QDL Core Licensing — Tiers, Pricing & AI Recommender

Tiers

Four Tiers. Infinite Scale.

Pilot License

$2M – $5M

12-month initial term

For organizations exploring QDL Core for a specific use case. Limited geography, focused scope. Perfect for internal trials before scaling.

Single use case scope
Limited geographic region (1–3 countries)
12-month pilot term
NFCC certificate integration
Standard API access (1,000 req/day)
Email support (48h response)
Quarterly review SLA

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Enterprise License

$10M – $25M

3-year initial term

Company-wide deployment across unlimited geographies. Full API access, dedicated support, and custom integrations for enterprise workflows.

Company-wide deployment
Unlimited geographies
3-year initial term
Unlimited API access
Dedicated support SLA (4h response)
Custom integration development
On-site onboarding (2x per year)
Quarterly strategic reviews

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Sector Exclusive

$25M – $75M

5-year initial term

Exclusive rights within your industry sector. No competitor can license QDL Core in your sector — a durable competitive moat that appreciates in value.

Exclusive sector rights (your industry)
No competitor licensing possible
5-year initial term
Custom feature development priority
White-label licensing rights
24/7 priority support SLA
Quarterly performance audits
API revenue sharing terms

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Flagship

Sovereign / Territory

$75M – $200M

10-year initial term

Government-level, territory-wide exclusivity. For nations, regional bodies, and sovereign entities seeking full control of the QDL ledger within their jurisdiction.

Government-level exclusivity terms
Territory-wide (nation or multi-nation)
10-year initial term with renewals
Custom legal & regulatory framework
On-premise deployment option
Full source code escrow
Dedicated engineering team
Custom protocol modifications

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Compare

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature	Pilot $2M–$5M	Enterprise $10M–$25M	Sector $25M–$75M	Sovereign $75M–$200M
Initial Term	12 months	3 years	5 years	10 years
Geographic Scope	1–3 countries	Unlimited	Territory-wide	Multi-territory
API Access	1K req/day	Unlimited	Unlimited + white-label	Unlimited + custom
NFCC Integration	✓	✓	✓	✓
EUDR Audit Trail	✓	✓	✓	✓
Quantum Markers	✓	✓	✓	✓
Exclusive Sector Rights	—	—	✓	✓
White-label Licensing	—	—	✓	✓
On-premise Deployment	—	—	—	✓
Support SLA	48h response	4h response	24/7 priority	Dedicated team
Custom Development	—	✓	✓ priority	✓ full
Source Code Escrow	—	—	—	✓

AI Recommender

Find Your License Tier

Our AI Licensing Recommender analyzes your organization's profile — industry, size, geography, and use case — to recommend the optimal QDL Core tier and provide a price estimate.

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Pricing Factors

QDL Core pricing is determined by scope, geography, exclusivity requirements, and deployment complexity. Use these factors to estimate your investment range.

Price Determinants

Industry Sector

Forestry & timber highest demand; commodities next

High impact

Company Size

Larger scale = wider deployment = higher investment

High impact

Exclusivity Level

Sector or territory exclusivity commands premium

Medium impact

Geographic Scope

Multi-country requires additional legal framework

Medium impact

Custom Integration

Enterprise & above — custom development scope

Variable

Deployment Timeline Estimates

Pilot License

4–8 weeks from contract to first transaction

Enterprise License

3–6 months for full deployment + integrations

Sector Exclusive

6–12 months including legal exclusivity documentation

Sovereign / Territory

12–24 months for government-level agreements

FAQ

Licensing Questions

The Pilot License is a focused 12-month engagement designed for organizations that want to validate QDL Core within their operations before committing to a larger deployment. It covers a single defined use case (e.g., timber origin verification), limited to 1–3 geographic countries. You get full API access within those parameters, NFCC integration, standard support (48h response), and a quarterly review to assess pilot outcomes and plan the next phase.

Sector Exclusive grants exclusivity within an industry vertical — for example, the structural timber sector. No other organization within the same industry (globally) can license QDL Core for that sector's use cases. A Territory Exclusive covers a geographic area regardless of industry. Sovereign licensing combines territory-wide rights with government-level legal terms. The right choice depends on your strategic position: protecting industry dominance vs. geographic market control vs. national infrastructure sovereignty.

All QDL Core licenses include renewal terms at the licensee's option. Renewal pricing is negotiated at the 12-month mark before expiration, with preference given to existing licensees. For Pilot licenses transitioning to Enterprise or Sector, renewal terms account for the pilot period already completed. We do not involuntarily decline renewals.

Yes. Licensees can upgrade their tier at any time with a pro-rated adjustment. For example, a Pilot licensee can upgrade to Enterprise mid-term, paying the difference for the remaining period. Upgrades are processed within 30 days of agreement and do not interrupt existing operations.

Enterprise and above includes a structured onboarding program: a kickoff workshop (1–2 days), technical integration planning (2–4 weeks), API integration support, and on-site onboarding visits twice per year. You also receive a dedicated account director and quarterly strategic reviews to ensure the license is delivering maximum value.

The Pilot License ($2M–$5M) is the minimum engagement. We do not offer partial access or trial licenses below this threshold. This reflects the serious commitment required for QDL Core infrastructure — it's not a product you evaluate casually. We do offer a complementary 15-minute demo walkthrough for initial qualification.

All licenses require a Master License Agreement (MLA) and associated schedules for the specific tier. Pilot licenses require an NDA as a first step. Enterprise and above also require an IT Security Schedule and a Service Level Agreement. Sovereign and Territory licenses require full government legal review and may involve bilateral treaty frameworks. Our legal team works with your counsel throughout the process.

License Tiers & Pricing