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What does The Elder IT actually do?
Two things. For individuals, families and communities, we teach digital safety in plain language, from spotting scams to setting up devices to parental controls, and help once when something specific goes wrong. For small businesses, we build Managed AI agents and custom pipelines that take the repetitive work off your plate.
Do you fix computers or sell devices?
No. We don’t sell hardware and we don’t repair broken computers. For people, our focus is education and guidance; you stay in control of your own devices. For businesses, our Managed AI builds do include infrastructure we set up and manage. If you need to buy something, we’ll tell you what to look for so you can decide for yourself.
How do I get started?
Book a free thirty-minute call by phone or video through the contact form. We’ll talk about what you need and whether we’re a good fit. If we are, we scope the work and give you a price before anything starts. You never have to set up accounts on your own; we do that together.
Is the consultation really free?
Yes. No catch. Every new conversation starts with a free thirty-minute call, and there’s no obligation afterwards.
What areas do you serve?
In person: the Greater Toronto Area, the Waterloo / Brant corridor (including London and Cambridge), and the Niagara Region (St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Thorold). By video: anywhere.
I already got scammed. Can you still help?
Yes. If something has already happened (a scam, a compromised account, a suspicious call), we help you understand what occurred and what to do next. No judgment and no shame. It happens to people at every level of technical knowledge.
Are the Education Clinics really free?
Yes. There’s no charge to the organization hosting, ever. You bring a room and a group, and we bring the session. There’s no pitch at the end and nothing to sign up for.
How is one-time help priced?
Every job is different, so we don’t publish a rate card. Tell us what you need, and after a short conversation we quote a one-time price. You’ll know the cost before anything starts.
Do you have memberships or monthly fees?
Not for individuals or families. No memberships, no subscriptions, nothing that renews on its own. If you want more help later, it’s scoped fresh.
How do you protect my privacy?
We keep only what’s necessary: your name, contact information and payment details. We never collect or store your passwords. During sessions, any browsing is done in a private window, and your information is never shared or sold. The Privacy page has the full detail.
Do you work with businesses and organizations?
Yes. Our Managed AI tiers build and run automated agents on your own isolated infrastructure, and Custom Pipelines connect the tools you already use. Community organizations can host a free Education Clinic. For anything custom, use the contact form and we’ll talk it through.
Is there a monthly fee for Managed AI?
No flat one. The price on each tier is a one-time setup. If your automations need ongoing tuning or monitoring after launch, we quote a retainer on your actual scope. Many clients never need one.
What’s the difference between Managed AI and a custom pipeline?
Managed AI agents are always on: they wait for a message and respond the moment it arrives. A pipeline runs only when you trigger it (a report to pull, a batch to process) and moves data through the tools you already use, the same way every time.
What don’t Managed AI prices include?
Usage costs. Your setup covers the build, deployment and calibration of your AI infrastructure. Model usage (tokens, API calls, transaction credits) is metered separately on what you actually use, the same as with any AI service. We estimate it with you during setup.
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