# Introduction

> *"The best way to predict the future is to build it."*

Vertical is an AI-first company operating at the intersection of web2 and web3. We build products that solve real problems, offer services that bring new innovation into our ecosystem, and tie everything together through a single token economy designed to compound growth.

This documentation provides a complete overview of the Vertical ecosystem: our vision and mission, the products and services we offer, the role of the VERTAI token, and how our loyalty and utility layers reward participation across everything we build.

Whether you're a user, builder, investor, or curious observer, this is your guide to understanding what Vertical is, where we're headed, and how to get involved.

**What you'll find here:**

* Our **vision, mission, and strategic evolution** from products to ecosystem
* An overview of **Vertical Products** including Stream, Motion, and Studio
* An introduction to **Vertical Services** including Labs and the Vertical Alliance
* The **VERTAI token economy**, including utilities, loyalty mechanics, and the Vertical Gateway
* Our **roadmap** and how to participate in what we're building

Let's dig in.


# Mission and Vision

### Mission

**Vertical exists to make advanced AI accessible to everyone**

We're building an ecosystem of products, services, and partnerships that removes the barriers of cost, complexity, and fragmentation. Not a single tool, but a connected platform where every piece makes AI easier to access and use.

> &#x20;We don't chase narratives. We build businesses.

### Vision ️

**An ecosystem where anyone can use, create, and scale with AI**

Powered by connected infrastructure that compounds in value over time. Every product, service, and partnership strengthens the whole, creating more opportunity for users and token holders alike.


# Why Vertical Exists

AI is more accessible but it's also fragmented across dozens of platforms, expensive when you actually want to use it seriously, and in web3, rarely usable products get shipped that teams keep improving on.

Vertical exists to fix that. One ecosystem where you can access, use, and build with AI without juggling subscriptions, overpaying, or betting on empty promises.

### Why This Matters Now

Crypto doesn't need more narratives. It needs real businesses that expand, generate revenue, and build token economies sustainably.

Most projects launch a token, build hype, and fade, resulting in beta products getting abandoned. Communities lose trust. Value fragments.

> *Vertical exists to do the opposite.*

We started in 2024 by building deep expertise in AI, creating an efficient development cycle, growing a committed community, and establishing a strong network. That foundation gave us something rare: the ability to scale without starting over.

### **What we've already shipped:**

1. **Vertical Stream:** An single AI interface with access to over 30+ models for text, image, and video generation.
2. **Vertical Motion:** AI-powered multi-scene video generation and editing.

> We don't talk about building. We ship.

### **The Connected Ecosystem**

Shipping products was just the first step. Now we're building a connected ecosystem where everything we ship strengthens what comes next.

Products solve specific problems and generate real revenue. Services bring external projects and innovation into the ecosystem. Cloud ensures compute scales efficiently across the stack. And the Gateway ties it all together through one token economy.

### **The Utility Layer**

[$VERTAI ](/vertical-gateway/vertai-token)is the layer that unlocks utilities and rewards across everything we build. Discounts, staking, loyalty, airdrops. All flowing through one economy that grows stronger with every product, launch, and partnership.

One brand. One token economy. Compounding growth.


# From Products to Ecosystem

Vertical started as a product company. We built Vertical Stream for AI-powered content generation, Vertical Motion for video creation, Vertical Studio for no-code model customization, and Vertical Cloud for decentralized compute. All shipped. All gained traction.

Then we asked ourselves:

> What if these products weren't standalone? What if every product we build, every service we offer, and every project we onboard all strengthened the same ecosystem?

So we evolved.

| Before                     | Now                                       |
| -------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| Standalone products        | Connected ecosystem                       |
| Product-specific utilities | Ecosystem-wide utility layer              |
| Fragmented revenue streams | Multiple products, shared token utility   |
| Value stays siloed         | Utilities and rewards flow through VERTAI |

#### **Today, Vertical operates as an ecosystem with two pillars:**

**1. Vertical Products** AI solutions with clear target users and direct revenue models.

**2. Vertical Services** Onboarding, execution, and advisory that bring external projects into the ecosystem.

Everything connects through **VERTAI** and the **Vertical Gateway**: the shared loyalty and utility layer that rewards long-term participation across all products and services.

> We don't restart every cycle. We compound.


# Ecosystem Overview

> *"The whole is greater than the sum of its parts."*

The Vertical Ecosystem is a connected network of AI products and services, all tied together through one shared token: $VERTAI.

**Vertical as company** sits at the top, coordinating brand, strategy, and execution across three pillars:

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Everything connects through **$VERTAI**, our native token that provides our users access to utilities and rewards across the entire ecosystem.

#### **How growth compounds:**

1. **Build** - Products generate revenue
2. **Expand** - Services onboard external projects
3. **Reward** - VERTAI unlocks utilities across everything

Revenue funds expansion. Expansion adds utility. Utility attracts users. Users drive revenue.

> One brand. One token. One ecosystem.


# Vertical Products

Vertical Products are one of the three pillars of the Vertical Ecosystem. Each product is a standalone AI application designed to solve a specific problem and generate real revenue, while also integrating into the broader network through shared infrastructure and utilities. Together with Vertical Services and the Vertical Gateway, these products form a connected system where capabilities and adoption compound over time.

> *"Built to solve problems. Designed to generate revenue."*

| Product    | What it does                                             |
| ---------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Stream** | AI-powered content generation for text, image, and video |
| **Motion** | Multi-scene video generation and editing                 |

Vertical Products are AI solutions built and operated by Vertical. Each product targets a specific user, solves a specific problem, and generates revenue independently.

**What they share:**

* All integrate VERTAI utilities through the Vertical Gateway
* All designed for clear use cases, not generic AI hype
* All contribute to ecosystem growth

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# Motion

"AI video models are incredibly powerful. But nobody knows how to use them properly."

Vertical Motion is an AI-powered video creation platform built for structured, multi-scene storytelling.&#x20;

**Vertical Motion** turns AI video generation into a directed production. Instead of giving you a prompt box and hoping for the best, it pairs you with the **Director Agent** a specialized AI director trained on how video models actually work.

You describe your video idea. The Director handles everything else: scene planning, character consistency, prompt optimization, and the technical decisions that separate professional output from AI slop.

### The problem today

AI video models like Kling, Runway, and Minimax are powerful — but using them well is hard. Creators face the same issues over and over:

| Pain point                  | What happens                                                     |
| --------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Character inconsistency** | Characters change face, outfit, and proportions between scenes   |
| **Style drift**             | Colors, lighting, and mood shift unpredictably across scenes     |
| **Failed generations**      | Prompts that work in one scene fail in another — wasting credits |
| **No multi-scene planning** | You're building scenes one-by-one without a cohesive structure   |
| **Manual consistency work** | Hours spent regenerating and tweaking, with no guarantee         |

The result: even creative people with great ideas produce mediocre AI video. Not because the models are bad — because nobody taught them how to **direct** these models.

> AI video models are the camera. Vertical Motion is the cinematographer.

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### What Vertical Motion does

Vertical Motion is an **expert layer** on top of video generation models. It adds the specialized knowledge and automated workflow that turns raw model power into professional output.

| Capability                | How it works                                                                                 |
| ------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Director Agent**        | AI director trained on video model APIs — plans your entire production automatically         |
| **Elements system**       | Create characters, props, and products once — they stay visually identical across all scenes |
| **References system**     | Lock your environments and visual style so every scene stays cohesive                        |
| **Model-aware prompting** | Prompts optimized for what actually works with each model — fewer failures, better output    |
| **Multi-scene planning**  | Automated scene structure with proper pacing, shot variety, and connections                  |

> Describe your idea. The Director handles the rest.

***

### Who is it for?

* **Content creators** making multi-scene AI video (shorts, stories, narratives)
* **Product video creators** who need consistent models and products across scenes
* **Brands and agencies** producing video content at scale with consistent style
* **Filmmakers and animators** using AI as a production tool

***

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# Motion Director Agent

Not a tool. An expert.

The **Director Agent** is the core of Vertical Motion. It's a specialized AI director trained with deep knowledge of video generation models — their capabilities, limitations, quirks, and optimal settings.

Think of it as a professional film director who has also memorized the entire technical manual of every camera in the room. You describe your vision, they handle every creative and technical decision.

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### What makes it different

Most AI video tools are thin wrappers: your prompt goes in, a video comes out. The Director Agent goes much deeper.

| What the Director knows                             | Why it matters                                |
| --------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| Which prompts succeed and which fail for each model | Fewer wasted generations, less burned credits |
| Optimal durations for each scene type               | No invalid settings, better pacing            |
| Camera movements the model can handle               | Avoids artifacts and "AI slop"                |
| When to use new scenes vs. continuations            | Proper cinematic structure                    |
| How many element angles are needed and why          | Reliable character consistency                |
| Which prompt techniques mask AI limitations         | Higher quality output                         |

> The Director Agent doesn't just generate video. It **directs** video — the same way a cinematographer directs a camera.

***

### Three modes

The Director Agent automatically switches between three modes based on what you need. You don't have to choose — it picks the right one for you.

| Mode        | When it activates                        | What it does                                                           |
| ----------- | ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Ask**     | You're brainstorming or asking questions | Explores ideas, gives guidance — no actions taken                      |
| **Planner** | You want to plan a video before building | Creates a structured plan with scenes, elements, and pacing            |
| **Builder** | You're ready to create                   | Executes the full pipeline — elements, references, scenes, connections |

**Typical flow:**

1. You describe your video idea → Director enters **Planner** mode
2. Director presents a structured plan → You say "do it"
3. Director switches to **Builder** mode → Creates everything automatically

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### What the Director creates for you

When you describe a video idea, the Director Agent handles the entire production pipeline:

#### 1. Style

Sets a **global style prompt** — the visual DNA for your entire project. Color palette, lighting mood, animation style, atmosphere. Every scene inherits this automatically.

#### 2. Elements

Creates **persistent visual assets** for anything that must stay consistent: characters, props, products. Each element is generated with multiple angle views so the video model can maintain identity across scenes.

#### 3. References

Creates **environment and style images** that define how scenes look. Locations, lighting, mood — all locked in and reusable.

#### 4. Scenes

Plans and creates your **video clips** with proper structure: which elements appear, which references define the look, what happens, how long it lasts.

#### 5. Connections

Defines how scenes **connect to each other**: clean cuts (new scenes) or smooth continuations. The Director chooses based on what works best for the narrative.

***

### Model-aware prompting

The Director Agent knows things about video models that most users never learn. It applies this knowledge automatically to every prompt it writes.

**Techniques the Director uses:**

* **Camera shake instead of fast motion** — handheld micro-jitter masks AI artifacts
* **Imply motion, don't show it** — before/after cuts instead of complex movement
* **Slow motion for complex actions** — more forgiving for the model
* **Anchor with stillness** — one stable subject with background blur
* **Micro-movements over macro** — eyes, hands, breath instead of running
* **Lighting hides imperfections** — contrast and shadows cover artifacts
* **Cut before it breaks** — shorter scenes, cleaner results

> You don't need to learn these tricks. The Director applies them automatically.

***

### State management

The Director Agent maintains a **Project Brief** — a living snapshot of your project's current state: intent, style, elements, references, scenes, and connections.

This means:

* It never creates **duplicate** elements or references
* It always knows what's **already built** before deciding what's next
* Every iteration starts **aligned** with your project's current state
* You can pick up where you left off across conversations

After every action, the Director verifies its own work against a checklist: correct slots, valid durations, proper connections, style consistency. If something's off, it fixes it before handing back to you.


# Getting Started

From zero to finished video in minutes.

### Step 1: Create a New Project

Click **+ New Project** in the AI Director to get started. You'll choose two things:

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#### Video Quality

This sets the video generation model for your entire project.

| Tier         | Model             | Cost  | Best for                                           |
| ------------ | ----------------- | ----- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| **Standard** | Kling O3 Standard | 13c/s | Quick iterations, drafts, budget-friendly projects |
| **Pro**      | Kling O3 Pro      | 34c/s | Final output, maximum quality, client-facing work  |

> **Important:** Video quality is locked at project creation. You cannot switch from Standard to Pro (or vice versa) after the project is created. Choose Pro if quality matters more than credits.

#### AI Smartness

This sets the initial text model powering the AI Director. You can change this at any time (see Step 2).

| Level      | Cost | Best for                                                                |
| ---------- | ---- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Swift**  | $    | Simple projects, quick iterations                                       |
| **Smart**  | $$   | Most projects — good balance of speed and quality                       |
| **Genius** | $$$  | Complex narratives, detailed scene planning, nuanced creative direction |

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### Step 2: Configure & Describe

The Director's chat box has **four dropdown controls** at the bottom. Set these up, then describe your video idea — the Director takes it from there.

