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Joist AI

joist.ai
◐Moderate Risk
Updated March 31, 2026

Joist AI demonstrates strong data security practices with SOC 2 and ISO 27001/02/17/18 certifications, Zero Data Retention agreements with LLM providers, and clear privacy policies limited to their marketing website. While lacking detailed terms of service for their software platform, their documented security commitments and enterprise-focused approach suggest a relatively low-risk profile for professional use in the AEC industry.

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Independent analysis by TermsWatchdog · © 2026 TermsWatchdog

Input Data Ownership

Moderate Risk

No explicit statements found regarding user ownership of input data. The privacy policy applies only to the marketing website, not the software service, creating ambiguity about data ownership in the actual AI platform.

Confidence
20%

Output Data Ownership

Moderate Risk

No clear statements found about who owns AI-generated outputs. The available policies focus on marketing website data rather than the AI service outputs.

Confidence
15%

Training Data Usage

Low Risk

Joist AI has Zero Data Retention agreements with LLM providers ensuring user data is not stored or used for model training. Data is deleted immediately after task completion.

Confidence
90%

Data Retention & Deletion

Low Risk

Zero Data Retention policy ensures immediate deletion of data after use. Marketing website data is kept only as long as necessary for stated purposes.

Confidence
85%

Third-Party Data Sharing

Moderate Risk

Marketing website may share data with business partners and affiliates for promotional purposes. No clear information about third-party sharing for the AI software service itself.

Confidence
40%

Opt-Out Rights

Low Risk

Clear opt-out mechanisms provided for marketing communications and targeted advertising. Users can opt out of cookies and request data deletion.

Confidence
80%

Compliance & Certifications

Low Risk

Joist AI holds SOC 2 and ISO 27001/02/17/18 certifications with successful second audit completion. GDPR compliance mentioned with specific data subject rights enumerated.

Confidence
95%

Model Explainability & Auditability

Moderate Risk

Trust Center mentioned providing transparency about security practices, but no specific information about AI model explainability or audit capabilities.

Confidence
30%

Security Practices & Breach History

Low Risk

Strong security practices with SOC 2 and ISO certifications, encryption protocols, continuous monitoring, and access controls. Trust Center available. No breach history mentioned.

Confidence
85%

Enterprise vs. Consumer Risk Delta

Moderate Risk

No information found distinguishing between free and paid tier data handling. The platform appears focused on enterprise AEC clients but tiers are not explicitly addressed.

Confidence
20%

Human Review of User Inputs

Moderate Risk

No explicit policy found regarding human review of user inputs in the AI service. Privacy policy only covers marketing website activities.

Confidence
15%

Regulatory & Litigation Exposure

Low Risk

Standard legal compliance language present. Company subject to FTC authority and will disclose data when legally required. No litigation or incidents mentioned.

Confidence
70%

PII & SPI Data Inventory

Moderate Risk

Marketing website collects standard PII including IP addresses, device data, and location. Some SPI may be collected through cookies and third parties, but the AI service data collection is not documented.

Confidence
50%

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