Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Clarion AI?

Clarion AI is a paid, AI-assisted reflective tool designed for licensed or professional individuals.

It is built to help professionals observe tone, civility, positions, and emotional dynamics in recorded conversations for reflective and developmental purposes.

Clarion changes exposure — legally and strategically — by clearly positioning itself as a reflective AI tool, not a clinical or governance platform.

What Clarion AI Is Not

Clarion is not:

  • A university platform

  • An enterprise governance tool

  • A social “movement”

  • A workplace monitoring AI

  • A therapy provider

  • A clinical decision system

Clarion does not provide therapy, medical advice, legal advice, or diagnoses. It does not replace professional judgment.

What Is Clarion AI Designed For?

Clarion is:

  • A reflective AI-assisted observational tool

  • Designed for licensed professionals, coaches, mentors, and other qualified individuals

  • A subscription-based service ($100/month)

  • A private processing tool for uploaded audio or video files

It analyzes communication patterns to support professional reflection — not to determine outcomes.

What Types of Content Might Be Uploaded?

Users may upload highly sensitive material, including:

  • Therapy session recordings

  • Couples counseling discussions

  • Divorce or dispute conversations

  • Workplace conflict discussions

  • Private conversations involving high-profile individuals

Because this material can be deeply sensitive, privacy and consent are essential.

What Are the Primary Risk Areas Clarion Addresses?

Clarion’s risk exposure falls into five primary categories:

1. Confidentiality & Privacy

This is the most significant risk category.

Potential exposure includes:

  • Data breach risk

  • Subpoena risk

  • Claims of misuse

  • “Analyzed without consent” claims

To mitigate these risks, Clarion requires:

  • Clear consent language

  • Defined data retention limits

  • Encryption at rest and in transit

  • Strict user responsibility clauses

  • Clear processor vs. controller language

2. Malpractice Adjacency

Clarion operates adjacent to:

  • Licensed therapists

  • Counselors

  • Coaches

  • Clinical environments

Clarion is not:

  • Providing therapy

  • Diagnosing

  • Offering clinical advice

  • Replacing professional judgment

This distinction is clearly stated to avoid regulatory misclassification as a clinical decision tool.

3. AI Accuracy & Interpretation

Clarion analyzes:

  • Tone

  • Civility

  • Positions

  • Emotional dynamics

AI-generated reports are:

  • For reflective use only

  • Not guarantees of outcomes

  • Not behavioral determinations

Users should understand that AI analysis is interpretive and not definitive.

4. High-Profile or High-Net-Worth Users

If visible or high-net-worth individuals use the platform:

  • Privacy expectations increase

  • Litigation probability may increase

  • Reputation risk increases in the event of breach

Clarion mitigates this risk through:

  • No resale of data

  • No training models on private uploads

  • Clear deletion policies

  • Strong privacy positioning

Wealth does not increase liability — but it increases scrutiny.

5. Regulatory Scope (Including HIPAA)

Clarion is not automatically HIPAA-covered unless:

  • It signs Business Associate Agreements (BAAs)

  • It directly serves covered entities

  • It stores PHI under those agreements

Absent that structure, Clarion operates as a general SaaS platform.

Clarity about compliance posture reduces risk. Users should not assume HIPAA coverage unless explicitly stated.

Is Clarion AI HIPAA-Compliant?

Clarion’s compliance status depends on formal agreements and implementation structure.

Unless explicitly stated and contractually defined, Clarion should be understood as a general SaaS platform — not automatically a HIPAA-covered entity.

Users are responsible for ensuring compliance within their own professional and regulatory obligations.

Who Is Responsible for Upload Consent?

Before uploading content, users must affirm:

  • They have consent from all participants

  • They have the legal right to upload the file

  • They understand the analysis is AI-generated

  • They understand Clarion is not a substitute for professional judgment

Consent confirmation is mandatory.

Does Clarion Store Uploaded Files?

Clarion maintains a clearly defined data retention policy.

Key considerations include:

  • Whether files are stored

  • For how long

  • Whether users can delete files immediately

  • Whether data is used for model training

Clarion does not resell user data and does not use private uploads for model training.

What Security Measures Are in Place?

Clarion implements:

  • Encryption at rest

  • Encryption in transit

  • Secure cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS)

  • No advertising model

  • No resale of user data

While SOC 2 certification may not be required at early stages, structural security transparency is essential to maintaining trust.

What Is Clarion’s Largest Risk?

The primary risk is not lawsuits.

It is:

Data breach + reputation damage.

Because Clarion is built on trust, civility, and emotional safety, even a single breach could significantly impact brand credibility.

Security and clarity are strategic priorities.

How Is Clarion Different from Other Platforms?

Clarion is structurally lower-risk than:

  • Social media platforms

  • Therapy marketplaces

  • AI mental health chat apps

  • Peer-interaction platforms

Why?

Because Clarion does not:

  • Influence behavior directly

  • Run live sessions

  • Match clients

  • Host public interaction

It reflects — it does not intervene.

That distinction is legally meaningful.

What Strategic Positioning Decision Must Be Made?

Clarion must clearly define its identity:

A) General reflective AI tool
B) Professional practice enhancement tool
C) HIPAA-compliant therapy support infrastructure

Each category carries different exposure levels.

If messaging suggests one category while compliance posture reflects another, that mismatch becomes the real risk.

Clarity protects the company.

Final Positioning Statement

Clarion AI is a reflective, AI-assisted observational tool designed to support licensed and professional individuals in analyzing communication dynamics.

It is not a therapist.
It is not a diagnostic system.
It is not a governance platform.

It is a structured reflection tool — and its documentation, policies, and security posture are designed to align with that positioning.