# ❓ OpenClaw Customer Support FAQ

**Version:** 1.0  
**Created:** March 19, 2026  
**Owner:** Lana (VP Customer Support)  
**Status:** READY TO DEPLOY

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## Quick Navigation

- [Payment & Access](#payment--access) (8 FAQs)
- [PDF Product ($29)](#pdf-product-29) (5 FAQs)
- [Starter Course ($199)](#starter-course-199) (6 FAQs)
- [Mastery Program ($1,999)](#mastery-program-1999) (10 FAQs)
- [Infrastructure Mastery ($3,999)](#infrastructure-mastery-3999) (8 FAQs)
- [General OpenClaw](#general-openclaw) (10 FAQs)
- [Community & Careers](#community--careers) (5 FAQs)

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## PAYMENT & ACCESS

### Q: My payment was declined. What should I do?

**A:** No worries, this is usually a quick fix. Try these steps:

1. **Check your card details**
   - Expiration date correct? (MM/YY)
   - CVV correct? (3-4 digit security code)
   - Billing zip code matches card?

2. **Try a different card**
   - Use a different credit/debit card
   - Try Apple Pay, Google Pay, or PayPal if available

3. **Contact your bank**
   - Banks sometimes block "international" charges
   - Ask them to approve the charge

4. **Wait 24 hours**
   - Sometimes fraud detection needs time to clear

**Still not working?** Reply and I'll manually process it for you. Seriously.

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### Q: I don't see my course after paying. Where is it?

**A:** Chances are it's either not loaded yet, or you need to check your email. Here's what to do:

1. **Check your email** for "Welcome to [Course Name]"
   - Check spam folder too
   - Click the link in that email to access course

2. **Log in to your account**
   - Go to platform and log in
   - Look for [Course Name] in your dashboard
   - If not there, click "My Purchases"

3. **Clear your browser cache** (forces refresh)
   - Mac: Cmd + Shift + R
   - Windows: Ctrl + Shift + R
   - Then reload the page

4. **Try a different browser**
   - Chrome, Safari, or Firefox
   - Sometimes browser extensions cause issues

**Still missing?** Email me with your receipt email address and I'll manually enroll you.

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### Q: Can I get a refund?

**A:** Yes, absolutely. Here's our policy:

**For any reason within 30 days:** Full refund, no questions asked.

**After 30 days:** Case-by-case. Here's what I'll ask:
- What went wrong?
- Did you get value from any part?
- What would have made it better?

**I have authority to:** Refund up to $500 for any dissatisfied customer. If you're unhappy, we fix it.

**How it works:**
1. Reply to this email with "I want a refund"
2. Tell me briefly why
3. I process it same day
4. Refund hits your account in 3-5 business days

**My honest offer:** Before you go, can we do a quick call? Sometimes a small fix makes all the difference. If not, I'll refund you with zero guilt.

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### Q: What payment methods do you accept?

**A:** We accept all major payment methods:

✅ Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover)
✅ Debit cards
✅ Apple Pay
✅ Google Pay
✅ PayPal
✅ Bank transfers (ask for custom payment)

**Can't find your method?** Email me and we'll figure it out.

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### Q: Is this a one-time payment or subscription?

**A:** **One-time payment for all products.** No recurring charges.

**Here's what you get:**
- PDF ($29) - Download once, keep forever
- Course ($199) - Lifetime access to all videos
- Mastery ($1,999) - Lifetime video access + 8 weeks office hours
- Infrastructure ($3,999) - Lifetime video access + ongoing office hours

**No surprises:** You won't be charged again unless you buy another product.

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### Q: Do you offer payment plans?

**A:** Great question! Here's what we offer:

**Under $500:** No payment plan needed (one-time charge)

**$500-2000:** Can split into 2 payments (ask during checkout or email me)

**$2000+:** Can do payment plan (3-4 installments, no interest)

**Example:**
- Mastery ($1,999) can be split: $999 today + $1,000 in 1 week
- Infrastructure ($3,999) can be split: $1,333 today + $1,333 + $1,333 (no interest)

**How it works:**
1. Email me your interest
2. I send custom payment links
3. You pay on your schedule
4. Access starts after first payment

No credit check, no interest. We're not a bank, just practical.