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| Setting      | What it controls                                                                    | Can change later? |
| ------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- |
| **Mode**     | How the Director behaves — Auto, Plan, Build, or Ask                                | Yes, anytime      |
| **AI Model** | Text model powering the Director — Swift ($), Smart ($$), Genius ($$$)              | Yes, anytime      |
| **Scenes**   | Number of scenes to plan — acts as a budget limit                                   | Yes, anytime      |
| **Flow**     | How scenes connect — new scenes (cinematic cuts) or continuous (smooth transitions) | Yes, anytime      |

> **Recommended starting setup:** Auto mode, Smart model, 4 scenes, Flow based on your video style. You can adjust all of these as you go.

#### Describe your video

Once your settings are configured, type your idea into the chat. The AI Director builds scenes, elements, and environments automatically on the **canvas** to the right. The canvas updates in real-time.

**Try these prompts to get started:**

* *"Create a 4-scene product demo with a futuristic look"*
* *"A 30-second animated short about a robot discovering music"*
* *"Add a glowing portal element"*
* *"Add a hero in a red jacket"*

The Director handles everything: scene structure, pacing, element creation, environment setup, prompt optimization, and all connections between scenes and elements. The canvas on the right updates in real-time as it builds your project.

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> **The Director controls the canvas.** You can't directly add or rearrange scenes, elements, or connections — all structural changes happen through the chat. This keeps everything in sync automatically.

***

### Step 3: Build Your Assets

The canvas shows your project as cards. Each card needs generated images before you can make videos.

| Card color | Asset type  | What it is                                                                    |
| ---------- | ----------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Purple** | Element     | Characters, objects, props — anything that must stay consistent across scenes |
| **Blue**   | Environment | Locations, backgrounds, visual style references                               |

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**How to generate:**

1. **Click any card** on the canvas to open its detail panel
2. **Generate images** — the model creates visual assets for that element or environment
3. **Review and regenerate** if needed — get the look right before moving to video

> Assets stay consistent across all your scenes. Generate them once, use them everywhere.

***

### Step 4: Generate Videos

When all assets for a scene are ready, a green **Generate** button appears on that scene's card.

1. **Click Generate** on any ready scene
2. Videos generate in the background — **keep working** while they process
3. **Preview all scenes** together in cinematic mode once they're done
4. **Export to Studio** for editing and rendering

> Green button = ready to generate. No green button = that scene still needs asset images.

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### Step 5: Edit in Studio

One click sends all your generated scenes to **Studio** — the built-in video editor.

* Arrange clips on the timeline
* Add music, sound effects, and voiceover
* Drop in transitions between scenes
* Add text overlays and titles
* Render and download your finished video

***

### Quick start: Playground

For one-off generations or experimenting with models outside of a Director project.

**1. Open Playground** and pick a model (or ask the AI assistant)

**2. Enter your prompt** — or let the assistant optimize it

**3. Generate** — result lands in your Assets

**4. Use it** — in a Director project, in Studio, or download directly

***

### Tips for great results

| Tip                                   | Why                                                                                                            |
| ------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Choose Pro for final output**       | Standard is great for drafts, but Pro delivers noticeably better quality                                       |
| **Start with Auto + Smart**           | Auto mode picks the right behavior; Smart is enough for most projects. Switch to Genius for complex narratives |
| **Be specific about style**           | "Pixar 3D, warm amber lighting" beats "animated"                                                               |
| **Keep actions simple**               | Slow, deliberate motion works best with AI video                                                               |
| **Let the Director plan first**       | Review the canvas before generating — saves credits                                                            |
| **Generate all assets before scenes** | Every element and environment needs images first                                                               |
| **Start with 3–4 scenes**             | Get comfortable before going big                                                                               |

AI video models work best with controlled motion. The Director knows this and will guide you, but as a rule: slow, deliberate actions produce better results than fast, complex movements.


# Use Cases

Vertical Motion is built for any video project where consistency matters across multiple scenes. Here are the most common use cases.

### Animated short films

Create narrative short films with consistent animated characters across many scenes. The Director Agent handles character design, environment creation, scene structure, and emotional pacing.

**What the Director manages:**

* Character elements that stay visually identical across all scenes
* Multiple environment references for different locations
* Scene pacing that follows narrative structure (setup → conflict → resolution)
* Style consistency (color palette, lighting, animation quality)

**Example:** A 2-minute Pixar-style animated short about a hedgehog at a birthday party — 8 scenes with consistent characters, warm forest aesthetics, and proper comedic timing.

> Perfect for creators who want to tell stories with AI video without fighting consistency issues.

***

### Product videos

Showcase products with consistent models and products across every scene. The Director treats your product as an **element** — locking its appearance so it looks identical from every angle in every scene.

**What the Director manages:**

* Product element with multiple angle views
* Model/character element (if people appear)
* Environment references that match brand aesthetic
* Scene structure optimized for product showcase (hero shots, close-ups, lifestyle)

**Example:** A 30-second smartwatch video with an elegant model in a modern office — the watch looks identical in every scene, the model stays consistent, and the lighting matches throughout.

> Great for e-commerce, brand campaigns, and product launches.

***

### Character stories

Build narratives around a consistent character across multiple locations and scenes. The Director plans the full story arc while maintaining visual identity.

**What the Director manages:**

* Character element with persistent visual identity
* Multiple environment references for location changes
* Story structure with proper pacing and emotional beats
* Shot variety (establishing, close-up, action, reaction)

**Example:** A 45-second superhero origin story — 6 scenes showing the character in different locations, from a quiet rooftop to an action sequence, with the same character appearance throughout.

***

### Brand content

Produce video content that maintains brand consistency: same characters, same style, same aesthetic across all scenes. The Director's style system ensures every scene matches your brand DNA.

**What the Director manages:**

* Brand character elements (mascots, spokespeople)
* Brand style references (colors, lighting, mood)
* Consistent visual language across all content
* Scalable production — add scenes without losing consistency

**Example:** A series of 15-second social media clips featuring a brand mascot — each clip has a different message but the character and style are instantly recognizable.

***

### Multi-scene tutorials and explainers

Create step-by-step visual content where consistent elements guide the viewer through a process.

**What the Director manages:**

* Consistent visual elements across steps
* Clear scene structure (step 1 → step 2 → step 3)
* Style consistency for professional look

***

### What Vertical Motion is not ideal for

| Scenario                               | Why                                                                                           |
| -------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Single-scene videos**                | Overkill — you don't need consistency management for one clip                                 |
| **Live footage editing**               | Vertical Motion is for AI-generated video, not traditional editing                            |
| **Intentionally inconsistent visuals** | If you want each scene to look different on purpose, the consistency system works against you |


# Preview Mode

See what you'll get before you spend a single credit.

After the AI Director plans your video, **Preview mode** shows you exactly what each scene will look like — before you generate anything.

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### What you see

Each scene displays:

* **Scene title and description** — what happens in this scene
* **Shot breakdown** — individual shots within the scene, with duration
* **Element tags** — which characters/props appear (with thumbnail)
* **Reference tags** — which environment is used (with thumbnail)
* **Connection type** — new scene or continues from previous
* **Prompt text** — the actual prompt that will be sent to the model

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### Why it matters

AI video generation costs credits. Preview lets you:

* **Catch issues before generating** — wrong character, missing element, bad pacing
* **Understand the Director's plan** — see exactly how your idea was interpreted
* **Make adjustments** — change scenes, swap elements, adjust timing
* **Approve with confidence** — know what you're getting before you commit

> No more burning credits on scenes that aren't what you wanted.

***

### How to use it

1. **AI Director creates your plan** → scenes appear in Preview
2. **Review each scene** — check prompts, elements, timing
3. **Adjust if needed** — tell the Director what to change
4. **Generate** — once you're happy, generate all scenes

Preview is the checkpoint between planning and generating. Use it.


# Elements & References

"Create once, use everywhere — consistent characters and style across all scenes."

**Elements** are your consistent assets — characters, props, products. Create once, use in every scene. Same face, same outfit, same proportions.

**References** define the visual atmosphere and style for your scenes — environments, lighting, mood, color palette. Lock the look so every scene stays cohesive.

| Asset type    | What it is                                       | Examples                                   |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------ |
| **Element**   | Something that must look identical across scenes | Character, product, prop                   |
| **Reference** | Visual atmosphere and style — how scenes look    | Environment, lighting, color palette, mood |

Elements are referenced as `@Element1`, `@Element2` in scene prompts. References are referenced as `@Image1`, `@Image2` in scene prompts.

> The Director creates and manages all of this automatically. You just describe what you want.

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### Elements

#### Element images & angle references

When you click an element card, the Director has already **pre-filled the generation prompt** based on your description. You have three options for the main image:

1. **Generate** — click to generate the image using the pre-filled prompt
2. **Upload from Assets** — use an existing image from your asset library
3. **Upload from computer** — drag or browse an image from your desktop (e.g. a photo of yourself)

For best results, each element needs **3 angle references** (e.g. frontal, left, right) in addition to the main image. These give the video model enough visual information to keep the element consistent from any camera angle.

* **Angle references are generated from the main image.** Once you have a main image (generated or uploaded), click to generate the remaining angles — the model uses the main image as reference.
* If you uploaded a photo of yourself or your product, just generate the angle references from it — no need to upload three separate photos.
* You can also upload angle references manually from your asset library or computer if you prefer.

> More angle references = better consistency in your videos. Three is the sweet spot.

#### Elements per scene

Each scene can have **up to 3 elements**. Each element should have:

* **Minimum:** Main image + 1 angle reference
* **Best:** Main image + 3 angle references (frontal, left, right)

The Director automatically assigns elements to scenes based on your narrative.

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### References

#### Reference images — critical rules

**Reference images should contain NO subjects or characters.** They define the environment, lighting, and style only. If you include subjects or characters in reference images, the video generation tool can get confused about what to generate.

**Good reference image:** Empty studio with soft lighting, minimalist white backdrop, warm diffused glow\
**Bad reference image:** Studio with a person standing in it, or toys/products visible

> Think of reference images as the "set" — the empty stage before actors and props are added.

#### Connecting references to scenes

**One reference can be connected to multiple scenes** for visual consistency. This is especially useful when you want several scenes to share the same environment or style.

Ask the Director to connect a reference to multiple scenes — for example: *"Use the studio reference for scenes 1, 3, and 5"* or *"Apply the futuristic city environment to all outdoor scenes."*

The Director automatically assigns references when it builds your project, but you can always ask it to adjust the connections.

#### Getting reference images

Reference images can come from three sources:

1. **Generated in Playground** — Create a reference image using any image model, then add it to your project from Assets
2. **Upload from Assets** — Use an existing image from your asset library
3. **Upload from desktop** — Drag or browse an image from your computer

When you click a reference card on the canvas, you'll see options to generate, browse from library, or upload. The Director pre-fills the generation prompt based on your project's style, but you can edit it or upload your own.

If you need more style control, ask the Director to add more environments — multiple environment references give you finer control over the visual look.


# Scenes & Connections

"How scenes connect, how to edit them, and what the Director handles automatically."

### Scene connections

| Type          | Duration | Best for                                   |
| ------------- | -------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| **New Scene** | 3–10s    | Most cuts — new angles, locations, moments |
| **Continues** | 5 or 10s | Smooth transitions from previous scene     |

The Director automatically connects scenes based on your narrative and the **Flow** setting. It assigns elements and environments to each scene and wires everything together. Most videos use `New Scene` for clean cinematic cuts.

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### Scene duration guide

| Duration  | Best for                         |
| --------- | -------------------------------- |
| **3s**    | Quick cut, snap reveal           |
| **4–5s**  | Standard beat — one clear action |
| **6–7s**  | Breathing room, camera movement  |
| **8–10s** | Slow reveal, emotional hold      |

***

### Editing Scenes

Click any scene card on the canvas to open its detail view. You'll see the video preview, prompt, assigned elements and environments, and generation status.

#### Manual editing vs. chat

> **💡 The easiest way to control everything is through the Director chat.** The agent knows all the constraints, best practices, model capabilities, and can alter scene connections, order, prompts, multi-shot configuration, and more. Just tell it what you want — it's faster and smarter than manual editing.

Manual editing is available if you want precise control, but **talking to the Director is usually the better choice**. It handles all the technical details automatically.

However, if you want **manual control**, click the **Edit** button in the scene detail view.

