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Free pilot program

Free pilot: we build it, you tell us honestly how it went.

We build one small, working fix for your business, for free, in about 5 to 7 working days. You tell us how it went. Remote, wherever you are.

  • 5 slots
  • Built in 5-7 working days
  • €0, no invoice
  • Remote

Or write to hello@knowvalabs.com. We reply within 2 working days.

Why this exists

You don't want to pay to find out if it works.

The problem

Customers ask the same questions again and again. Enquiries sit unanswered. Someone spends an hour a day copying details from one tool to another.

The fix

We build one small, working fix for your business, for free. A chatbot, an automation, a quick first reply, a shop assistant or a newsletter.

Why it's free

We're building our track record. We'd rather earn it with real work than claims. In return, we ask for honest feedback, and if you're happy to, a testimonial and a case study we publish with your written permission.

The 5 pilots

Pick one. We build it properly.

5 slots, one per pilot. Each has a fixed scope, so you know exactly what you get.

Pilot 01About 7 working days

Website chatbot

Customers ask the same questions over and over, and some leave when nobody answers. We set up a chatbot on your website that answers from your own information.

Scope

In scope

  • Answers from up to 5 of your pages or documents and up to 20 FAQs
  • Set up on one website
  • One test round
  • A handover guide

Not included

  • Live-chat staff
  • Payments or bookings in the bot
  • Extra languages
  • Changes after handover

Assumptions

From you: your FAQs and pages, plus website or test-page access.

Every pilot also assumes your public info, non-personal documents and tool access within 2 working days, one person who makes decisions, feedback within 2 working days (or the timeline moves), accounts in your own name, and sample data only.

Acceptance

We show you the build on a demo call. You then have 3 working days to approve it or tell us what doesn't work. We email you a reminder before that time runs out, and it only counts as approved after that reminder. We fix that in one round of changes.

Not sure if your case fits? Ask us a question. We reply within 2 working days.

Pilot 02About 5 working days

Automations between your tools

You copy the same details from one place to another every day. We build one automation between tools you already use, for example a form into a spreadsheet and an email alert.

Scope

In scope

  • One workflow across up to 3 tools you already use
  • Up to 2 branches
  • An email alert if it fails

Not included

  • Custom software
  • Data migration
  • New tools

Assumptions

From you: access to the tools and a description of the step you repeat.

Every pilot also assumes your public info, non-personal documents and tool access within 2 working days, one person who makes decisions, feedback within 2 working days (or the timeline moves), accounts in your own name, and sample data only.

Acceptance

We show you the build on a demo call. You then have 3 working days to approve it or tell us what doesn't work. We email you a reminder before that time runs out, and it only counts as approved after that reminder. We fix that in one round of changes.

Not sure if your case fits? Ask us a question. We reply within 2 working days.

Pilot 03About 6 working days

Lead capture and follow-up

Enquiries arrive in different places and some get a reply days later, or never. We set up one path: an enquiry comes in, gets a polite first reply straight away, and is logged where you track leads.

Scope

In scope

  • One enquiry source (form or email)
  • One reply template written with you
  • Logging to one sheet or CRM

Not included

  • Cold outreach
  • Buying lists
  • Ads
  • More than one source

Assumptions

From you: access to the form or inbox and the sheet or CRM, and your reply wording preferences.

Every pilot also assumes your public info, non-personal documents and tool access within 2 working days, one person who makes decisions, feedback within 2 working days (or the timeline moves), accounts in your own name, and sample data only.

Acceptance

We show you the build on a demo call. You then have 3 working days to approve it or tell us what doesn't work. We email you a reminder before that time runs out, and it only counts as approved after that reminder. We fix that in one round of changes.

Not sure if your case fits? Ask us a question. We reply within 2 working days.

Pilot 04About 7 working days

Online shop customer assistant

Shop owners lose hours answering "where's my order?" and sizing or returns questions. We set up an assistant that answers from your shop policies and, where your platform allows it, looks up order status.

Scope

In scope

  • Answers from your shipping, returns and product info, up to 30 questions
  • Order-status lookup using test orders, if your platform allows it

Not included

  • Refunds
  • Account or stock changes
  • More than one shop

Assumptions

From you: your shop policies, FAQs and platform access.

Every pilot also assumes your public info, non-personal documents and tool access within 2 working days, one person who makes decisions, feedback within 2 working days (or the timeline moves), accounts in your own name, and sample data only.

Acceptance

We show you the build on a demo call. You then have 3 working days to approve it or tell us what doesn't work. We email you a reminder before that time runs out, and it only counts as approved after that reminder. We fix that in one round of changes.

Not sure if your case fits? Ask us a question. We reply within 2 working days.

Pilot 05About 5 working days

Email newsletter set-up

You know you should email your customers, but it never gets started. We set up a newsletter on your own email account with a sign-up form, a template in your brand colours and a first issue drafted with you.

