Getting Started
How quickly can I get RecepticoAI set up?
Most businesses go live within 48 hours of signup. Our onboarding team handles everything — number forwarding, AI voice training, script customization. You provide basic business info and we do the rest.
Do I need to change my phone number?
No. We use call forwarding — your existing number stays the same. Calls forward to our system when you're unavailable, after hours, or always (depending on your setup preference). Your clients keep calling the same number they always have.
What do I need to provide at onboarding?
Basic business information: your services, pricing ranges, service area, hours, and any specific scripts or intake questions you want the AI to use. Most of this fits on a short questionnaire we send you during signup.
Can I update the AI's script after setup?
Yes, anytime. You can submit script changes via email or your dashboard. Changes go live within 24 hours. Seasonal updates, new services, pricing changes — all handled.
The AI Experience
Will callers know they're talking to an AI?
You choose. Many clients use a branded AI persona ("Hi, this is Alex from [Your Company]"). Others prefer to be transparent upfront. Either approach works — we help you decide based on your industry and customer expectations.
How natural does it sound?
Very natural. Our voices use advanced neural text-to-speech with natural speech patterns, appropriate pacing, and conversational responses. Most callers can't tell — but we never claim the AI is human if directly asked.
What happens when a call is too complex for the AI?
The AI transfers the call to you or a team member in real time. You set the transfer rules — emergency situations, specific request types, or any time you want to take over. The caller never gets dropped.
Can the AI book appointments directly into my calendar?
Yes, on our Growth plan. We integrate with Google Calendar, Outlook, and popular scheduling tools. The AI can offer available slots, confirm bookings, and send calendar invites — all in the same call.
Does the AI handle emergency situations correctly?
We train the AI to recognize emergency keywords specific to your industry — burst pipes, gas leaks, chest pain, etc. When detected, it immediately routes to your emergency line or provides appropriate guidance. You define what qualifies as an emergency.
Pricing & Billing
Is there a contract or long-term commitment?
No long-term contracts. You subscribe month-to-month and can cancel anytime with 30 days notice. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on your first month's subscription if you're not satisfied.
What does the $497 setup fee cover?
The setup fee covers onboarding, AI voice training specific to your industry and business, custom script development, phone system integration, testing, and a dedicated launch session with our team. This is one-time, not recurring.
Are there call volume limits?
Both plans include unlimited inbound calls under a fair-use policy — there are no per-call fees. Typical usage runs around 500 calls a month on the Growth plan and 2,000 on Pro; we only reach out in the rare case volume is dramatically above normal.
Do you offer discounts for annual payment?
Yes — pay annually and receive two months free (equivalent to ~17% off). Contact us to set up annual billing.
Privacy & Compliance
Are calls recorded? Is that legal?
Calls are recorded for transcription and quality purposes. Call recording laws vary by state. In two-party consent states (including California), we include a disclosure at the start of each call. Our compliance team reviews your setup to ensure you're covered.
Is RecepticoAI HIPAA compliant for medical offices?
We offer a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) for medical clients. Our infrastructure meets HIPAA technical safeguard requirements for PHI handling during calls. Contact us to review compliance requirements for your specific use case.
Who owns the call data and transcripts?
You do. Call recordings, transcripts, and lead data belong to your business. We do not sell or share your data with third parties. We do not use your call data to train AI models for other customers.
Still have questions?
Our team responds within one business day. Or book a free 15-minute call and we'll walk you through everything.
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