#### What you can edit manually

| Control            | What it does                                                                                           |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Prompt**         | Edit the video generation prompt directly — change actions, camera movements, style                    |
| **Shot type**      | Switch between one-shot (single prompt) or multi-shot (multiple prompts with different angles/actions) |
| **Add shots**      | In multi-shot mode, click **+ Add Shot** to add more segments to the scene                             |
| **Shot durations** | Set duration for each shot individually                                                                |

#### Multi-shot constraints

The Director knows these rules, but if you're editing manually, keep in mind:

* **Shot total must equal scene duration** — If your scene is 5 seconds, all shots combined must total 5 seconds (e.g., 3s + 2s = 5s)
* **Total multi-shot cannot exceed 15 seconds** — The maximum combined duration for all shots in a multi-shot scene is 15 seconds
* **Each shot can reference different elements** — Use `@Element1`, `@Element2` for elements and `@Image1`, `@Image2` for style references

> **Important:** After editing prompts or shot configuration, click **Save** to apply your changes.

#### Version history

When you regenerate a scene after making adjustments, the Director **stores previous versions**. You can easily restore any previous version from the scene detail view. This lets you experiment with different prompts or shot configurations without losing your work.

***

### Prompts are pre-generated

All prompts are **pre-generated** by the Director based on:

* Your style reference
* The context of your project
* The elements and environments assigned to each scene
* Best practices for the video model

You can edit them manually, but the Director's prompts are optimized for the model's capabilities and limitations.


# Assets

"Everything you generate, organized and searchable."

**Assets** is your media library. Every image, video, and audio file you generate — whether from the Director, Studio, or Playground — lives here.

***

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### What's stored

| Type       | Source                                               |
| ---------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| **Videos** | Generated scenes, Playground outputs, Studio exports |
| **Images** | Elements, references, Playground generations         |
| **Audio**  | Music, sound effects, voiceovers                     |

***

### Organization

* **Folders** — organize assets by project
* **Search** — find any asset by name
* **Filter** — by type (images, videos, audio) or status (generated, uploaded)
* **Project linking** — see which project each asset belongs to

***

### Storage

Your account includes storage space for all generated assets. Current usage is visible at the bottom of the Assets panel.


# Movie Studio

"Your AI-generated clips, edited into a finished video."

Once your scenes are generated, **Studio** is where you turn them into a polished, export-ready video. Think iMovie — but built specifically for AI-generated content.

***

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### What you can do

| Feature             | What it does                                                   |
| ------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Timeline editor** | Arrange and reorder your clips on a visual timeline            |
| **Trim & cut**      | Trim clips to the exact length you need                        |
| **Audio tracks**    | Add, remove, or swap audio — music, voiceover, sound effects   |
| **Transitions**     | Smooth transitions between scenes                              |
| **Text overlays**   | Add titles, captions, and text elements                        |
| **Canvas settings** | Set resolution and aspect ratio (YouTube HD, vertical, square) |
| **Multi-track**     | Layer video and audio tracks independently                     |
| **Export**          | Render as MP4 (H.264) in your chosen resolution                |

***

### From Director to Studio

The workflow is seamless:

1. **AI Director** creates your scenes
2. **Preview** lets you review before generating
3. **Generate** each scene's video
4. **Export to Studio** — one click, all clips land on the timeline
5. **Edit** — trim, add audio, transitions, text
6. **Render** — export your finished video

> No need to download clips and open a separate editor. It's all in one place.

***

### Audio options

Studio supports multiple audio sources:

* **AI-generated audio** from the Director (ambient sound, effects)
* **Music tracks** from the Playground's audio models
* **Sound effects** generated or uploaded
* **Voiceover** uploaded or generated
* **Multiple audio layers** that you can mix independently

***

### Export settings

| Setting         | Options                                   |
| --------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| **Canvas size** | YouTube HD (1920×1080), custom dimensions |
| **Format**      | MP4 (H.264)                               |
| **Duration**    | Shows total video length automatically    |


# AI Playground&#x20;

"50+ AI models. One automated workspace. Zero guesswork."

The **Playground** is your open sandbox for AI generation — video, audio, music, sound effects, images, and more. Unlike the Director (which plans full productions), the Playground lets you generate freely with any model.

And it comes with its own **AI assistant** that knows every model inside out.

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***

### What's available

| Category  | What you can generate                                        |
| --------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Video** | Text-to-video, image-to-video, video editing, style transfer |
| **Audio** | Music generation, sound effects, voice synthesis             |
| **Image** | Text-to-image, image editing, upscaling                      |
| **Text**  | Copywriting, script generation, prompt optimization          |

50+ models across categories — and growing.

***

### Playground AI Assistant

Don't know which model to use? Don't know the right settings? The **Playground AI assistant** is trained on every available model — their capabilities, limitations, optimal settings, and best prompting techniques.

| What it knows                          | How it helps                                  |
| -------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| Every model's strengths and weaknesses | Recommends the right model for your task      |
| Optimal settings per model             | Sets parameters automatically                 |
| Prompting techniques                   | Writes better prompts than you would manually |
| Model limitations                      | Steers you away from prompts that will fail   |

> Same expertise as the AI Director — but for any model in the Playground.

***

### When to use Playground vs. Director

| Use case                              | Best tool                                  |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| Multi-scene video with consistency    | **AI Director**                            |
| Quick one-off video generation        | **Playground**                             |
| Generate a music track for your video | **Playground**                             |
| Create sound effects                  | **Playground**                             |
| Generate reference images             | **Playground**                             |
| Experiment with different models      | **Playground**                             |
| Full production pipeline              | **AI Director** → **Preview** → **Studio** |

***

### How it connects to the rest

Anything you generate in the Playground lands in your **Assets** library. From there, you can:

* Use it in a Director project (as an element or reference)
* Drag it into Studio for editing
* Download it directly


# Model Offering

Foundational AI, Vertical AI, Experimental AI


# Pricing

"One-time purchase, no subscription. Credits valid for 365 days."

Vertical Motion uses a credit-based system. Purchase credits once and use them across all generation features — video, images, audio, and more. No monthly subscriptions, no recurring charges.

***

### Top Up Credits

Larger packages include bonus credits. One-time purchase, no subscription.

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***

### Key Benefits

#### 365-Day Validity

Credits are valid for a full year from purchase. Use them across all generation features — video, images, audio, and more. No expiration pressure, no rush to use them.

#### Secure Payments

All transactions processed by Stripe. Your payment info is never stored on our servers. Industry-standard encryption and security practices protect every transaction.

#### Instant Delivery

Credits are added to your account immediately after a successful payment. No waiting, no delays — start generating right away.

***

### Credit Costs

Credit costs vary by model and generation type. Estimates above are approximate and based on average usage. Actual costs depend on the specific AI models and settings you choose.

**Video generation:**

* **Standard** (Kling O3 Standard): 13 credits/second
* **Pro** (Kling O3 Pro): 34 credits/second

**Image generation:**

* Varies by model and resolution (typically 6–23 credits per image)

**Audio generation:**

* Varies by model and duration

> Preview mode and editing in Studio don't cost credits — only generation consumes credits.

***

### Save 15% with VERTAI Coupons

**WEB3** Purchase Motion credit coupons on Vertical Gateway using VERTAI tokens and get 15% off any credit package. Redeem your coupons directly in Motion at checkout via Stripe.

## [Vertical Gateway](/vertical-gateway)

**How it works:**

1. **Buy a coupon with VERTAI on Gateway** — Purchase credit coupons using VERTAI tokens
2. **Apply coupon at Stripe checkout** — Enter your coupon code when purchasing credits
3. **Credits added to your account** — Credits are instantly available after redemption

### FAQ

#### Do credits expire?

Credits are valid for **365 days** from the date of purchase. Use them anytime within that year across all generation features.

#### Can I get a refund?

Credits are non-refundable once purchased. However, they're valid for a full year, giving you plenty of time to use them.

#### What happens if I run out of credits?

You can purchase additional credit packages at any time. Credits from multiple purchases stack and are used in order of expiration date.

#### Can I share credits with my team?

Credits are tied to individual accounts. For team usage, each team member needs their own account and credit package.

#### Do I need a subscription?

No. Vertical Motion uses a one-time credit purchase model. No monthly subscriptions, no recurring charges. Buy credits when you need them, use them at your own pace.

**Payment Options:**

* **Fiat** — Pay securely via Stripe
* **$VERTAI** — Pay via [Vertical Gateway](/vertical-gateway)


# FAQ

#### What video models does Vertical Motion use?

Vertical Motion playground has over 50 AI models **VEO 3, Sora 2, Grok Imagine, Kling V3 (Kling o3 & Kling o1), Wan 2.6, Vidu Q3.**&#x20;

The AI Director mainly uses **Kling O3** for video generation. When creating a project, you choose between **Standard** (13c/s) and **Pro** (34c/s) — this determines which Kling O3 tier generates your scene videos. The Playground includes 50+ additional models across video, audio, image, and text. More video models are added regularly.

***

#### Can I switch from Standard to Pro after creating a project?

No. **Video quality is locked at project creation.** Standard uses Kling O3 Standard, Pro uses Kling O3 Pro. If you need Pro quality, choose it when you create the project.

***

#### What settings can I change after creating a project?

Everything in the chat box dropdowns can be changed at any time:

* **Mode** — Auto, Plan, Build, or Ask
* **AI Model** — Swift ($), Smart ($$), or Genius ($$$)
* **Scenes** — number of scenes to plan
* **Flow** — new scenes (cinematic cuts) or continuous (smooth transitions)

The only thing locked at creation is the **video quality tier** (Standard or Pro).

***

#### What's the difference between Swift, Smart, and Genius?

These control the AI model powering the Director's text intelligence — the brain behind planning, scene structure, and prompt writing. **Swift** ($) is fast and budget-friendly. **Smart** ($$) is the recommended default. **Genius** ($$$) handles complex narratives and nuanced creative direction. Switch between them anytime from the chat dropdown.

***

#### What do the Director modes do?

| Mode      | What it does                                                              |
| --------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Auto**  | Director picks the right mode based on your message — recommended default |
| **Plan**  | Creates a structured plan without building — review first, execute later  |
| **Build** | Immediately creates elements, environments, and scenes on the canvas      |
| **Ask**   | Brainstorming only — explores ideas and answers questions, no building    |

***

#### Do I need to know how AI video models work?

No. The AI Director and Playground assistant have that knowledge built in. You describe what you want — they handle the technical details.

***

#### How does character consistency work?

Characters are created as **elements** with a main image and up to 3 angle references (frontal, left, right). The video model uses these views to maintain identity — same face, same proportions, same outfit — across every scene. You can generate the angle references automatically from the main image, or upload your own.

***

#### Can I use my own photos as elements?

Yes. Click an element card and upload a photo from your computer or asset library instead of generating one. Then click to generate the angle references — the model creates them from your uploaded image. This is how you put yourself, your product, or any real-world object into AI video with consistent identity.

***

#### Can I edit the canvas directly?

No. The canvas is controlled exclusively through the AI Director chat. You can click cards to view details, generate images, and upload assets — but adding, removing, or rearranging scenes, elements, and connections happens through conversation. This keeps prompts, assignments, and connections in sync automatically.

***

#### Can I edit scene prompts manually?

Yes. Click any scene card and click **Edit** to manually change the prompt or switch to multi-shot mode. However, **the easiest way is to talk to the Director** — it knows all constraints and best practices. Tell it what you want changed and it updates everything automatically. If you do edit manually, remember to click **Save** after making changes.

***

#### What are the multi-shot constraints?

If you're manually editing scenes in multi-shot mode:

* **Shot total must equal scene duration** — If your scene is 5 seconds, all shots combined must total 5 seconds (e.g., 3s + 2s = 5s)
* **Maximum multi-shot duration is 15 seconds** — The total duration of all shots in a multi-shot scene cannot exceed 15 seconds

The Director knows these rules automatically, so if you use chat to control scenes, you don't need to worry about them.

***

#### How many elements can a scene have?

Each scene can have **up to 3 elements**. Each element should have a main image plus angle references — minimum is main + 1 angle, but main + 3 angles gives the best consistency.

***

#### How can I get more style control?

Ask the Director to add more environments. Multiple environment references give you finer control over the visual look of your scenes. The Director can add environment references based on your description, or you can upload your own from your asset library or computer.

***

#### Can I restore previous versions of a scene?

Yes. When you regenerate a scene after making adjustments, the Director stores previous versions. Click the scene card and you'll see all previous versions — click to restore any of them. This lets you experiment with different prompts or shot configurations without losing your work.

***

#### Can I use elements for products and props?

Yes. Elements work for anything that needs to stay visually consistent: characters, products (watches, shoes, bottles), and props (phones, swords, bags).