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### Q: Do you offer discounts or coupons?

**A:** We sometimes run promotions, but not usually coupons. Here's what we offer:

**Bundle discount:** Buy multiple products at once, I'll give you 15% off the bundle.

**Example:** Buy Course + Mastery together = 15% off bundle price

**Payment plans:** Effectively a discount if you prefer to spread payments over time.

**Refer a friend:** Bring 3+ friends who buy, and the next one is on us.

**Group purchases:** If a team is buying multiple seats, special pricing available.

**Best timing:** We typically offer early-bird pricing when launching new cohorts (sign up for email to catch these).

**Want a discount?** Email me and let's chat. Sometimes we can make something work, especially for students.

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### Q: Can I share my login with someone else?

**A:** **Please don't.** Here's why:

❌ **Against our terms** - Each person needs their own account
❌ **Breaks analytics** - We can't track if it's helping you
❌ **Limits support** - If you get stuck, we can't help both of you easily
❌ **Community issues** - Cohorts are built on individual learning

**What you CAN do:**
✅ Share the landing page (tell your friend about it)
✅ Refer them for a discount
✅ Do it together (cohort is collaborative!)
✅ Each person gets their own account

**Better option?** Check if we have a "group discount" for team purchases. Email me and we can figure out what works for you.

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## PDF PRODUCT ($29)

### Q: How do I download the PDF after purchase?

**A:** You should get a download link immediately after payment. Here's what to expect:

1. **During checkout** - You'll see a "Download" button appear
2. **Confirmation email** - Check your email for a link (might be in spam)
3. **Dashboard** - Log in and go to "My Purchases"

**If you don't see it:**
- Check spam folder
- Clear browser cache (Cmd+Shift+R)
- Try a different browser
- Email me with your receipt email

**Direct solution:** Just reply and I'll email the PDF directly to you.

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### Q: Can I use this PDF for my team/company?

**A:** Great question! It depends on what you want to do:

**✅ Personal use:** Yes, download and read it yourself
**✅ Share the idea:** Yes, tell people about it (don't share the PDF file)
**✅ Single-company license:** Yes, but need to upgrade to Team License
**❌ Resell/redistribute:** No, that's a different license

**If you want to use for your team:**
- Buy multiple individual PDFs ($29 each)
- Or upgrade to Team License ($299 for up to 50 people)
- Or White-Label License (if you want to rebrand it)

**Contact me** if you want a team/company license. Happy to set it up.

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### Q: Is the PDF for beginners or advanced users?

**A:** **It's for absolute beginners.** No prior AI or coding knowledge needed.

**What's inside:**
- What is OpenClaw? (explained simply)
- Real-world example (ProductMaker case study)
- Why this matters to you
- 5 product ideas you could build
- ROI breakdown (how much time/money you save)
- FAQ about the training

**How long to read:** 20-30 minutes

**What you'll get:** Clear understanding of what's possible + whether deeper training makes sense for you.

**This is NOT:** Technical deep-dives or code tutorials (that's the Course or Mastery)

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### Q: What's the difference between the PDF and the Course?

**A:** Good question! Here's the breakdown:

| | **PDF ($29)** | **Course ($199)** | **Mastery ($1,999)** |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Format** | Download once | Email + videos | Live cohort + recorded |
| **Time** | 30 min | 5-8 hours | 30 hours |
| **Content** | Case study + ideas | Step-by-step learning | Expert feedback + projects |
| **Hands-on** | No | Yes (2 exercises) | Yes (3 production agents) |
| **Support** | No | Email (2 weeks) | Live + office hours (8 weeks) |
| **Access** | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| **Community** | No | Course group only | Alumni network + job board |

**Choose PDF if:** You want a quick look to decide if this is for you
**Choose Course if:** You want to build your first agent
**Choose Mastery if:** You want expert feedback + job board access

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### Q: Can I upgrade from the PDF to the Course later?

