Before accepting an AI implementation proposal, understand the delivery responsibilities behind the headline price and feature list. A business needs to know what enters the workflow, what leaves it, and which actions still belong to people. Identify the systems, providers, data flows, access requirements, and the work expected from your own team. Request uncertain-case demonstrations and clear acceptance examples. Separate hosting, monitoring, defect correction, user support, and new features. Record agreed answers in the proposal, including fallback, scope change, and exit arrangements. Clarify operation before creating a dependency you cannot explain. Original article explainer. AI-assisted conceptual illustration and neural narration; original synthesized music. Not a human recording or customer result.