***

#### What are reference images?

Reference images define the **visual atmosphere and style** for your scenes — the environment, lighting, mood, and color palette. They lock the look so every scene stays cohesive.

**Critical rule:** Reference images should contain **NO subjects or characters**. They define the empty environment only. If you include people, objects, or characters in reference images, the video generation tool can get confused about what to generate.

**Good reference:** Empty studio with soft lighting, minimalist backdrop, warm glow\
**Bad reference:** Studio with a person or product visible in it

***

#### Can one reference be used for multiple scenes?

Yes. **One reference can be connected to multiple scenes** for visual consistency. This is especially useful when you want several scenes to share the same environment or style. Ask the Director to connect a reference to multiple scenes — for example: *"Use the studio reference for scenes 1, 3, and 5"* or *"Apply the futuristic city environment to all outdoor scenes."*

***

#### How do I get reference images?

Reference images can come from three sources:

1. **Generate in Playground** — Create a reference image using any image model, then add it to your project from Assets
2. **Upload from Assets** — Use an existing image from your asset library
3. **Upload from desktop** — Drag or browse an image from your computer

When you click a reference card on the canvas, you'll see options to generate, browse from library, or upload.

***

#### What's the difference between AI Director and Playground?

**AI Director** plans and directs full multi-scene video productions with consistency. **Playground** gives you direct access to 50+ models for quick, one-off generations.

Both have AI assistants trained on the available models.

***

#### Can I edit my video after generating?

Yes. **Studio** is a built-in video editor with timeline, audio tracks, transitions, text overlays, and export. One-click transfer from Director to Studio.

***

#### What can I export?

MP4 (H.264) at up to 1920×1080 (YouTube HD). Custom resolutions are also supported.

***

#### How long can my video be?

Individual scenes are 3–10 seconds. Chain as many scenes as you need. Typical projects range from 15 seconds to 5+ minutes.

***

#### What audio tools are available?

The Playground includes AI models for **music generation**, **sound effects**, and **voice synthesis**. Studio lets you layer multiple audio tracks on your video timeline.

***

#### How are credits used?

Credits are consumed when you **generate** content — videos, images, or audio. Previewing and editing in Studio don't cost credits. Video generation costs depend on your project's quality tier: **Standard** at 13 credits/second, **Pro** at 34 credits/second.


# Features

## Vertical Motion Features

Vertical Motion is built for structured AI video creation. Generate clips with any model, build videos scene by scene, and maintain consistency across characters, environments, and transitions.

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Here’s what you get:

#### Model-Agnostic Video Generation

Generate videos using multiple state-of-the-art AI models, all from one platform. Switch engines depending on quality, style, or use case, without being locked into a single provider.

#### Scene-by-Scene Workflow

Plan and generate videos one scene at a time instead of relying on a single long prompt. Build structured sequences with full creative control.

#### Seamless Scene Transitions (First Frame / Last Frame)

Motion allows scenes to flow naturally by defining the first and last frame of each clip. The next scene starts exactly where the previous one ends.

#### Playground

Generate quick images or video clips instantly. Use Playground for fast experimentation before building full multi-scene projects.

#### Studio Timeline Editor

Arrange and compose scenes in a powerful multi-track timeline editor.

* Drag and drop assets
* Edit pacing and structure
* Support for multiple aspect ratios (9:16, 16:9, 1:1)
* Real-time preview with Remotion

#### Director Mode

Describe what you want to create in plain language and let the Director plan your video.

* AI-powered scene planning via chat
* Visual scene flow builder
* Character and element management
* Batch video generation support

#### Elements & References

Keep scenes consistent across an entire project.

* Track characters and objects as **Elements**
* Track environments and styles as **References**
* Generate reusable assets for continuity

#### Batch Scene Generation

Once assets are ready, generate videos for every scene efficiently. Motion uses your saved characters and environments for consistent results across the full sequence.

####


# Getting Started

Getting started with Vertical Motion takes less than two minutes.

#### Step 1: Create your account

Head to Motion and sign up. No credit card required.

#### Step 2: Explore your free credits

Every account starts with free credits to generate your first scenes and test the platform. Enough to create short clips, explore features, and get familiar with the workflow.

#### Step 3: Start in the Playground

The fastest way to begin is the Playground.

Simply describe what you want to generate, and Motion will create an image or video clip using state-of-the-art models.

#### Step 4: Build scene by scene

Instead of generating everything in one prompt, Motion lets you create videos one scene at a time.

Each scene can be planned, generated, and refined independently, giving you much more control over longer projects.

#### Step 5: Keep transitions seamless (First Frame / Last Frame)

Want your scenes to flow naturally?

Define the last frame of Scene 1 and use it as the first frame of Scene 2. This creates continuity across cuts and keeps your video consistent.

#### Step 6: Use Elements & References for consistency

Motion automatically tracks the building blocks of your video:

* **Elements** (characters, objects)
* **References** (environments, styles)

Generate them once, then reuse them across every scene for consistent results.

#### Step 7: Edit and arrange in Studio (Desktop Only)

When your clips are ready, open Studio to compose the final video.

Drag, drop, and arrange scenes on a multi-track timeline, export in multiple aspect ratios, and preview your project in real time.

#### Step 8: Plan complex projects with Director (Desktop Only)

For longer videos, use Director Mode.

Just describe what you want to create in chat, and Motion will help you:

* plan scenes
* build a visual scene flow
* manage characters and environments
* generate multiple scenes in batches

#### Step 9: Upgrade when you're ready

Running out of credits? Upgrade to Pro or top up with credit packs.

Pay with card or $VERTAI, and unlock higher limits across the Motion workflow.


# Stream

Official link: https\://app.verticalstudio.ai/stream

> *"One Chat. Every Model. Any Output."*

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[Vertical Stream](https://app.verticalstudio.ai/stream) is the central hub where users can discover and access 50+ AI models through a single chat interface. Powered by our own model orchestration agent, you can tap into any model for personal or professional projects without managing multiple subscriptions or leaving your chat.

**Who it's for:** Creators, builders, and professionals who want access to all major AI models in one place with one account.

**What it solves:** No more juggling vendors. Copy a prompt, switch models, compare results, and optimize outputs, all in one interface.


# Features

Vertical Stream is built to make working with AI models simple, fast, and flexible. Here's what you get:

#### **50+ Models in One Place**&#x20;

*Access text, image, video, code, and audio models from leading providers, all through a single account. No need to manage multiple subscriptions or switch between platforms.*

#### **Single Chat Interface**

Start a conversation and stay there. Switch between models, compare outputs, and iterate on your work without ever leaving the chat.

#### **Model Orchestration**

Not sure which model to use? Let our AI auto-select the right one based on your prompt. Or take control and choose manually, your call.

#### **Tool Settings**

Configure which model each tool uses and adjust settings like duration, aspect ratio, or quality. Access Tool Settings from the sidebar to customize your workflow.

**Available Tools:**

| Tool                      | What it does                        |
| ------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| Generate image from text  | Create images from prompts          |
| Edit image                | Modify existing images              |
| Compose images            | Combine or layer images             |
| Generate video from text  | Create video from prompts           |
| Generate video from image | Animate or extend images into video |

You can let the AI call tools automatically, or select a specific tool from the input bar for more control.

#### **Output Comparison**

Curious how different models handle the same prompt? Switch models, re-run your prompt, and compare results side-by-side in the same chat.

#### **Asset Library & Chat History**

Upload files, save your outputs, and pick up where you left off. Your work is always accessible.

#### **Model Wiki**

Browse all 50+ available models, see what they're best at, and discover new ones to try.


# Model Offering

Foundational AI, Vertical AI, Experimental AI

Vertical Stream gives you access to 50+ AI models across text, image, and video. Below you'll find all available models, their credit cost, and key details.

### **Text Models**

These models power your main chat agent and can be selected from the model dropdown. Some models include built-in reasoning capabilities for more thoughtful responses.

**OpenAI**

| Model             | Credits   | Tier | Features                                          |
| ----------------- | --------- | ---- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| GPT 4.1           | 1 Premium | Pro  | Strong text quality, long context, good reasoning |
| GPT 4.1 mini      | 1 Basic   | -    | Lighter, faster GPT-4.1 for quick responses 🔥    |
| GPT 4.1 nano      | 1 Basic   | -    | Minimal resources, fast answers 🔥                |
| GPT 4o            | 1 Premium | Pro  | Text, image, and audio support                    |
| GPT 4o mini       | 1 Basic   | -    | Lighter GPT-4o for bulk tasks                     |
| GPT 5 Instant     | 1 Premium | Pro  | GPT-5 performance with speed focus                |
| GPT 5 mini        | 1 Basic   | -    | Reasoning model, speed over depth                 |
| GPT 5 nano        | 1 Basic   | -    | Reasoning model, ultra-light 🔥                   |
| GPT 5 Reasoning   | 1 Premium | Pro  | Deep reasoning, complex output                    |
| GPT 5.1 Instant   | 1 Premium | Pro  | -                                                 |
| GPT 5.1 Reasoning | 1 Premium | Pro  | Reasoning model, complex logic                    |
| GPT 5.2 Instant   | 1 Premium | Pro  | Latest speed and accuracy 🔥                      |
| GPT 5.2 Reasoning | 1 Premium | Pro  | Reasoning model, elevated logic 🔥                |
| o3                | 1 Premium | Pro  | Reasoning model, balanced speed and quality       |
| o4 mini           | 1 Basic   | Pro  | Reasoning model, fast with low resource use       |

**Google Gemini**

| Model                 | Credits   | Tier | Features                                           |
| --------------------- | --------- | ---- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| Gemini 2.0 Flash      | 1 Basic   | -    | Reasoning model, basic/light tasks                 |
| Gemini 2.0 Flash Lite | 1 Basic   | -    | Reasoning model, ultra-fast lightweight            |
| Gemini 2.5 Flash      | 1 Basic   | -    | Reasoning model, quick and budget-friendly         |
| Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite | 1 Basic   | -    | Reasoning model, bulk tasks 🔥                     |
| Gemini 2.5 Pro        | 1 Premium | Pro  | Reasoning model, quality writing and reasoning     |
| Gemini 3 Pro          | 1 Premium | Pro  | Reasoning model, complex tasks and premium content |

**Anthropic Claude**

| Model             | Credits   | Tier | Features                                          |
| ----------------- | --------- | ---- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| Claude Haiku 4.5  | 1 Premium | Pro  | Reasoning model, ultra-fast for high-volume tasks |
| Claude Sonnet 3.7 | 1 Premium | Pro  | Reasoning model, efficient older version          |
| Claude Sonnet 4.0 | 1 Premium | Pro  | Reasoning model, solid previous-gen performance   |
| Claude Sonnet 4.5 | 1 Premium | Pro  | Reasoning model, balanced everyday use            |

**xAI Grok**

| Model                     | Credits   | Tier | Features                                    |
| ------------------------- | --------- | ---- | ------------------------------------------- |
| Grok 3                    | 1 Premium | Pro  | Flagship model, strong domain knowledge     |
| Grok 3 mini               | 1 Basic   | Pro  | Reasoning model, fast and efficient         |
| Grok 4                    | 1 Premium | Pro  | Reasoning model, strong reasoning (hidden)  |
| Grok 4 Fast (Reasoning)   | 1 Basic   | Pro  | Reasoning model, fast with moderate depth   |
| Grok 4.1 Fast (Reasoning) | 1 Basic   | Pro  | Reasoning model, quick with basic reasoning |

### **Image Generation**

| Model                | Credits | Speed   | Status      |
| -------------------- | ------- | ------- | ----------- |
| Flux Schnell         | 1 Basic | \~4s    | -           |
| Z-Image              | 2 Basic | \~8s    | 🔥 Trending |
| Flux 2               | 1 Basic | \~8s    | -           |
| Flux 2 Pro           | 1 Basic | \~18s   | -           |
| Flux 1.1 Pro (ultra) | 1 Basic | \~16s   | 🔥 Trending |
| GPT Image 1.5        | 2 Basic | \~0s    | 🆕 New      |
| Wan 2.5 Image        | 1 Basic | \~1m 5s | -           |
| Nano Banana          | 1 Basic | \~12s   | -           |
| Nano Banana Pro      | 4 Basic | \~33s   | -           |
| Imagen4              | 1 Basic | \~11s   | -           |
| Imagen4 Fast         | 1 Basic | \~8s    | -           |
| Imagen4 Ultra        | 1 Basic | \~17s   | 🔥 Trending |

### **Image Editing**

| Model                  | Credits | Speed | Status      |
| ---------------------- | ------- | ----- | ----------- |
| Flux Pro Kontext       | 1 Basic | \~10s | 🔥 Trending |
| Flux 2 Pro Edit        | 1 Basic | \~31s | -           |
| Flux 2 Edit            | 1 Basic | \~21s | -           |
| Seed Edit V4           | 1 Basic | \~27s | -           |
| Nano Banana Edit       | 1 Basic | \~16s | -           |
| GPT Image 1.5 Edit     | 2 Basic | \~0s  | 🆕 New      |
| Nano Banana Edit (Pro) | 4 Basic | \~41s | -           |

### **Image Composition**

| Model                  | Credits | Speed | Status |
| ---------------------- | ------- | ----- | ------ |
| Seed Edit V4           | 1 Basic | \~27s | -      |
| Nano Banana Edit       | 1 Basic | \~16s | -      |
| Nano Banana Edit (Pro) | 4 Basic | \~41s | -      |

### **Video from Text**

| Model        | Credits   | Speed    | Status      |
| ------------ | --------- | -------- | ----------- |
| LTX 2        | 2 Premium | \~0s     | 🔥 Trending |
| LTX 2 Fast   | 1 Premium | \~34s    | -           |
| Veo 3.1 Fast | 3 Premium | \~2m 35s | 🔥 Trending |
| Sora 2       | 2 Premium | \~3m 39s | -           |

### **Video from Image**

| Model        | Credits   | Speed    | Status      |
| ------------ | --------- | -------- | ----------- |
| Sora 2       | 2 Premium | \~2m 11s | 🔥 Trending |
| LTX 2        | 2 Premium | \~1m 13s | 🔥 Trending |
| Veo 3.1 Fast | 3 Premium | \~1m 45s | 🔥 Trending |
| LTX 2 Fast   | 1 Premium | \~40s    | 🔥 Trending |

### **Credit Types**

| Type    | Use for                                        |
| ------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| Basic   | Standard text and image models                 |
| Premium | Advanced reasoning, video, and high-end models |

Models marked **Pro** require a Pro subscription to access.

