Questions

What coaches ask us.

How does the judge actually judge?

The room records every speaker on their own track. The judge reads the full transcript, scores each speech against the format's rubric, and hands back a ballot where every number carries the quote behind it. You can read a real ballot.

Can a human check the AI's verdict?

Yes. Any report can be sent to a vetted human judge, who listens to the flagged passages, checks the scores against the rubric, and confirms, corrects, or rejects the report. The price is shown before you ask.

What do students need to join a debate?

A free account, a browser, and a microphone. Debaters join by invitation, debate live in the room, and read their own reports. Creating and scheduling debates is the coach's side of the house.

What happens if a debater doesn't show up?

The chair calls the roll and the debate waits until the cast is present. The host can keep waiting, start without the absent seat, or fill it with an AI sparring partner so the round still runs.

Is my students' data used to train AI?

No, not unless you say so. Debates never enter our reference material without the venue's explicit consent, and the consent switch sits in your own settings. Recordings belong to your program.

Which debate formats does it run?

WSDC, Public Forum, Lincoln–Douglas, British Parliamentary, CNDF, and head-to-head practice rounds, with the format's real speech order, clocks, protected minutes, and crossfires conducted by the room itself.

What does it cost after the trial?

Every plan buys judged rounds a month, priced in CAD and billed monthly. The trial is 30 days or 5 judged debates, whichever comes first, and converts only if you stay. See the plans.

Can we run tournaments?

Organization plans include tournaments: teams register, every round pairs itself, each pairing agrees its own debate time, and standings and the bracket keep themselves up to date.

Something else? Talk to us and we'll get back to you.