**A:** **Yes!** And we'll credit your PDF purchase toward the Course.

**How it works:**
1. Buy PDF ($29)
2. Read it, get excited
3. Email me: "I want to upgrade to Course"
4. You pay $170 more ($199 - $29 credit)
5. You get instant Course access

**Easy upgrade path:**
- PDF → Course (credit $29)
- Course → Mastery (credit $199)
- Mastery → Infrastructure (credit $1,999)

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### Q: Is there a PDF version of the larger courses?

**A:** **For Course:** We provide video + downloadable PDFs of all materials (slides, notes, code)

**For Mastery:** Same - video + downloadable PDFs + code repos

**For Infrastructure:** Same - video + downloadable PDFs + 50+ scripts

**So you get:**
✅ Learn at your own pace (watch video)
✅ Print it out (PDF for reference)
✅ Copy code (ready-to-use scripts)
✅ Read offline (no internet needed)

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## STARTER COURSE ($199)

### Q: How long does the Course take to complete?

**A:** **5-8 hours total over 2 weeks** - but can go faster or slower.

**Here's the breakdown:**
- **Day 1-5:** 5 video lessons (25 minutes total)
- **Day 1-5:** 5 exercises (15 min each = 75 min total)
- **Weeks 2:** Email support + refinement

**Flexible pacing:**
- Rush through in 1-2 days? You can do it
- Spread over 4 weeks? Also totally fine
- Lifetime access means no deadline

**Real talk:** Most people take 2-3 weeks because they're building real agents, not just watching. Sometimes that takes longer to work through.

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### Q: Is there a deadline to finish the Course?

**A:** **Nope.** Lifetime access means you can take as long as you need.

- Videos are always available
- You can start, pause, come back
- No expiration date
- Can re-watch anytime

**Email support:** Included for 2 weeks from start date, but can extend for free if you ask.

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### Q: Do I need any special software or subscriptions?

**A:** **You need very little:**

**Required (free):**
- Computer (Mac, Windows, or Linux)
- Internet connection
- Text editor (Notepad, VS Code, any editor)

**Optional (to run agents):**
- OpenClaw local installation (free, open-source)
- API keys from services (some have free tiers)

**Nice to have (paid):**
- VS Code (free) or similar code editor
- Docker (free) if running agents

**We provide:** Complete setup guides for all of this. It's not as complicated as it sounds.

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### Q: What if I get stuck on an exercise?

**A:** **You won't be alone.** Here's how I help:

1. **Email support** - Reply to any lesson email with your question
2. **I debug with you** - Send code, I review it
3. **Live office hours** - Jump on a call and we work through it
4. **Community Discord** - Other students likely hit the same issue

**Real talk:** Getting stuck is totally normal. That's why the support is there.

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### Q: Do I get a certificate?

**A:** **Yes.** You get a completion certificate with:
- Your name
- "OpenClaw Starter Certification"
- Date of completion
- Can share on LinkedIn

**But here's what matters more:** You'll have 2 working agents you built. That's proof.

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### Q: Can I do the Course as a group?

**A:** **Yes, totally.** Here's what works:

**Option 1:** Each person buys Course ($199 each)
- Individual accounts
- Can work together
- Collaborate in Discord
- Share what you build

**Option 2:** Team/Group License ($299 for up to 50 people)
- One purchase
- Everyone gets access
- Great for companies

**Option 3:** In-person facilitated course
- We run it live at your office
- Custom pricing
- Email for details

**Best practice:** Each person gets their own account (helps us support you), but you can absolutely work together on projects.

