can build and preview the whole thing before you decide whether to take it live.
What do I actually need to bring?
A little about yourself and what you're into. That's enough for Voltaire to propose a business, build it, and show you a working preview.
How it works
Voltaire is a team of AI workers that build and run a real business for you.
What does the AI actually do?
It names the business, builds the website, sets up a way to get paid, writes and posts your marketing, reaches out to find customers, and sends you a plain update every day.
Does it build a real website, or just a mockup?
A real website, live on its own web address, that customers can visit and buy from. Not a mockup.
How does it find customers?
It writes and posts content, sends emails, and reaches out to people who look likely to buy. Anything that contacts a real person or spends money waits for your okay first.
Does it keep working when I'm not around?
Yes. It runs a daily cycle on its own and reports back. You don't have to be online for it to make progress, and it pauses for your approval on the moves that matter.
What kinds of businesses can it build?
Digital products, services, content, and local businesses to start, with more types over time. The Ideas section shows real patterns it builds.
Pricing & billing
What does it cost?
Building and previewing your business is free. Taking it live is one simple monthly plan that starts at $49 a month, with a 3-day risk-free trial. You'll see the price before you commit to anything.
Is building really free?
Yes. You can describe an idea, watch your team build the business, and explore the live preview without paying or entering a card. You only pay when you choose to launch it.
What's included in the monthly plan?
Your website, the tools to run it, your daily updates, and a monthly allowance of tasks for your team to work through. Heavier use adds a small usage cost, and you'll always see it before it applies.
What are task credits?
Work your team does — like writing a page or running outreach — uses credits. Your plan includes an allowance each month. If you go beyond it, extra usage is billed at a small rate, shown up front.
Does Voltaire take a cut of what I earn?
Voltaire keeps 20% of what the business collects through it. You keep the rest. There are no hidden fees beyond your plan and that share.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. There's no lock-in. If you cancel or your plan lapses, your space is removed, so export anything you want to keep first.
What happens if I stop paying?
Your space is deleted rather than parked. We don't keep a dormant copy running in the background, so save anything important before you go.
Control & safety
Trust is the point. Voltaire asks before anything consequential.
Will it spend my money without asking?
No. Anything that spends money waits for your approval. One tap to approve, one tap to skip. It's like confirming a payment.
Will it message real people on its own?
No. Before it emails or messages a real person, or posts something public, it asks you first.
How much control do I have?
You approve the moves that matter and can change direction, pause, or stop at any time. The day-to-day busywork runs on its own so you don't have to.
What if it gets something wrong?
Because you approve the consequential moves, a mistake can't get far. When Voltaire is stuck, it tells you in plain words instead of guessing or pretending everything is fine.
Is it going to do something embarrassing in my name?
Public posts and customer messages are yours to approve before they go out while you're getting comfortable. You set how much it can do on its own.
Your business & ownership
Is the business really mine?
Yes. You own the business, the website, and every dollar it makes. Voltaire runs it for you; it doesn't own it.
Can I take it elsewhere later?
It's your business. You can export your content and customer information, and you're free to move on whenever you want.
Who handles taxes and the legal side?
You own the business, so you're responsible for registering it and handling taxes where you live. Voltaire handles the building and running, not your filings.
Can I run more than one business?
You can start with one and add more over time. Each one gets its own team, website, and daily updates.
Results & expectations
How much money will I make?
We never promise a number. Any figure you see is a realistic range to plan with, based on similar businesses, not a guarantee. Real results depend on your effort, your market, and a bit of luck.
How fast will I see customers?
Some people see a first sale in days; for others it takes longer. A real business takes real time to build an audience, and Voltaire is honest with you about where things stand.
Why a range instead of one number?
Because anyone promising a single guaranteed figure is selling you something. A range is honest about the spread of real outcomes, and it's how we keep your trust.
Your account & data
What data do you collect?
The details you give us, the answers and ideas you enter, and basic usage data that helps the product work. We don't sell your personal information. See the Privacy page for the full picture.
Is my information safe?
We use established providers for hosting, payments, and email, and we only share what's needed to run your business. You can request access to or deletion of your data at any time.
How do I get help from a human?
Email contact@govoltaire.com and a person will get back to you. Voltaire is autonomous, but you're never on your own.