> Models, pricing, and availability may change. Check the Model Wiki in Stream for the latest options.


# Getting Started

Getting started with Vertical Stream takes **less than two minutes.**

#### **Step 1: Create your account**&#x20;

Head to [Stream](https://app.verticalstudio.ai/stream) and sign up. No credit card required.

#### **Step 2: Explore your free credits**&#x20;

Every account starts with 10 free credits that refresh daily. Enough to test models and get familiar with the interface.

#### **Step 3: Start a new chat**&#x20;

Click the new chat button in the sidebar. You'll see a clean interface with a message input at the bottom.

#### **Step 4: Choose how you want to work**

* **Let Stream decide:** Just type what you want. Our model orchestration agent will select the right model and tools automatically.
* **Take control:** Click the model selector (bottom right) to choose a specific model. Or select a tool from the input bar to force a specific action.

#### **Step 5: Customize your tools (optional)**&#x20;

Open Tool Settings from the sidebar to configure which model each tool uses and adjust settings like duration, aspect ratio, or output quality.

#### **Step 6: Compare and iterate**&#x20;

Not happy with the output? Switch models and try again, all in the same chat. Compare results until you find what works.

#### **Step 7: Upgrade when you're ready**&#x20;

Running out of credits? Upgrade to Pro for €8/month or grab a credit pack top-up. Pay with card or $VERTAI.


# Pricing

**Plans:**

| Plan | Price    | Basic Credits | Premium Credits |
| ---- | -------- | ------------- | --------------- |
| Free | €0       | 10/day        | -               |
| Pro  | €8/month | 1,500/month   | 100/month       |

**Credit Packs:**

| Pack         | Price | Basic | Premium |
| ------------ | ----- | ----- | ------- |
| Basic Pack   | €8    | 100   | 100     |
| Creator Pack | €15   | 300   | 300     |

**Credit Types:**

| Type            | Use for                                         |
| --------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| Basic credits   | Affordable text and image models                |
| Premium credits | Advanced image, video, and high-end text models |

All plans include access to all models, text, image, and video, no restrictions.

**Payment Options:**

* **Fiat** - Pay securely via Stripe
* **$VERTAI** - Pay via [Vertical Gateway](/vertical-gateway)


# Studio

*"The best code is, is no code at all"*

The **No-Code Studio** is what Vertical is all about, built to make AI model customization accessible to everyone, regardless of technical expertise. It serves as the central interface where users can customize AI models through a user-friendly, no-code environment. Whether you're adjusting AI model behavior, adapting to a specific dataset or refining performance Vertical Studio lets you focus on outcomes, not infrastructure or code.

[Features](/vertical-products/studio/features)

***

### Customizing AI Models

Vertical Studio initially focuses on three widely used methods of AI model customization. Each method offers a different balance of speed, effort and control, so you can pick the approach that best fits your goal.

#### System Prompting

* **What it is:** A high-level instruction that steers the model’s behavior at run time. No extra data or training needed.
* **When to use it:** Quick tweaks such as tone adjustments, brand voice or basic chatbot rules.

#### Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

* **What it is:** The model links to your own documents through a vector database, retrieves relevant passages on demand and answers based on them.
* **When to use it:** Knowledge bases, product FAQs or any scenario that needs up-to-date or proprietary information.

#### Fine-tuning

* **What it is:** Further training on a curated dataset so the model learns new terminology, patterns or styles. Requires more compute time but offers the most control.
* **When to use it:** Domain-specific tasks, large accuracy gains or creating a fully branded voice.

All three methods run in the same no-code workspace. Choose your approach, follow the guided steps and deploy or monetize the result without writing a single line of code.

***

### How it works

Our **No-Code Studio** is all about simplicity, efficiency and quality. The interface will offer a clean, visual workspace where users can manage their AI customization workflows easily. Our focus is to make it really accessible for everyone.

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Fine-tuning UI/UX (Bèta) - Drag, Drop & Deploy 🚀
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The steps will be as followed and as depicted in the video above

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{% step %} <mark style="color:blue;">**Choose your customization method:**</mark> Start by picking the approach that fits your goal: **System Prompting** for instant behavior tweaks, **RAG** for document-aware and/or up-to-date answers or **Fine-tuning** for deep domain accuracy.
{% endstep %}

{% step %} <mark style="color:blue;">**Select a foundation model:**</mark> Choose any supported large language model, or upload your own as the starting point for your vertical model.
{% endstep %}

{% step %} <mark style="color:blue;">**Add or create data:**</mark> Upload structured files, import existing datasets or let our Dataset Creation Agent turn raw content into clean training material. This step is essential for Fine-tuning, optional for RAG and System Prompting. The quality of a "vertical" AI model depends on its data.&#x20;
{% endstep %}

{% step %} <mark style="color:blue;">**Set key parameters:**</mark> Adjust settings such as temperature, context length or training epochs to steer quality and performance. The Studio offers sensible defaults, so beginners can skip fine-grained tuning if they prefer.
{% endstep %}

{% step %} <mark style="color:blue;">**Select your computational power:**</mark> Choose the GPU power your model. You can select traditional centralized clouds for training, inference, or hosting your AI models, or leverage our ground-breakingly cost-effective[ Vertical Cloud.](https://app.gitbook.com/o/gEilhmziTae61nofzPYk/s/GJJb2dKRuk8kJmGBXGp7/~/changes/39/our-products/vertical-cloud)
{% endstep %}

{% step %} <mark style="color:blue;">**Test, iterate and launch:**</mark> Test the model in real time, refine as needed, then deploy through an API endpoint or list it in the Vertical Stream to start monetizing your work.
{% endstep %}
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<figure><img src="/files/GDR7a9PkDLKrerjBciE3" alt=""><figcaption><p>The Vertical Studio workflow</p></figcaption></figure>


# Features

### 🖱️ No-Code Customization Workflow

A drag-and-drop canvas lets you customize an AI model in minutes. Chain steps for system prompting, RAG or fine-tuning, set parameters and launch with a single click.

> **Why it matters:**
>
> It empowers you to tailor model behavior, or create complex AI models effortlessly, eliminating the need for coding.

### <mark style="color:blue;">📂</mark> Dataset Creation Agent

Upload raw text, PDFs or URLs and the agent automatically cleans, labels and structures the content into a training-ready or retrieval-ready dataset, all inside the browser.

> **Why it matters:**
>
> High-quality data is the hardest part of AI customization. The agent removes that bottleneck so you can focus on outcomes, not data wrangling.

### <mark style="color:blue;">📑</mark> Pre-Built Templates

Choose from ready-made templates for tasks such as customer support bots, knowledge search or domain-specific content generation. Each template ships with recommended prompts, parameters and compute settings.

> **Why it matters:**
>
> You jump straight to a working solution, skipping trial and error and accelerating time to value.


# Onboarding

Want to become a Vertical Studio Béta tester?

[The No-Code Studio](/vertical-products/studio) is currently in development, and we’re preparing to launch the beta version in Q1!&#x20;

**Want to become a beta tester for our No-Code Studio?**

And be among the first to experience our Studio Beta and shape the future of No-Code AI? We’re selecting a **limited group of testers** to help make the Studio accessible to everyone!&#x20;

Sign up now to see if you’re eligible.

### ✍️ **Apply** [**here**](https://www.verticalstudio.ai/studio)&#x20;

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# Cloud

Cost-Efficient Compute for AI at Scale

**The Vertical Cloud**

The Vertical Cloud is a first-of-its-kind orchestration layer that unifies GPUs from multiple partnered decentralized networks into a single, elastic pool. It automatically leases and scales and it balances compute loads so your training, inference and hosting of AI models run smoothly whilst minimizing costs.

Early benchmarks show savings of up to <mark style="color:blue;">**45%**</mark> compared with traditional cloud providers, with no compromise on performance or reliability and you **only pay for what you use at Vertical Cloud**.&#x20;

### How it works

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{% step %} <mark style="color:blue;">**Decentralized Compute Pooling:**</mark> Vertical Cloud aggregates GPUs from our ecosystem of decentralized compute partners into a single, shared pool.
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{% step %} <mark style="color:blue;">**Autoscaling GPU Power:**</mark> Our orchestration layer automatically leases, scales and releases nodes across partner networks based on real-time demand, performance and pricing.
{% endstep %}

{% step %} <mark style="color:blue;">**Intelligent Load Balancing:**</mark> AI workloads are distributed intelligently across available GPUs to maximize throughput, minimize latency and ensure reliable performance for training, inference and deployment.
{% endstep %}

{% step %} <mark style="color:blue;">**Platform-Powered & SDK-Ready:**</mark> Besides powering the AI services across Vertical Studio and Vertical Stream, developers will be able to integrate the Vertical Cloud directly into their own products through our SDK.
{% endstep %}
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### Why it matters

**First-of-Its-Kind**\
Decentralized compute has always been affordable, but never scalable, until now. Vertical Cloud is the first solution to automatically scale and load-balance AI workloads across decentralized GPU networks. What used to require manual setup and fixed capacity is now flexible, efficient and ready for at scale application.

**Radical Cost Savings**\
High compute costs are one of the biggest barriers to AI adoption. Vertical Cloud breaks that barrier by cutting costs by up to 75 percent, freeing up budget for faster iteration and more value-adding activities.

**Available Through SDK**\
Vertical Cloud powers our own AI services, but it doesn’t stop there. Developers will be able to integrate this infrastructure directly through our SDK, extending its benefits beyond our own AI services.


# Why Vertical Cloud?

Cost-Efficient Compute for AI at Scale

### 1. The cost problem with today’s cloud

Renting powerful GPUs from Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud is convenient—they scale your resources automatically and keep everything running. But that convenience comes at a price: **hourly rates are often 40‑50 % higher** than what you would pay decentralized GPU marketplaces or networks.

### 2. The DIY headache of decentralized GPUs

Decentralized GPU networks (think of them as Airbnb for graphics cards) can be much cheaper, but you have to:

* Hunt for available machines that match your spec
* Handle sudden disconnects or slow nodes
* Manually juggle jobs across multiple providers

For most teams, the management overhead erases the savings.

### 3. Vertical Cloud = Best of both worlds

Vertical Cloud is a **smart orchestration layer** that sits on top of several partnered decentralized GPU networks and turns them into **one elastic pool** that looks and behaves like a traditional cloud.

