Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wardict?

Wardict is an AI-powered business idea validator. You plead your case, and the Warden renders a structured verdict on whether the idea looks viable, risky, confused, or already halfway to the grave. It is designed to give founders brutally honest feedback before they waste months building something nobody asked for.

Who is Wardict for?

Wardict is built for first-time founders, indie hackers, side-project builders, serial experimenters, accelerator applicants, vibe-coders and corporate innovators who need a fast, unbiased read on a business idea before committing serious time, money, or reputation.

How does Wardict work?

You submit a startup idea in plain English. Wardict analyses it through a consistent rubric and returns a verdict with a 0–100 Wardict Score, dimension scores, market analysis, competitor context, buyer clarity, execution risks, monetisation paths, and an evidence log.

What is the Wardict Score?

The Wardict Score is a 0–100 viability score made up of five 1–20 dimension scores: Market Pull, Buyer Clarity, Distribution, Competitive Edge, and Execution Risk. Together, they show where the case is strong, where it is weak, and where the Warden is already reaching for the sentencing papers.

What do the verdict bands mean?

Wardict uses verdict bands to make the ruling clear at a glance:

GUILTY

The idea has serious structural problems. Proceeding without major changes is reckless.

PROBATION

There may be something here, but the case is weak, conditional, or under-evidenced.

PAROLED

The idea shows promise, but still needs disciplined validation.

PARDONED

The idea has unusually strong signals. Not a guarantee. Just fewer obvious crimes against market reality.

How is Wardict different from asking ChatGPT?

General AI chat is flexible, but inconsistent. Wardict is designed around a repeatable verdict structure, a consistent scoring rubric and evidence-backed analysis. The point is not "an AI opinion." The point is a comparable case file you can revisit, share, and argue with.

Does Wardict replace customer discovery?

Absolutely not. The court is strict, not delusional. Wardict gives you an early structural read on the idea. It can help you spot weak assumptions, unclear buyers, distribution traps, and competitive threats. But real customer interviews, landing-page tests, sales calls, and payment intent still matter. The verdict is the start of validation, not the end of it.

Can I use Wardict for multiple ideas?

Yes. Wardict is especially useful when comparing a backlog of ideas because each case is judged against the same rubric. This makes it easier to decide which ideas deserve a weekend and which deserve a quiet burial.

What is the Evidence Locker?

The Evidence Locker is where signed-in users can save and revisit past verdicts. Instead of losing useful analysis in a chat transcript, your cases stay organised in one place.

What is included in the free version?

The free version gives users three verdicts per day. It includes the core verdict breakdown, scoring, SWOT, market and competitor analysis, evidence log, Buyer Power Map, Success Lens, and other key sections.

Is Wardict legal, financial, or investment advice?

No. Wardict is not legal, financial, investment, tax, or professional advice. It is an AI-assisted validation tool for early-stage business thinking. Founders remain responsible for their own decisions, due diligence, and next steps.

What happens if my idea gets a bad verdict?

Then the Warden may have saved you months of unpaid labour. A bad verdict does not mean you must quit. It means the current version of the case has serious weaknesses. Use the feedback to narrow the customer, sharpen the pain, rethink distribution, change the business model, or gather stronger evidence.

Can I improve my score?

Yes. The Full Report includes a Score Improvement guide that explains what would most likely raise the Wardict Score and where the biggest weaknesses sit. The Warden is harsh, but not unreasonable. Bring better evidence, and the sentence may change.

Why should I pay for Wardict?

Because a bad idea can cost you a year of evenings, thousands of pounds, and a painful conversation with your bank account. The Full Report costs £5.99. Pro Annual costs £59 per year. If Wardict helps kill or repair one weak idea early, the maths is not exactly a mistrial.