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## MASTERY PROGRAM ($1,999)

### Q: How does the Mastery program work?

**A:** Here's the complete breakdown:

**Format:** 2-week intensive live cohort with recorded videos

**Schedule:**
- Daily 3-hour sessions (5 days/week)
- Morning or evening times (pick what works)
- Flexible attendance (can watch recording if you miss)

**What you'll do:**
- **Week 1:** Learn frameworks + build Agent 1
- **Week 2:** Advanced patterns + build Agents 2 & 3

**Support included:**
- Live instructor daily
- 1:1 feedback on your projects
- Office hours weekly for 8 weeks after
- Lifetime Discord access
- Email support always

**After the cohort:**
- 8 weeks of office hours (weekly, optional)
- Lifetime access to all videos
- Alumni network access
- Job board access

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### Q: When do Mastery cohorts start?

**A:** We run cohorts monthly. Here's the schedule:

**2026 Cohorts:**
- April 6-17 (Spring cohort)
- May 4-15 (Late spring cohort)
- June 8-19 (Early summer cohort)
- July 6-17 (Summer cohort)
- Aug 3-14 (Late summer cohort)
- Sept 7-18 (Fall cohort)

**Each cohort:** Limited to 25 students (for quality feedback)

**How to join:**
1. See what cohort works for you
2. Email me to check availability
3. Pay $1,999
4. I send all the details

**Can't find a timing that works?** We offer 1:1 Mastery ($3,500) where you work with instructor on your schedule.

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### Q: Do I have to attend live? What if I miss a day?

**A:** **You don't have to attend live**, but it's really helpful.

**If you attend live:**
- Interact with instructor + peers
- Get feedback in real-time
- More accountability
- Build friendships in cohort

**If you can't make it live:**
- Watch recording next day
- Attend office hours instead
- Still get feedback on your work
- Still part of community

**Real talk:** Mastery is intensive, and live cohort helps you push harder. But life happens. We make it work.

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### Q: I'm not a technical person. Can I still do Mastery?

**A:** **Absolutely.** See our Starter Course FAQ above—same answer applies here.

**Truth:** 40% of Mastery students have no technical background. They don't know code. They learn during the program.

**We provide:**
- Plain English explanations
- Copy-paste code (heavily commented)
- Step-by-step walkthroughs
- 1:1 help when stuck

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### Q: What if I don't have 3 days a week for 2 weeks?

**A:** **Mastery is intensive, so time commitment matters.**

Here's the honest truth:
- 3 hours/day × 5 days = 15 hours/week minimum
- Plus ~5-10 hours working on your projects
- Total: 20-25 hours/week for 2 weeks

**If that doesn't work:**
- Try **Part-Time Mastery** (6 weeks, 10 hours/week)
- Or take **Starter Course** first ($199, 5-8 hours total)
- Or do **1:1 Consulting** ($250/hr) at your pace

**Better to be honest:** If you can't commit, you won't get the value. Don't take it if you'll feel rushed.

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### Q: Can I take Mastery with my business partner?

**A:** **Yes, great idea.** Here's what works:

**Option 1:** You both take same cohort
- Buy 2 seats ($3,998 total)
- Learn together
- Build agents together
- Different perspectives help

**Option 2:** You take it, they watch recordings
- You attend live, they watch later
- Can collaborate on projects
- Saves $1,999

**Option 3:** You both take 1:1 Mastery
- Custom schedule
- Work at your pace
- $3,500 each

**Recommendation:** Taking the same cohort is best. You'll both level up, and learning together is powerful.

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### Q: What do I get after the program ends?

**A:** You get lifetime access + ongoing community access:

**Lifetime:**
- ✅ All video recordings
- ✅ All slides + materials (PDFs)
- ✅ All code + templates
- ✅ Can re-watch anytime

**Forever:**
- ✅ Alumni Discord community
- ✅ Job board access
- ✅ Office hours (8 weeks included, can extend)
- ✅ Annual refresher workshop (free)

**Plus you have:**
- ✅ 3 production agents you built
- ✅ Relationships with classmates
- ✅ Certificate on LinkedIn
- ✅ Case studies for your portfolio

The program ends, but your access + community doesn't.

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### Q: Is Mastery worth the $1,999?