* **Auto‑scaling** – GPUs spin up when your workload spikes and de-lease one it decreases
* **Intelligent load‑balancing** – tasks are routed to the best available GPUs so training finishes sooner
* **Pay‑as‑you‑go** – only pay for the seconds you actually use, just like AWS or GCP

### 4. What you get

<table><thead><tr><th width="344.34375">Feature</th><th>AWS &#x26; GCP</th><th>Vertical Cloud</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Elastic Scaling</td><td>✅</td><td>✅</td></tr><tr><td>Global reliability</td><td>✅</td><td>✅</td></tr><tr><td>Brand Premium</td><td>✅</td><td>❌</td></tr><tr><td>Typical Hourly Price (A100 80GB)</td><td>US $4.10</td><td>US $2.25</td></tr><tr><td>Average saving</td><td>-</td><td>45%</td></tr></tbody></table>

### 5. A quick analogy

> <mark style="color:blue;">**"Vertical Cloud is like a ride‑sharing app for GPUs"**</mark>

It automatically finds the nearest, cheapest, and most reliable “ride” for your workload—so you get to your destination faster and for less money, without caring which car (network) picks you up.


# Vertical Services

Vertical Services is the expansion layer of the Vertical Ecosystem. Through strategic partnerships, advisory, and execution support, we help external teams ship real businesses while connecting their work into a shared network of infrastructure, distribution, and utilities.

> "Extend the ecosystem. Expand the reach."

**Two service arms:**

| Service           | What it does                                                       |
| ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Vertical Labs     | Advisory and execution partner for companies looking to enter web3 |
| Vertical Alliance | Network of partner projects connected to the Vertical ecosystem    |

Every project we work with has the opportunity to integrate with VERTAI, expanding the ecosystem's reach and utility.

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[Vertical Labs](/vertical-services/vertical-labs)
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[Alliance](/vertical-services/alliance)
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# Vertical Labs

> "We don't just advise. We vouch for you."

Most token launches fail. Not because the idea was bad, but because execution was rushed, tokenomics were poorly designed, or the team had no real distribution strategy. They launch into silence, or worse, into a pump-and-dump that kills credibility.

Vertical Labs exists to change that.

### **What We Do**

Vertical Labs is an R\&D and execution company that helps high-quality teams design, structure, and launch tokens sustainably. We're not passive advisors collecting fees. We roll up our sleeves and execute alongside our partners, from token design through TGE and beyond.

We primarily work with our own token framework, but we're flexible. Strong utility projects and culturally relevant initiatives are welcome, as long as the team meets our standards for quality, integrity, and execution.

### **Our support covers the full path to launch:**

| Phase     | What we do                                                  |
| --------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| Structure | Token design, economic modeling, legal routing via partners |
| Strategy  | Positioning, narrative, go-to-market planning               |
| Execution | Community building, launch mechanics, liquidity setup       |

For qualified teams, we also provide up to **$25,000 USDC in ecosystem grants** to kick-start development, positioning, and early traction.

Teams that don't need capital but qualify for the Vertical Alliance can still access our execution support and loyalty distribution framework.

### **Why Teams Choose Us**

What we offer is difficult to replicate independently.

A strong execution partner who's done this before. Access to 12,000+ $VERTAI holders and a highly engaged distribution layer. A launch framework that avoids the typical mistakes around liquidity, positioning, and credibility.

This creates early traction, stronger initial distribution, and a real shot at long-term success.

### **Our Fee**

In exchange for capital, expertise, execution support, and distribution, Vertical Labs charges a fee on successful launches. The exact percentage varies by project and scope, but our compensation is always tied to outcomes. We win when you launch properly and build sustainably.

#### **Where the Fee Goes**

When a project pays the Vertical Labs fee, that fee flows back into the ecosystem:

| Allocation | Purpose                                                                                                  |
| ---------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| 25%        | Buy $VERTAI on-market and burn                                                                           |
| 25%        | Fund ecosystem benefits and user incentives (credits, discounts, loyalty perks across Vertical products) |
| 50%        | Fund ecosystem expansion by launching more products and supporting more founders through Vertical Labs   |

This creates a compounding loop. The more projects launch through Vertical Labs, the more resources flow into ecosystem growth and token utility expansion. Every successful launch strengthens the foundation for the next one.

### **How This Benefits $VERTAI Holders**

Vertical Labs isn't separate from the ecosystem. It's designed to make $VERTAI the loyalty and participation layer across every launch we support.

#### **Early Access**

$VERTAI holders get access to token launches before the public round opens. Depending on the project, this means the early allocation can be partially or significantly filled before most people even hear about it.

#### **Loyalty Airdrops**&#x20;

Every project launching through Vertical Labs commits to a $VERTAI loyalty allocation. Distribution rewards long-term behavior: the more you stake, the longer you stake, and the more you participate in pre-launch activities, the more you receive.

We structure airdrops sustainably through streaming and vesting to reinforce long-term alignment rather than short-term farming.

#### **The Compounding Effect**&#x20;

The more projects launch through Vertical Labs, the more opportunities flow to $VERTAI holders. This turns $VERTAI into more than a utility token for Vertical products. It becomes the key that unlocks ongoing opportunities across a growing ecosystem.

### **Our Standards**

We're selective. Vertical Labs is not a launchpad for everything. It's a curated execution layer for teams that can build, ship, and stay accountable.

Every team goes through KYC and due diligence. Anonymous founders aren't accepted. If a project we launch attempts to harm the community, we support accountability and legal enforcement where possible.

Our reputation is tied to the quality of what we launch. That standard is non-negotiable.

Projects that make it through become part of the [**Vertical Alliance**](/vertical-services/alliance), publicly endorsed, quality-vetted, and connected to our ecosystem distribution and loyalty utilities.

### **Ready to Build?**

If you're working on something real and want a partner who executes, let's talk.

\[Apply to Vertical Labs →]


# Alliance

Vertical Alliance is a network of companies connected to the Vertical ecosystem. These are projects that either launched with Vertical Labs advisory, or joined independently through partnerships.

Alliance members get exposure to our ecosystem and community. In return, they help expand VERTAI's reach and utility.

#### **Who's in the Alliance:**

* **Labs alumni** — Projects that launched with Vertical Labs advisory
* **Integration partners** — Companies that accept VERTAI as payment in their app or SaaS
* **Co-build partners** — Teams collaborating with Vertical on shared products or features
* **Co-marketing partners** — Projects running joint campaigns, events, or content with Vertical

#### **What Alliance members get:**

* Exposure to the Vertical community and user base
* Co-marketing opportunities and cross-promotion
* Access to VERTAI integration support
* Listing in the Alliance directory
* Potential collaboration on future initiatives

#### **What the ecosystem gets:**

Every Alliance member expands where VERTAI can be used. More integrations means more utility. More utility means a stronger ecosystem.

### **Alliance Members**

| Company    | Concept                                                         | Link                                       |
| ---------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| Detectra   | Drone start-up                                                  | [www.detectra.io](https://www.detectra.io) |
| Coindrip   | Permissionless smart contract deployer for automated DCA in/out | [www.coindrip.io](https://www.coindrip.io) |
| Spectre AI | Next-Gen AI on-chain research platform                          | <https://spectreai.io/>                    |

### **Join the Alliance**

Already building something and want to integrate VERTAI or partner with Vertical? Reach out.

\[Apply to join the Alliance →<admin@verticalstudio.ai>]


# Vertical Gateway

Official link: https\://gateway.verticalstudio.ai

[Vertical Gateway](https://verticalstudio.cloudflareaccess.com/cdn-cgi/access/login/gateway.verticalstudio.ai?kid=4531c1f11a093d81cabae75189a54efe28a4948835abd31b990bceb4b73c6c7d\&meta=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsImtpZCI6ImU4NjVjZTA4ZThiMjlkNGZjMzllZTViNTM5NDljMWI2YzY2OWQyZDlhYTA4NmY3NDk4Y2M1ZTE0MDU0MDJhYjkifQ.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.eT2B5seTXElt8fa4coBRk4l8xhKv8NocipEbUTAjn9ZID9kRNoFh2hEynNG753xr-lVwLdvNrQdNXGnje4U005T4RUKwHMYxSdP3lpmKuS1nGgKmjItZnVDLQQEmGIe0JeorauiaUAJakhfXSTkPNgbSF_RcmkXwAB3Kcdc2FW1XlLoPNrU5VYBNZOAsLgB13i1LOs-cOKUsyGQojTQ5cUl_Y3HqMvZdP3rAiR6ytrWzabDcIVloSm1zi5PiGJI8fJ8NO5nijitCVhpzJLVaaA5WczE0uckl35R8d4rgQhV5PeavsVt-jOn6nQ3KJoR8h93cHsylRKbr-9bOroozsw\&redirect_url=%2F) is the utility layer of the Vertical Ecosystem. It’s the single place where users connect their wallet to activate all $VERTAI benefits across products, services, and partner launches.

Think of it as the control panel for everything $VERTAI unlocks: platform discounts, staking-based credits, affiliate rewards, and ecosystem access.

> "One token. Unlock everything."

### **What You Can Do**

#### **$VERTAI Shop**&#x20;

Pay with $VERTAI on any Vertical product and save 15%. This applies to Stream, Motion, Studio, and any future products we launch.

#### **Staking**&#x20;

Stake your $VERTAI to earn platform credits monthly. These credits can be used across Vertical products, effectively turning your holdings into ongoing access.

#### **Affiliate Program**&#x20;

Refer users to Vertical and earn up to 20% commission. Commissions are tracked and paid through the Gateway.

#### **Loyalty & Airdrops**&#x20;

Hold $VERTAI to qualify for bonus token airdrops from projects launching through Vertical Labs. The longer you hold and the more you stake, the stronger your position in airdrop distributions.

#### **How It Works**

1. Connect your wallet to the Gateway
2. Your $VERTAI balance is detected automatically
3. Unlock utilities based on your holdings and staking status
4. Use your benefits across all Vertical products

No complicated setup. Connect once, benefit everywhere.


# VERTAI Token

$VERTAI is the native token of the Vertical ecosystem, powering the platform and rewarding our community’s involvement. $VERTAI offers perks and utilities that make it even more interesting for people to use our platform.

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[Product Utilities](/vertical-gateway/product-utilities)
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[Loyalty Program](/vertical-gateway/loyalty-program)
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[Token Pairs](/vertical-gateway/vertai-token/token-pairs)
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> 🗣️ $VERTAI is designed to be a versatile utility and loyalty token within the Vertical ecosystem and enhances the user experience on the platform.

***


# Token Pairs

$VERTAI is available on multiple chains. Below are the official liquidity pairs. Always verify contract addresses before trading.

#### **Ethereum**

| Pair       | DEX        | Contract                                   |
| ---------- | ---------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| VERTAI/ETH | Uniswap V3 | 0xcdbddbdefb0ee3ef03a89afcd714aa4ef310d567 |

#### **Base**

| Pair        | DEX          | Contract                                   |
| ----------- | ------------ | ------------------------------------------ |
| VERTAI/WETH | Aerodrome V3 | 0x93402f62aeda632b9d768092b61887c4e9a13079 |

#### **Avalanche**

| Pair        | DEX       | Contract                                   |
| ----------- | --------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| VERTAI/USDC | BLACKHOLE | 0x6edac263561da41ade155a992759260fafb87b43 |

### **Verify Before You Trade**

Only use the contract addresses listed above or on our official channels. If you're unsure, check our official links or ask in the community.


# Tokenomics

* **Ticker:** $VERTAI
* **Total supply:** 100.000.000 $VERTAI
* **Blockchain:** Ethereum, BASE, AVAX
* **Tax:** Has been removed
* **Liquidity lock:** 12 months
* **Official CA:**&#x20;
  * ETH: [0xcdbddbdefb0ee3ef03a89afcd714aa4ef310d567](https://www.dextools.io/app/ether/pair-explorer/0xbaa1fceff65e21d547bf6747b0b777a32be53668)
  * BASE: [0x93402f62aeda632b9d768092b61887c4e9a13079](https://www.dextools.io/app/base/pair-explorer/0xc3709b49cd18446d7f31d9d4f02f4e58d38daaa9)
  * AVAX: [0x6edac263561da41ade155a992759260fafb87b43](https://www.dextools.io/app/avalanche/pair-explorer/0xc636951478ca5d543dcd26186c39f001d7fb4d1c)

***

### Distribution plan TGE

#### Liquidity Pool

50,000,000 $VERTAI (50%) - Allocated to the liquidity pool to ensure smooth trading and liquidity provision. Locked for 12 months to maintain market stability and protect investors.

#### Strategic Sale (Seed)

20,000,000 $VERTAI (20%) - Reserved for strategic investors during the seed round. 40% of tokens will be unlocked at Token Generation Event (TGE), followed by a 10-day cliff and 60-day linear vesting.

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*The strategic sale price was raised at a valuation of $500K FDV MC. (as of: 01-11-2024)*
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#### **Marketing & Listings**:

15,000,000 $VERTAI (15%) - Allocated for marketing efforts and exchange listings. 25% of tokens will be unlocked at Token Generation Event (TGE), followed with a 6-month linear vesting to support long-term growth and visibility of the platform.

