AI Tool - Frequently Asked Questions by Businesses
Questions about how Parker works, what happens to your design, embedding on a business site, and more.
Is the AI tool free to use?+
For end-users designing patches: 100% free, no account, no credit card, no time limit. Previews and free downloads carry a light PatchDesign.AI mark; order the patch and the file you get is clean. For businesses embedding the designer on their own site: there is a free tier (20 AI designs/month) plus paid plans starting at $49/mo, all with a 30-day free trial.
Do you offer a free trial of the embed plans?+
Yes. Every paid embed plan (Starter / Pro / Scale) comes with a 30-day free trial - full feature access, no credit card required. Or stay on the Free tier indefinitely at 20 AI designs/month - no trial timer, no surprise downgrade. The trial is for new business customers who have not previously subscribed to a paid plan.
What do the embed plans cost?+
Free: 20 AI designs/month, full branding, email lead delivery - $0/mo, no credit card, no time limit. Starter ($49/mo): 200 designs/month. Pro ($149/mo, recommended): 1,000 designs/month, the designer in Spanish and German, onboarding and staff training. Scale ($399/mo): 1,500 designs, a currency picker for your visitors, brand guidelines (your house style and your customers' brands), and an API and webhooks for your own systems. Every paid plan includes a 30-day free trial. Every image the AI makes counts as one design, edits included.
How long does installation take?+
Typically under 10 minutes. You paste a single script tag on your site - no iframes, no ongoing engineering maintenance. The installation guide covers WordPress, Shopify, BigCommerce, Wix, Squarespace, and raw HTML/React. Most manufacturers are taking live leads the same day they sign up.
What is the Revenue Share Partner program and what does it pay?+
Three steps: (1) Paste one script tag on your site (about 10 minutes, any platform). (2) Your visitors describe a patch, the AI generates it, and they submit a quote request. (3) PatchDesign.AI handles artwork review, manufacturing, shipping, and customer service. You pick how you earn: 10% of every order, or a flat $5 for every qualified lead - no fulfillment work on your end, switch models any time. The embed itself is free; there is no setup fee, no SaaS fee, and no minimum traffic threshold.
What counts as a "qualified lead"?+
A qualified lead meets all four criteria: (1) verified email (double opt-in, no disposable addresses), (2) not a bot (passes CAPTCHA plus behavioral check plus manual review), (3) not a duplicate of an existing customer in the past 90 days, and (4) attributable to your embed via your partner-id or your site's domain (no key required). Your partner dashboard shows every lead with its status (pending / qualified / rejected) and the reason for any rejection - full audit trail.
When and how do partners get paid?+
Monthly, on the 1st, for all leads qualified during the prior month. Choose ACH (US), paper check, or PayPal. Payouts require a valid W-9 on file, a 30-day lead clearance window, and a $50 minimum balance (smaller balances roll into the next month). Full terms are in our Partner Program Terms.
What format is the final design and what happens after I submit?+
The AI generates a high-resolution PNG. You submit it for expert review - our team checks it for production feasibility (thread count, text legibility, border clarity) and confirms it is ready to manufacture. The price shown is your price, the same rate we charge, not a starting figure. No quote is needed unless you choose a backing or border with no set price. Then we confirm that price within 2 business hours. The production team converts the PNG to embroidery-ready format (DST or similar) as part of the order. You do not need to provide or convert any files yourself.
Can I cancel or remove the embed anytime?+
Yes. No contracts, no exclusivity, no exit fees. Remove the embed, stop using the link, and any already-qualified leads still pay out on the next cycle. You can also run other affiliate programs alongside ours.
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