**A:** Let me be honest: it depends on you.

**Mastery is worth it if:**
- You're building agents for your business (ROI immediate)
- You want to offer services using agents (2-3 projects = payback)
- You're launching a product with agents
- You want career change into AI/agents

**Mastery might not be worth it if:**
- You're just curious (take Course first for $199)
- You don't have time to implement
- You're not going to use it

**Real ROI:** Most students recoup the cost in 1-2 projects. If you use it, it pays for itself fast.

**My take:** Not everyone needs Mastery. Course might be enough. Let's chat about your goals—I'll tell you which is better.

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## INFRASTRUCTURE MASTERY ($3,999)

### Q: What is Infrastructure Mastery? How is it different from Mastery?

**A:** Great question! They're complementary:

**Mastery ($1,999):**
- Focus: Building AI agents
- Content: Agent design, patterns, deployment
- Outcome: 3 production agents you built
- Duration: 2 weeks

**Infrastructure Mastery ($3,999):**
- Focus: Operating agents at scale
- Content: Proxmox, Debian, self-healing, monitoring
- Outcome: Production-grade infrastructure
- Duration: 4 weeks

**Think of it this way:**
- Mastery = "How to build the car"
- Infrastructure = "How to build the garage, maintain it, and keep it running 24/7"

**Who needs what:**
- **Just want to build agents?** → Mastery
- **Building for customers?** → Infrastructure
- **Running at enterprise scale?** → Both
- **Want to own your infrastructure?** → Infrastructure

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### Q: Can I take Infrastructure Mastery without taking regular Mastery first?

**A:** **You CAN, but I don't recommend it.**

**Why:** Infrastructure Mastery assumes you understand agents.

**Better path:**
1. Take Mastery ($1,999) - learn agents
2. Take Infrastructure ($3,999) - learn ops
3. Total: $4,998 (sometimes we bundle for discount)

**If you already know agents:** You can go straight to Infrastructure.

**If you're brand new to agents:** Start with Mastery, then Infrastructure 1-2 months later.

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### Q: What tools/services do I need to take Infrastructure Mastery?

**A:** You need:

**Required (Free):**
- Computer (any OS)
- Internet
- Text editor

**For labs (Free/Cheap):**
- VirtualBox or UTM (free, run Proxmox locally)
- OR cheap VPS ($3-5/month) to follow along

**Nice to have:**
- Basic Linux familiarity (we teach this)
- Command line comfort (we teach this)

**Cost estimate for labs:** $0-30 total (if you buy VPS)

**Real talk:** You don't need to buy hardware. You can do everything on a virtual machine or cheap cloud server.

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### Q: Is Infrastructure Mastery for developers only?

**A:** **No.** It's for anyone running agents at scale.

**Who takes it:**
- Developers (yes)
- DevOps engineers (yes)
- System administrators (yes)
- Non-technical founders (yes, if willing to learn)
- Technical CTOs (yes)
- Tech-savvy operators (yes)

**What we teach:**
- Infrastructure basics (not advanced DevOps)
- Proxmox fundamentals (we start from scratch)
- Debian + Linux basics (we start from scratch)
- Monitoring + alerting (we build it with you)

**Real talk:** If you can follow a checklist, you can do this. It's not as hard as it sounds.

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### Q: How much Linux/Proxmox experience do I need?

**A:** **You don't need any.** We teach from the beginning.

**What we cover (from scratch):**
- Linux fundamentals
- Command line basics
- Proxmox setup + usage
- Virtual machines
- Networking
- Storage
- Backup + recovery

**By the end, you'll know:**
- How to set up Proxmox
- How to deploy agents
- How to monitor everything
- How to survive when things break

**This isn't a developer course.** It's a "how to run production infrastructure" course.

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### Q: What's a typical use case for Infrastructure Mastery?

