Frequently asked questions
Is Sūveryn open source?
Yes. The core platform (installer, model serving, chat interface) is released under the AGPL license, so it stays auditable and usable even if Sūveryn Labs disappears or changes direction. Premium connectors to third-party systems (DMS, SharePoint, cloud storage) and management tooling are proprietary and sold through certified partners.
Why did you choose open source?
Two reasons. First, trust: when software touches privileged client files, being able to inspect exactly what it does is a stronger guarantee than taking a vendor's word for it, which matters more here than in most software categories. Second, continuity: an AGPL core means Sūveryn keeps working, and can keep being maintained by anyone, even if Sūveryn Labs the company doesn't outlast the software. Your investment in setting it up survives us.
Does it work without an internet connection?
Yes. Sūveryn supports three network modes: fully connected, outbound-blocked, and fully air-gapped. In air-gapped mode, nothing on the device ever needs to reach the internet, including for software updates, which can be applied from verified offline media.
Where does our data go?
Nowhere. Sūveryn runs entirely on hardware you choose, inside your own office. Documents, queries and model activity never leave the premises unless you explicitly connect a cloud-based premium connector.
Does this meet legal-industry guidance on AI use?
Yes. Belgium's OVB/AVOCATS.BE guidance (January 2025) permits confidential material in AI tools only within a closed environment, inside the perimeter of the own office. The CCBE (Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe), the EU-wide body for lawyers, reached the same conclusion for the whole of Europe in its Guide on the Use of Generative AI by Lawyers (October 2025): lawyers may not input personal, confidential or client-related information into AI tools that retain or expose it. An on-premise, air-gap-capable appliance is a direct fit for both, unlike cloud-based legal AI tools.
What hardware does it run on?
Whatever you choose, from a modest trial machine to a dedicated GPU server for larger offices. Sūveryn doesn't sell hardware; certified partners help size, install and support the right configuration for your office.
How much does it cost?
Sūveryn Open is free and self-hosted. Sūveryn Enterprise pricing (certified builds, premium connectors, support and SLAs) is shared directly as it's finalized. Join the waitlist to be notified.
Is Sūveryn available today?
Not yet. Sūveryn is currently in development, and this site is capturing interest ahead of launch rather than selling a finished product. Join the waitlist for the edition that fits you.
Which AI models does Sūveryn run?
Sūveryn launches with Mistral's open-weight models, chosen for their permissive Apache 2.0 license and shared European roots. Support for other open-weight models, including Qwen, is planned as the platform matures, so you're never locked into a single model provider. Every model runs entirely on your own hardware, regardless of who develops it.
Where does the name "Sūveryn" come from?
Sūveryn is a phonetic respelling of "sovereign," reflecting the idea at the core of the platform: sovereignty over your own data, on your own premises, under your own control. The macron over the u marks the long vowel sound.
I'm a developer. Can I contribute?
Yes, once the core repositories are public. Because the core is AGPL, contributions are welcome once it ships; register interest below and you'll be notified the moment the repos go live.