#### Research & Development

10,000,000 $VERTAI  (10%) - Designated for research and development. This allocation will ensure continuous innovation and improvement of Vertical, with tokens vesting linearly over 6 months.

#### Team

5,000,000 $VERTAI (5%) - Allocated to the Vertical team, with a 3-month cliff and 12-month linear vesting.

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### Motivation

The $VERTAI tokenomics are designed to fuel Vertical’s growth and make it rewarding for everyone! With a focus on liquidity, strategic partnerships, and ongoing development, our token distribution brings early investors, the team, and the community together. We’ve added structured vesting for extra security, while funds for marketing and development keep the platform moving forward. Plus, holding $VERTAI comes with perks, like access to platform utilities and rewards for users and holders!


# Product Utilities

$VERTAI is the native utility token of the Vertical ecosystem. It powers payments, staking rewards, partner airdrops, affiliate tiers, and quarterly burns across the platform.

### What you get when you hold and stake $VERTAI

#### 1. Purchasing credits at a discounted rate

Pay with $VERTAI and save 15% at checkout.

The USD price is converted into tokens at the live rate. The discount is applied instantly. Credits keep their USD value inside the platform after purchase.

#### 2. Stake $VERTAI and earn daily cashback

Stake your $VERTAI to earn daily cashback from a shared reward pool.

Every 30 days, a new pool is funded from platform revenue. Rewards are distributed proportionally across all stakers. The larger your share of total staked tokens, the larger your daily cashback.

Cashback is virtual and spendable on Vertical products in the VERTAI Shop. You can unstake at any time. You always receive 100% of your tokens back.

| Feature              | How it works                                                       |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Reward pool          | Every 30 days, a new pool is funded from platform revenue.         |
| Daily distribution   | Your share accrues daily as virtual cashback. No action is needed. |
| Proportional rewards | Your share is based on your stake divided by total staked tokens.  |
| Spend in shop        | Claim your cashback and spend it on Vertical products.             |
| Unstake anytime      | 100% of your $VERTAI is returned when you unstake.                 |

#### 3. Earn airdrops through weight

On top of cashback, staked $VERTAI builds weight over time.

Weight determines your share of partner airdrops from Vertical Labs projects. The longer your stake stays eligible, the more weight it builds. A weekly unlock cap limits how fast new stake can gain full weight. This rewards consistent staking over short-term deposits.

Snapshots are taken at random timestamps for fair distribution. Unstaking reduces your weight permanently and resets weekly unlock progress.

| Feature           | How it works                                                                          |
| ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Weight system     | The longer your eligible stake stays active, the more weight it builds.               |
| Weekly unlock cap | Each week, more of your stake becomes eligible for weight.                            |
| Partner airdrops  | Your weight determines your share of token pools from Vertical Labs partner projects. |
| Snapshots         | Random snapshots capture each staker’s weight for fair distribution.                  |
| Unstaking resets  | Reducing your stake lowers your weight and resets weekly unlock progress.             |

#### 4. Affiliate program with loyalty tiers

Bring new users to Vertical AI and earn a share of their spend.

Lock $VERTAI to unlock higher commission tiers, up to 20%. Payouts are sent monthly in USDC or $VERTAI. The minimum payout is $20. Smaller balances roll over.

| Tier     | Min. USD staked | Affiliate rate |
| -------- | --------------: | -------------: |
| Bronze   |            $250 |             5% |
| Silver   |            $500 |             8% |
| Gold     |          $1,000 |            12% |
| Platinum |          $5,000 |            16% |
| Diamond  |         $10,000 |            20% |

Tiers are USD-pegged. Your tier is based on the USD value of your staked $VERTAI, so it can move up or down with the token price.

#### 5. Quarterly token burn based on platform revenues

Each quarter, 10% of net profits earned in $VERTAI are burned on-chain.

This permanently reduces total supply and ties token scarcity directly to platform growth. Burns continue until 25,000,000 tokens are burned, or five years pass, whichever comes first.

### Quick token facts

* **Ticker:** $VERTAI
* **Name:** Vertical AI
* **Chain:** Ethereum
* **Contract address:** `0xcDbddbdEFB0eE3eF03a89AFcd714aa4ef310D567`
* **Total supply:** 100,000,000
* **Token tax:** 0% buy, 0% sell, 0% transfer

### Token allocation

* **50% — 50,000,000:** Liquidity Pool
* **20% — 20,000,000:** Strategic Sale \[Seed]
* **15% — 15,000,000:** Marketing & Listings
* **10% — 10,000,000:** Research & Development
* **5% — 5,000,000:** Team

### Vertical Gateway

Use the [Vertical Gateway](https://gateway.verticalstudio.ai/) to:

* Buy credits at a 15% discount
* Stake and earn cashback
* Track airdrops
* Manage affiliate rewards

### Related pages

* [VERTAI Token](/vertical-gateway/vertai-token)
* [Tokenomics](/vertical-gateway/vertai-token/tokenomics)
* [Loyalty Program](/vertical-gateway/loyalty-program)


# Loyalty Program

> "Long-term supporters receive the strongest benefits."

### **The Core Idea**

The loyalty framework is built around a simple principle: the longer you support the ecosystem, the more you should benefit as it grows.

This turns $VERTAI into more than a utility token for Vertical products. It becomes the key that unlocks ongoing opportunities across the entire ecosystem.

### **How Loyalty Works**

Your loyalty position is determined by three factors:

**1. How much you stake**&#x20;

Larger staking positions receive proportionally larger allocations in airdrops and early access rounds.

**2. How long you stake**&#x20;

Duration matters. Someone who has staked for six months is rewarded more than someone who staked yesterday. This discourages short-term farming and rewards genuine supporters.

**3. How much you participate**

Engaging with pre-launch campaigns, community activities, and ecosystem initiatives strengthens your position further.

The combination of these factors determines your share of loyalty benefits over time.

### **What You Get**

#### **Early Access to Token Launches**&#x20;

Projects launching through Vertical Labs structure their rounds so $VERTAI holders get in before the public. Depending on the project, this means early allocations can be partially or significantly filled before most people hear about it.

#### **Airdrop Allocations**&#x20;

Every project launching through Vertical Labs commits to a $VERTAI loyalty allocation. This typically comes as an airdrop or loyalty-based participation reward distributed to stakers.

Airdrops are structured sustainably through streaming or vesting mechanisms. This reinforces long-term alignment rather than rewarding quick flips.

#### **Compounding Benefits**&#x20;

The more projects launch through Vertical Labs, the more airdrop opportunities flow to loyal holders. Early supporters who stay staked across multiple launches accumulate benefits that newer participants can't replicate.

### **Why This Matters**

Most token ecosystems reward speculators. We reward builders and believers.

If you're here for the long term, the ecosystem is designed to recognize that. Every new product launch, every Labs project, every partnership that integrates $VERTAI creates another opportunity for loyal holders.

The ecosystem grows. Your position grows with it.

### **Get Started**

Connect your wallet to the [Gateway](https://gateway.verticalstudio.ai/) and stake your $VERTAI to start building your loyalty position.


# Roadmap

> "*Rome wasn't built in a day, but they were laying bricks every hour."*&#x20;

Since Q1 2024, the Vertical team has been working hard to reach our goals. Starting small, we have grown more mature and continue to hit milestone after milestone. Our roadmap gives you a peek at what we have accomplished and where we are heading, organized into clear phases for easy reading.

[**PHASE 1**](#phase-1-complete) **-  Foundation (Completed)**

The groundwork. Launch the token, ship the first products, build the community.

[**PHASE 2**](#phase-3-in-progress) **- Infrastructure (Completed)**

Strengthen the foundation. Compliance, tokenomics, expanded capabilities.

[**PHASE 3**](#phase-3) **- Ecosystem Activation (In progress)**

The shift from standalone products to connected ecosystem. Introduce services, activate token utilities, launch the first external projects.

**PHASE 4 - Expansion (Next)**

Scale the ecosystem. More launches, more utilities, more compounding.

### <mark style="color:blue;">Roadmap</mark>

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* [x] $VERTAI token launch
* [x] Vertical Studio Beta
* [x] Vertical Stream V1
* [x] Vertical Stream Corners
* [x] Team expansion
* [x] Marketing foundation established
* [x] Strong community built
* [x] Personal brand developed
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* [x] New website live
* [x] Tokenomics updated
* [x] Token tax drop
* [x] MiCAR compliance achieved
* [x] Video and audio Corners on Stream
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{% tab title="PHASE 3 - In progress " %}

* [ ] Introduce new ecosystem strategy
* [ ] Vertical Gateway live with $VERTAI utilities
* [ ] Enable $VERTAI payments across products
* [ ] Referral staking for Stream
* [ ] Vertical Motion official launch with $VERTAI utilities
* [ ] Introduce Vertical Labs:
  * Website live
  * Entity setup complete
  * First partner projects introduced (Detectra, Coindrip)
* [ ] Announce first Vertical Labs TGE with $VERTAI loyalty perks
* [ ] First Vertical Labs public sale and airdrop distribution
* [ ] Credit Drip utility for Stream and Motion
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="PHASE 4 - Next" %}

* [ ] Vertical Labs grant program live ($25k grants for qualified teams)
* [ ] Second Vertical Labs token announcement and launch
* [ ] Vertical Studio roadmap reveal
* [ ] Strategic investment announcement
* [ ] CEX listing
* [ ] Vertical Alliance expansion with new integration partners
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# Join us

> *"You don't build a business, you build people, then people build the business."*

### ✍️ <mark style="color:blue;">Socials</mark>

### Follow us on social media and help us spread the word about Vertical!

### <mark style="color:blue;">Socials</mark>

Website: [verticalstudio.ai](https://verticalstudio.ai/)

Telegram: <https://t.me/VerticalAI_Portal>

X / Twitter: <https://x.com/VerticalStudio_AI>

LinkTree: [https://linktr.ee/VerticalStudio\_AI](https://linktr.ee/verticalstudio_AI)


# Legal

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[Disclaimer](/legal/disclaimer)
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[Terms of Services](/legal/terms-of-services)
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[Privacy Policy](/legal/privacy-policy)
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# Disclaimer

Investor Disclaimer for $VERTAI / Vertical

**General Notice:** All potential users and participants of $VERTAI in the Vertical ecosystem must acknowledge and accept that $VERTAI is a utility token specifically designed for use within the Vertical ecosystem ("the Project"). $VERTAI is not meant to be an investment vehicle, and Vertical does not encourage or advise speculative trading or investment in the token. This document does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any investment or financial instruments in any jurisdiction where such offer or solicitation would be illegal.\
\
**Risk Acknowledgment:** By participating in the Vertical ecosystem and acquiring $VERTAI tokens, you acknowledge and accept that there are inherent risks associated with the use of digital currencies, including the risk of loss of value, volatility, and potential technology or security failures. You should not acquire $VERTAI for speculative purposes or with the expectation of profit. It is strongly advised that all users conduct their own due diligence and consult with financial, legal, and tax advisors before acquiring or using $VERTAI.

**No Investment Guarantees:** Vertical makes no guarantees or promises regarding the value of $VERTAI, its market performance, or any potential financial returns. $VERTAI is solely intended for use within the Vertical ecosystem for accessing ecosystem services, such as accessing premium features and functionalities within the ecosystem and participating in marketing campagnes. Information provided regarding Vertical’s roadmap, technology, or token usage is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.

**Utility Token Use Only:** $VERTAI is a **utility token** designed exclusively for ecosystem use. It does not represent ownership, equity, or guarantee a claim on future profits of Vertical. $VERTAI value is directly tied to its utility within the Vertical ecosystem, and any fluctuations in its market price should not be seen as an indicator of the Project’s success or failure.

**Market and Technology Risks:** The Vertical ecosystem and its associated technology are subject to market fluctuations, regulatory changes, and technological developments. These factors can materially affect the performance and availability of services related to $VERT. Vertical is committed to ongoing development but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service or token value stability.

**Jurisdictional Restrictions:** The acquisition and use of $VERTAI may be restricted in certain jurisdictions. It is the responsibility of each user to comply with their local laws and regulations concerning the use, holding, or transfer of $VERTAI tokens.

**Acknowledgment of Terms:** By using the Vertical ecosystem and acquiring $VERTAI tokens, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this disclaimer. You acknowledge that $VERTAI is not an investment, and Vertical, its founders, and affiliates shall not be held liable for any losses incurred from speculative use or misuse of the token.

If you have any questions or need further information regarding this Disclaimer, you can contact us by email: <help@verticalstudio.ai>.


