Getting Started

Welcome to the IdeaCheck documentation! This guide will help you navigate our platform and make the most of our business idea validation tools.

Creating an Account

To use IdeaCheck, you'll need to create an account:

1. Click on the "Sign Up" button in the top-right corner of the homepage
2. Enter your email address and create a password
3. Verify your email address by clicking the link sent to your inbox
4. Complete your profile information to personalize your experience

Dashboard Overview

Your dashboard is your central hub for managing all your idea validations:

• View recent analyses and their status
• Access your subscription details and usage
• Start new analyses or continue saved drafts
• Review and export results of completed analyses

Idea Analysis

Our core feature is the AI-powered business idea analysis that provides comprehensive insights and validation for your concept.

Starting a New Analysis

To begin validating your business idea:

1. Click on "Analyze Your Idea" from the home page or dashboard
2. Fill out the idea title and description (optional constraints in Advanced)
3. Click Start full report — every run uses the full evidence module set and deep research tier

What each report includes

Each run produces one saved evidence report and uses one analysis credit. There is no separate depth or module picker on the analysis page:

• Executive summary plus seven modules: market, financial, risk, technical, investment, execution, and marketing
• Web-sourced evidence where applicable; report language follows your input

Credits and pricing

Billing is credit-based: 1 credit = 1 full saved report. Current offers (see pricing for live checkout):

Visit our Pricing page for current offers. Refund eligibility is described in our Refund Policy.

Understanding Results

Once your analysis is complete, you'll receive a comprehensive report with various sections:

Market Potential

This section evaluates the size and growth potential of your target market, including:

• Market size estimation
• Growth trends and forecasts
• Target customer demographics
• Market saturation assessment

Competitive Analysis

Understanding your competition is crucial for business success. This section includes:

• Identification of direct and indirect competitors
• Competitive advantage assessment
• Market positioning opportunities
• Potential threats from established players

Feasibility Assessment

This part evaluates how practical your idea is to implement, covering:

• Technical feasibility
• Operational requirements
• Regulatory considerations
• Resource requirements

Financial Projections

Financial modules in your report may include:

• Estimated startup costs
• Revenue potential
• Break-even analysis
• Funding requirements

Actionable Recommendations

Every analysis concludes with practical next steps to improve your idea:

• Strategic recommendations
• Key areas for improvement
• Risk mitigation strategies
• Potential pivots to consider

Export Options

You can export your analysis results in multiple formats:

Word export

Export a saved report as an editable Word document:

1. Open a completed report from My Reports
2. Click Export as Word in the header or sidebar
3. Allow pop-ups if your browser blocks the download

Account Management

Managing your IdeaCheck account is simple and straightforward:

Profile Settings

To update your profile information:

1. Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner
2. Select "Profile Settings" from the dropdown menu
3. Edit your personal information, industry, or interests
4. Click "Save Changes" when done

Credits and billing

To view credits or buy more:

1. Open the Dashboard or Pricing page
2. Check your remaining report credits
3. Purchase a one-time pack or Starter subscription via Creem checkout
4. For billing receipts, use the email from your payment provider or contact support@ideacheck.ai

Password and Security

To update your security settings:

1. Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner
2. Select "Security" from the dropdown menu
3. Change your password or enable two-factor authentication
4. View recent account activity
5. Manage connected applications or devices

API access

A public partner API is not generally available. Authenticated in-app routes (for example /api/results and /api/user-credits) are for the IdeaCheck web app only. Contact support@ideacheck.ai if you need bulk or integration access.

Frequently Asked Questions