**A:** Here are real examples:

**Scenario 1: Freelancer**
- Building agents for clients
- Wants to host them professionally
- Takes Infrastructure to know what she's doing
- Now can offer "managed hosting" as a service

**Scenario 2: Startup**
- Built 5 agents internally
- Growing team, more agents coming
- Needs reliable, monitored infrastructure
- Takes Infrastructure to set it up properly

**Scenario 3: Enterprise**
- CTO wants to evaluate OpenClaw
- Needs to understand infrastructure implications
- Takes Infrastructure to evaluate properly
- Can then decide on rollout

**Scenario 4: Career Changer**
- Non-technical founder
- Wants to understand infrastructure
- Takes Infrastructure
- Can now talk to engineers as peer

**Bottom line:** If you're running agents (for yourself or others), Infrastructure Mastery is the next logical step.

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### Q: What if my agents are already running on cloud (AWS/GCP)?

**A:** **Infrastructure Mastery is still valuable**, even if you use cloud.

**You'll learn:**
- How infrastructure works (clouds just abstract this)
- What to monitor (applies to cloud too)
- How to troubleshoot (critical for any platform)
- Self-healing patterns (useful anywhere)
- Cost optimization (applies to cloud)

**You can apply this knowledge:**
- AWS/GCP/Azure (same principles)
- Docker + Kubernetes (we teach this too)
- Hybrid (cloud + on-premise)

**Or you might realize:** "You know what, I'd rather run Proxmox" (that's fine too)

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### Q: How much does it cost to run the infrastructure?

**A:** **Depends on your setup.** Here are realistic costs:

**Small setup (1-3 agents):**
- Proxmox on old laptop = $0
- Or cheap cloud VPS = $5-10/month

**Medium setup (5-10 agents):**
- Dedicated small server = $50-100/month
- Or cloud VPS = $20-50/month

**Large setup (50+ agents):**
- Hybrid setup = $200-500+/month
- Depends heavily on scale + usage

**Real infrastructure cost for most:** $20-100/month.

**I'll teach you:** How to start cheap + scale as you grow.

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### Q: Do I get a lab environment to practice on?

**A:** **Yes. You have multiple options:**

**Option 1: Local lab (free)**
- Download Proxmox ISO
- Run on VirtualBox/UTM on your computer
- Practice everything locally
- Zero cost

**Option 2: Cloud lab ($5-10/month)**
- Rent cheap VPS (Linode, DigitalOcean, Vultr)
- We provide deployment scripts
- More realistic than local
- You own the infrastructure

**Option 3: Sandbox environment (included)**
- We provide a shared lab
- Pre-configured for exercises
- Access during course
- Good for learning

**Most students:** Use combination of local + cheap cloud lab. Total cost: $10-20 for the month.

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## GENERAL OPENCLAW

### Q: What is OpenClaw?

**A:** OpenClaw is an AI agent framework that makes it easy to build autonomous agents without coding.

**Here's the super simple version:**
- Tell it what you want done
- It builds an AI agent to do it
- You can run it locally, on cloud, anywhere
- It's open-source + free

**Real example:**
- You say: "Build me an agent that researches markets and creates a TAM analysis"
- It builds: ProductMaker agent (took 32 seconds)
- You get: Full market analysis in one run

**What makes it special:**
- No coding required (but can customize with code)
- Open-source (you own it)
- Privacy-first (runs locally)
- Extensible (add your own capabilities)

**Who uses it:**
- Freelancers (build agents to offer as services)
- Startups (automate research + operations)
- Enterprises (internal AI teams)
- Hobbyists (just for fun)

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### Q: Is OpenClaw free?

**A:** **The software is free.** Training + services have costs.

**Free:**
- OpenClaw framework (open-source, GitHub)
- Documentation
- Community support (Discord)

**Paid (what we offer):**
- Training courses (learn how to use it)
- Mastery program (expert guidance)
- Infrastructure support (how to run it)
- Consulting services (custom help)

**Think of it like:** Linux is free (OS), but you might pay for Red Hat support.

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### Q: Where do I get started with OpenClaw?