Scope

In scope

  • A free-tier account on your own email tool
  • One branded template
  • One sign-up form
  • A first issue drafted with you

Not included

  • Importing or buying contacts
  • Ongoing writing
  • Paid plans

Assumptions

From you: your brand colours and logo, and the topic for your first issue.

Every pilot also assumes your public info, non-personal documents and tool access within 2 working days, one person who makes decisions, feedback within 2 working days (or the timeline moves), accounts in your own name, and sample data only.

Acceptance

We show you the build on a demo call. You then have 3 working days to approve it or tell us what doesn't work. We email you a reminder before that time runs out, and it only counts as approved after that reminder. We fix that in one round of changes.

Not sure if your case fits? Ask us a question. We reply within 2 working days.

Timelines are in working days and count from when we receive your info or access. Anything not listed in a pilot's scope is not included. Every pilot runs on the terms in The deal, up front.

How the pilot works

Five steps, 5 to 7 working days.

  1. Email hello@knowvalabs.com with your business, the problem, and the tools you use.

  2. We reply within 2 working days and agree a fixed scope with you in writing.

  3. We build it in about 5 to 7 working days and test it with you.

  4. We show you the build on a demo call. You have 3 working days to approve it or tell us what doesn't work, and we fix that in one round of changes.

  5. You tell us honestly how it went.

Who it's for

One clear problem, fixed in 5 to 7 working days.

  • Small businesses working online, anywhere we can work remotely.
  • One clear problem we can fix in 5 to 7 working days.
  • Access to the tools involved, on your own accounts.
  • Not for pharma or healthcare businesses.
FAQ

Questions.

What's the catch?

There isn't one. It's a pilot: a free proof of concept tested on sample data, not production software. You see the full terms before you accept.

Who owns what you build?

Knowva Labs keeps the rights. You get a free, perpetual, non-exclusive licence to use it for your own business, but not to resell it. Your data stays yours.

Do I have to leave a review?

No. We ask for honest feedback. Publishing anything needs your written permission.

What if I don't like it?

Tell us within 3 working days of the demo call. We fix what doesn't work in one round of changes. Honest feedback is the point.

Will it get me more sales?

We can't promise results. We build what we agree and make sure it works.

Where do you work?

Anywhere. Pilots are remote.

Terms

The deal, up front

Here is what you get and what to expect, in plain words. This is a pilot: free, as is, with no warranties and no liability as far as the law allows. You see these terms in writing, in a short pilot agreement, before you accept.

  • 01This is a pilot.Every pilot is an experimental proof of concept, not production software. It is tested on sample data to show whether the idea works for you.
  • 02Free and as is.The pilot is free and comes as is, with no warranties. Test it yourself before any real use. As far as the law allows, we are not liable for what happens if you use it.
  • 03Clear expectations.We can't promise results. Anything not listed in a pilot's scope is not included. Extra work is quoted separately, and only if you ask.
  • 04Businesses only.Pilots are for businesses, not consumers, and not for pharma or healthcare businesses.
  • 05Sample data only.No real customer data during the pilot. We work from your public info and non-personal documents such as FAQs, price lists and policies.
  • 06How you help us move fast.Your info and tool access within 2 working days, one person who makes decisions, and feedback within 2 working days, or the timeline moves.
  • 07Your accounts, no surprise costs.Accounts are in your own name. Any paid tools are on you, and we tell you before anything costs money.
  • 08We keep the rights.Knowva Labs keeps the rights to the code and what we deliver. Your content, data and brand stay yours.
  • 09You keep a licence, for good.A free, perpetual, non-exclusive licence to use and change what we build for your own business. You can't sell, resell or sublicense it.
  • 10Nothing shown without your OK.We only show the project, screenshots or a case study after you approve the final version in writing. Email is fine, and you can withdraw it for future use.
  • 11Honest testimonials, clearly labelled.Any testimonial is your honest opinion, in your words, and you never have to give a positive one. It is labelled "Received a free pilot from Knowva Labs". We never write, pay for or swap reviews.
  • 12How it ends.We show you the build on a demo call. You then have 3 working days to approve it or tell us what doesn't work. We email you a reminder before that time runs out, and it only counts as approved after that reminder. We fix that in one round of changes.
  • 13Never included.Paid tools or API costs, subscriptions, hosting after handover, live customer data or production set-up, custom design or branding, writing beyond samples, more than one handover call, ongoing support, more than one round of changes, legal or compliance advice.

Paid projects only: if you continue to a paid project, that work is separate from the pilot and comes with all bugs fixed free for 1 year after delivery. Free pilots are not covered.

Includes a 12-month free bug-fix warranty: if the delivered work doesn't do what this quote specifies, we'll fix it free. This excludes new features, third-party/API changes, client edits and hosting. Free pilots are not covered.

Questions about any of this? Email hello@knowvalabs.com and we'll explain it plainly. We reply within 2 working days.

Ready?

Tell us the problem.

Email hello@knowvalabs.com with your business, the problem and the tools you use. We reply within 2 working days.

The Knowva Labs team, hello@knowvalabs.com