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Search shipped features and current beta behavior.

Last updated August 17, 2026 · Version 1.0-owner-draft · Owner-authored; not reviewed by legal counsel.

Getting started · Updated August 17, 2026

How do I begin?

Create an account, verify your email, choose a task or chat mode, and submit a prompt. OAuth with Google or GitHub is available when configured.

LLM chat · Updated August 17, 2026

Does Aether call a live model?

The current gateway is a deterministic mock used to validate product behavior. It does not claim a live external model response.

Image generation · Updated August 17, 2026

How are images created?

Image requests run through prompt preparation and safety classification, then create a mock beta asset. Successful jobs consume the displayed core allowance.

Video generation · Updated August 17, 2026

What video workflows exist?

Storyboard and video workflow orchestration are available as mocked beta generation jobs with safety checks and usage metering.

Assistants · Updated August 17, 2026

Can assistants call my phone, email, or calendar?

No. Shipped assistants are chat personas/demonstrations. External telephony, inbox, scheduling, browser, and tool integrations are not enabled.

Accounts and plans · Updated August 17, 2026

Which payment providers are live?

Stripe, Square, and PayPal interfaces are mocked for beta testing. No real provider request or charge occurs.

Accounts and plans · Updated August 17, 2026

How does retention work?

Freemium data moves to cold storage after seven days; paid cancellation starts a one- or two-year retention window depending on plan. Re-subscribe before purge to restore it.

Trust and safety · Updated August 17, 2026

What happens to imported files?

Imports are scanned before any account mutation. Safe files require mapping confirmation; suspicious files are quarantined for human review.

Trust and safety · Updated August 17, 2026

Is my content used for training?

Not by default. Optional data use is controlled by the Safety setting and begins disabled.

Data · Updated August 17, 2026

Which import/export formats are supported?

JSON, Markdown, CSV, PDF, TXT, HTML, XLSX, XML, YAML, and ZIP. The wizard lets you confirm mappings and export selected fields.