**A:** Here's the path:

**Step 1: Learn what's possible** ($29)
- Buy PDF ($29)
- Read success case study
- See real examples
- Decide if you want to go deeper

**Step 2: Learn how to build** ($199)
- Take Starter Course
- Build 2 practice agents
- Get comfortable with the tool

**Step 3: Build for real** ($1,999)
- Take Mastery Program
- Build 3 production agents
- Get expert feedback
- Join job board

**Step 4: Run at scale** ($3,999)
- Take Infrastructure Mastery
- Learn ops + monitoring
- Run professionally

**You don't need all 4.** Most people do Steps 1-3. Infrastructure is only if you need it.

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### Q: Can I use OpenClaw for [specific use case]?

**A:** Probably yes. Here are common uses:

✅ **Market research:** Build research agents (ProductMaker example)
✅ **Data analysis:** Build agents that analyze + summarize
✅ **Content creation:** Build agents that write + edit
✅ **Customer support:** Build agents that answer questions
✅ **Automation:** Build agents that do repetitive tasks
✅ **Training:** Build agents that teach + quiz
✅ **Workflow optimization:** Build agents that manage workflows

**Want to know if it works for your specific case?** Describe it and I'll tell you if OpenClaw is the right tool.

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### Q: Is OpenClaw hard to learn?

**A:** **Not if you take the right path.**

**What makes it easy:**
- No coding required to start
- You learn by doing (build real agents)
- Instructor guidance (in Mastery)
- Community help (Discord)
- Full documentation

**What takes time:**
- Understanding AI concepts (we teach this)
- Designing good agents (we show examples)
- Debugging when stuck (we help)

**Realistic timeline:**
- **1 day:** Understand what OpenClaw is
- **1 week:** Build your first agent
- **2 weeks:** Comfortable with basics (Mastery)
- **1 month:** Building confidently
- **3 months:** Advanced patterns

**Real talk:** It's not harder than learning Excel. Probably easier than learning a new programming language.

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### Q: How is OpenClaw different from [other AI tool]?

**A:** Great question. Here's how we compare to common alternatives:

**vs. ChatGPT/Claude (AI chatbots):**
- ChatGPT: Great for questions, but no automation
- OpenClaw: Automates tasks, runs 24/7, repeatable

**vs. n8n/Zapier (workflow tools):**
- n8n: Great for connecting tools, limited AI
- OpenClaw: AI-powered automation, smarter decisions

**vs. LangChain (developer framework):**
- LangChain: For developers who code
- OpenClaw: For anyone (code optional)

**vs. Custom AI (hiring developers):**
- Custom: Expensive ($20-50K), slow (months)
- OpenClaw: Affordable ($2K), fast (days)

**OpenClaw's superpower:** Easy + powerful. Non-technical people can build sophisticated agents.

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### Q: What's included in the free OpenClaw community?

**A:** OpenClaw is open-source. Here's what you get:

**Free (always):**
- Framework + source code
- Documentation
- Discord community (1,000+ members)
- GitHub discussions
- Community tutorials + templates

**Not free (optional):**
- Training courses (learn faster with guidance)
- Managed hosting (pay for server)
- Premium support (response time guarantee)

**My take:** Free community is great for learning. Training courses are worth it if you want to go faster.

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### Q: Can I get help building my specific agent?

**A:** **Yes, in a few ways:**

**Option 1: Community (free)**
- Ask in Discord
- Community helps (usually fast)
- Good for questions

**Option 2: Office hours (included with Mastery)**
- Live Q&A each week
- Get feedback on your agent
- Ask instructor directly

**Option 3: 1:1 Consulting ($250/hr)**
- Custom session with expert
- Design agent for you
- Review your agent
- Optimize performance

**Option 4: Full design service**
- We design the whole agent
- You get complete solution
- Higher cost, done faster

**My recommendation:** Start with Mastery (office hours are gold), then add 1:1 consulting if you need extra help.

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### Q: Is there an API I can use?

**A:** **Yes.** OpenClaw has an API for:

✅ Triggering agents
✅ Getting results
✅ Creating agents programmatically
✅ Managing infrastructure

**Documentation:** In our docs (full API reference)

**When you need this:** Usually in Mastery or Infrastructure courses (we cover it there)

**Can't find what you need?** Email and I'll point you to the right resources or connect you with Clark (our product lead).