# Terms of Services

Effective Date: October 23, 2024

### **1. Agreement to Terms**

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Vertical Studio B.V. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), governing your access to and use of the Vertical platform ("Platform") including any related services, websites, applications, or associated media channels.

By accessing the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to all these Terms, you are expressly prohibited from using the Platform and must discontinue use immediately.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of significant changes, but it remains your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.

### **2. Eligibility**

By using the Platform, you affirm that you are at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement. If you are using the Platform on behalf of an entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind the entity to these Terms.

### **3. Platform Services**

Vertical provides an AI-first platform offering tools for content generation, model access, and ecosystem participation.

**Services include:**

| Service           | Description                                                                                                                                                            |
| ----------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Vertical Products | AI-powered tools including but not limited to Stream (multi-model chat), Motion (video generation), Studio (personalized AI agents), and Cloud (decentralized compute) |
| Vertical Services | Advisory and execution support through Vertical Labs, and ecosystem partnerships through Vertical Alliance                                                             |
| Token Economy     | Access to discounts, staking rewards, and ecosystem utilities via the $VERTAI token                                                                                    |
| Vertical Gateway  | Centralized platform for token utilities including staking, affiliate program, and loyalty rewards                                                                     |

### **4. Account Registration**

You may be required to create an account to access certain features of the Platform. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when creating an account and to update your account details as necessary.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

### **5. Payment and Fees**

Certain features of the Platform may require the purchase or payment of fees using cryptocurrency tokens or other approved payment methods. By making a purchase, you agree to provide current, accurate payment information.

All transactions conducted on the Platform are final and non-refundable unless explicitly stated otherwise.

### **6. User Contributions**

The Platform may allow users to contribute, upload, or share content, including models, datasets, feedback, and suggestions ("Contributions"). By making Contributions, you grant us an irrevocable, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, distribute, and modify your Contributions.

You represent and warrant that your Contributions do not violate any intellectual property rights or applicable laws.

### **7. Intellectual Property Rights**

All content provided on the Platform, including software, code, graphics, and logos, are our exclusive property or the property of our licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited license to access and use the Platform for personal and commercial purposes as allowed by the Platform. No part of the Platform may be copied, distributed, or exploited without our explicit consent.

### **8. Prohibited Activities**

You agree not to:

* Use the Platform for any illegal activities or unauthorized purposes
* Circumvent or disable security-related features of the Platform
* Upload harmful or malicious software, including viruses, to the Platform
* Engage in any activities that may harm or misuse the Platform, including data scraping or reverse engineering
* Create, upload, or distribute explicit, adult, violent, or otherwise inappropriate content that violates ethical or legal standards
* Use AI models or datasets to generate harmful, offensive, or unethical material, including but not limited to nudity, graphic violence, or hate speech

### **9. Privacy Policy**

Your use of the Platform is governed by our Privacy Policy, which details how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By using the Platform, you consent to the practices outlined in the Privacy Policy.

### **10. Blockchain-Based Transactions**

Vertical integrates blockchain technology to ensure secure and transparent transactions. You acknowledge that blockchain transactions are immutable and that we cannot reverse or alter any transactions once completed.

You are solely responsible for managing your crypto assets and wallet addresses. We are not responsible for any losses due to the misuse of wallet keys or errors in transactions.

### **11. Token Economy**

The $VERTAI token is an integral part of the Vertical platform, providing access to premium services and ecosystem utilities. By using $VERTAI tokens, you agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding cryptocurrencies in your jurisdiction.

### **12. Limitation of Liability**

Vertical and its affiliates are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Platform. This includes but is not limited to damages for loss of data, profits, or goodwill, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

### **13. Termination**

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Platform at our sole discretion, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms or for any other reason deemed necessary. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Platform.

### **14. Governing Law**

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Curaçao. Any disputes arising under these Terms will be resolved exclusively in the courts of Curaçao.

### **15. Contact Us**

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at [**help@verticalstudio.ai**](mailto:help@verticalstudio.ai).


# Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 23, 2024

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

We use Your Personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Our Privacy Policy was created with the help of the [Free Privacy Policy Generator](https://www.privacypolicygenerator.info/).

### Interpretation and Definitions

#### Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

#### Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

* **Account** means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
* **Affiliate** means an entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with a party, where "control" means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority.
* **Company** (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Agreement) refers to <https://www.verticalstudio.ai/>, Julianaplein 36, Willemstad Curacao.
* **Cookies** are small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing the details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses.
* **Country** refers to: Curaçao
* **Device** means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone or a digital tablet.
* **Personal Data** is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
* **Service** refers to the Website.
* **Service Provider** means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company. It refers to third-party companies or individuals employed by the Company to facilitate the Service, to provide the Service on behalf of the Company, to perform services related to the Service or to assist the Company in analyzing how the Service is used.
* **Third-party Social Media Service** refers to any website or any social network website through which a User can log in or create an account to use the Service.
* **Usage Data** refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
* **Website** refers to Vertical, accessible from <https://www.verticalstudio.ai>
* **You** means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

### Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

#### Types of Data Collected

**Personal Data**

While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide Us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify You. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

* Email address
* Usage Data

**Usage Data**

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service.

Usage Data may include information such as Your Device's Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that You visit, the time and date of Your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

When You access the Service by or through a mobile device, We may collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of mobile device You use, Your mobile device unique ID, the IP address of Your mobile device, Your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browser You use, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

We may also collect information that Your browser sends whenever You visit our Service or when You access the Service by or through a mobile device.

**Information from Third-Party Social Media Services**

The Company allows You to create an account and log in to use the Service through the following Third-party Social Media Services:

* Google
* Facebook
* Instagram
* Twitter
* LinkedIn

If You decide to register through or otherwise grant us access to a Third-Party Social Media Service, We may collect Personal data that is already associated with Your Third-Party Social Media Service's account, such as Your name, Your email address, Your activities or Your contact list associated with that account.

You may also have the option of sharing additional information with the Company through Your Third-Party Social Media Service's account. If You choose to provide such information and Personal Data, during registration or otherwise, You are giving the Company permission to use, share, and store it in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy.

**Tracking Technologies and Cookies**

We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on Our Service and store certain information. Tracking technologies used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze Our Service. The technologies We use may include:

* **Cookies or Browser Cookies.** A cookie is a small file placed on Your Device. You can instruct Your browser to refuse all Cookies or to indicate when a Cookie is being sent. However, if You do not accept Cookies, You may not be able to use some parts of our Service. Unless you have adjusted Your browser setting so that it will refuse Cookies, our Service may use Cookies.
* **Web Beacons.** Certain sections of our Service and our emails may contain small electronic files known as web beacons (also referred to as clear gifs, pixel tags, and single-pixel gifs) that permit the Company, for example, to count users who have visited those pages or opened an email and for other related website statistics (for example, recording the popularity of a certain section and verifying system and server integrity).

Cookies can be "Persistent" or "Session" Cookies. Persistent Cookies remain on Your personal computer or mobile device when You go offline, while Session Cookies are deleted as soon as You close Your web browser. You can learn more about cookies on [TermsFeed website](https://www.termsfeed.com/blog/cookies/#What_Are_Cookies) article.

We use both Session and Persistent Cookies for the purposes set out below:

* **Necessary / Essential Cookies**

  Type: Session Cookies

  Administered by: Us

  Purpose: These Cookies are essential to provide You with services available through the Website and to enable You to use some of its features. They help to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. Without these Cookies, the services that You have asked for cannot be provided, and We only use these Cookies to provide You with those services.
* **Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies**

  Type: Persistent Cookies

  Administered by: Us

  Purpose: These Cookies identify if users have accepted the use of cookies on the Website.
* **Functionality Cookies**

  Type: Persistent Cookies

  Administered by: Us

  Purpose: These Cookies allow us to remember choices You make when You use the Website, such as remembering your login details or language preference. The purpose of these Cookies is to provide You with a more personal experience and to avoid You having to re-enter your preferences every time You use the Website.

For more information about the cookies we use and your choices regarding cookies, please visit our Cookies Policy or the Cookies section of our Privacy Policy.

#### Use of Your Personal Data

The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:

* **To provide and maintain our Service**, including to monitor the usage of our Service.
* **To manage Your Account:** to manage Your registration as a user of the Service. The Personal Data You provide can give You access to different functionalities of the Service that are available to You as a registered user.
* **For the performance of a contract:** the development, compliance and undertaking of the purchase contract for the products, items or services You have purchased or of any other contract with Us through the Service.
* **To contact You:** To contact You by email, telephone calls, SMS, or other equivalent forms of electronic communication, such as a mobile application's push notifications regarding updates or informative communications related to the functionalities, products or contracted services, including the security updates, when necessary or reasonable for their implementation.
* **To provide You** with news, special offers and general information about other goods, services and events which we offer that are similar to those that you have already purchased or enquired about unless You have opted not to receive such information.
* **To manage Your requests:** To attend and manage Your requests to Us.
* **For business transfers:** We may use Your information to evaluate or conduct a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of some or all of Our assets, whether as a going concern or as part of bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar proceeding, in which Personal Data held by Us about our Service users is among the assets transferred.
* **For other purposes**: We may use Your information for other purposes, such as data analysis, identifying usage trends, determining the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns and to evaluate and improve our Service, products, services, marketing and your experience.

We may share Your personal information in the following situations:

* **With Service Providers:** We may share Your personal information with Service Providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service, for payment processing, to contact You.
* **For business transfers:** We may share or transfer Your personal information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of Company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of Our business to another company.
* **With Affiliates:** We may share Your information with Our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this Privacy Policy. Affiliates include Our parent company and any other subsidiaries, joint venture partners or other companies that We control or that are under common control with Us.
* **With business partners:** We may share Your information with Our business partners to offer You certain products, services or promotions.
* **With other users:** when You share personal information or otherwise interact in the public areas with other users, such information may be viewed by all users and may be publicly distributed outside. If You interact with other users or register through a Third-Party Social Media Service, Your contacts on the Third-Party Social Media Service may see Your name, profile, pictures and description of Your activity. Similarly, other users will be able to view descriptions of Your activity, communicate with You and view Your profile.
* **With Your consent**: We may disclose Your personal information for any other purpose with Your consent.

#### Retention of Your Personal Data

The Company will retain Your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use Your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

The Company will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of Our Service, or We are legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods.

#### Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information, including Personal Data, is processed at the Company's operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located. It means that this information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of Your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from Your jurisdiction.

Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by Your submission of such information represents Your agreement to that transfer.

The Company will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that Your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of Your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of Your data and other personal information.

#### Delete Your Personal Data

You have the right to delete or request that We assist in deleting the Personal Data that We have collected about You.

Our Service may give You the ability to delete certain information about You from within the Service.

You may update, amend, or delete Your information at any time by signing in to Your Account, if you have one, and visiting the account settings section that allows you to manage Your personal information. You may also contact Us to request access to, correct, or delete any personal information that You have provided to Us.

Please note, however, that We may need to retain certain information when we have a legal obligation or lawful basis to do so.

#### Disclosure of Your Personal Data

**Business Transactions**

If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before Your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

**Law enforcement**

Under certain circumstances, the Company may be required to disclose Your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency).

**Other legal requirements**

The Company may disclose Your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

* Comply with a legal obligation
* Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company
* Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
* Protect the personal safety of Users of the Service or the public
* Protect against legal liability

#### Security of Your Personal Data

The security of Your Personal Data is important to Us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect Your Personal Data, We cannot guarantee its absolute security.

### Detailed Information on the Processing of Your Personal Data

The Service Providers We use may have access to Your Personal Data. These third-party vendors collect, store, use, process and transfer information about Your activity on Our Service in accordance with their Privacy Policies.

#### Payments

We may provide paid products and/or services within the Service. In that case, we may use third-party services for payment processing (e.g. payment processors).

We will not store or collect Your payment card details. That information is provided directly to Our third-party payment processors whose use of Your personal information is governed by their Privacy Policy. These payment processors adhere to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of payment information.

* **Square**

  Their Privacy Policy can be viewed at <https://squareup.com/legal/privacy-no-account>

### Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If You are a parent or guardian and You are aware that Your child has provided Us with Personal Data, please contact Us. If We become aware that We have collected Personal Data from anyone under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, We take steps to remove that information from Our servers.

If We need to rely on consent as a legal basis for processing Your information and Your country requires consent from a parent, We may require Your parent's consent before We collect and use that information.

### Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by Us. If You click on a third party link, You will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise You to review the Privacy Policy of every site You visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.

### Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update Our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify You of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

We will let You know via email and/or a prominent notice on Our Service, prior to the change becoming effective and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

### Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, You can contact us by email: <help@verticalstudio.ai>