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## COMMUNITY & CAREERS

### Q: What's the alumni community like?

**A:** **It's active and helpful.** Here's what you get:

**Discord:**
- #introductions (say hi to 500+ alumni)
- #projects (show what you're building)
- #jobs (job board + opportunities)
- #ideas (brainstorm + feedback)
- #wins (celebrate successes)
- #help (peer support)

**Activities:**
- Weekly office hours (with me)
- Monthly webinars (advanced topics)
- Mastermind groups (peer-led)
- Collaboration channels (find teammates)

**Network access:**
- 500+ alumni (growing)
- Skill sharing
- Job opportunities
- Collaboration potential

**Real benefit:** Your classmates become your network. Some team up, some hire each other, some become friends.

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### Q: Is there a job board?

**A:** **Yes! It's included with Mastery.**

**What's on it:**
- **Jobs:** Companies hiring for AI/agents roles
- **Contracts:** Freelance projects
- **Services:** Agencies offering custom agents
- **Partnerships:** People looking to team up

**How it works:**
- Post once (takes 2 min)
- Alumni see your profile
- Interested parties contact you
- Make deals (we're not involved)

**Real outcomes:** Several alumni have gotten jobs, clients, or partnerships through the board.

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### Q: Can I use OpenClaw agents as a service business?

**A:** **Absolutely. That's a main use case.**

**Here's how it works:**
1. Learn to build agents (Mastery)
2. Find clients who need automation
3. Build agents for them ($3K-10K per project)
4. Host + maintain the agents
5. Charge monthly recurring or project fee

**Real example:**
- Freelancer takes Mastery ($1,999)
- Gets first 3 client projects ($3K each = $9K)
- ROI in 1 month
- Now has recurring revenue stream

**We help with:**
- Portfolio building (case studies)
- Pricing guidance
- Sales playbook
- Finding clients (job board, partnerships)

**Want to explore this?** Talk to me about service business licensing.

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### Q: Are there career opportunities with OpenClaw?

**A:** **Yes, we hire from our community.**

**Current opportunities:**
- Instructors (teach courses)
- Community managers (run Discord/events)
- Content creators (create tutorials)
- Consultants (help clients)
- Partners (resell training)

**How to get involved:**
- Take Mastery (show you know the material)
- Participate in community (show you're helpful)
- Email me your interest (tell me what role appeals)
- We talk about fit + opportunities

**Real path:** 40% of our team came from community.

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### Q: Can I white-label OpenClaw training?

**A:** **Yes. We offer white-label licensing.**

**How it works:**
- You buy license ($5K-10K/month)
- Get all training materials + curriculum
- Rebrand under your name
- Run cohorts, sell seats
- Revenue share: 50/50 after $10K revenue

**Example:**
- Buy license ($5K/month)
- Run 2 cohorts/month (25 students each = $100K revenue)
- You keep 50% ($50K) after cost
- We keep 50% ($50K)
- Everyone wins

**Requirements:**
- You have audience (email list, marketing channel)
- You can teach or hire instructor
- You promote the program
- You support students

**Interested?** Email and we'll discuss details + pricing.

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## Additional Resources

### Helpful Links
- **OpenClaw Docs:** https://docs.openclaw.ai
- **GitHub:** https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
- **Discord:** https://discord.gg/openclaw
- **Twitter:** @openclaw_io

### Contact Support
- **Email:** support@openclaw.io (responses within 4 hours)
- **Discord:** @Lana in #support
- **Twitter/X:** @openclaw_io (public support, DM for private)

### Still have questions?
**Email me directly:** lana@openclaw.io
I answer personally, usually within 1-2 hours.

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## FAQ Status & Updates

**Last Updated:** March 19, 2026
**Maintained by:** Lana (VP Customer Support)
**Update frequency:** Weekly (based on support tickets)
**Questions to add?** Email me or post in Discord #feedback

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**The goal of this FAQ:** Answer 90% of questions without needing to email. If it's not here, we'll add it!

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