Frequently Asked Questions

CIFA (Commodity Intelligence Forecast Agent) is an AI-powered commodity market analysis tool. It generates professional forecast reports for 37 commodities across 8 categories, providing price predictions, market analysis, and strategic recommendations for procurement and finance professionals.

CIFA uses artificial intelligence (Google Gemini) to analyze market data, news, and trends from multiple authoritative sources. The AI synthesizes this information to create comprehensive forecast reports with price predictions, risk assessments, and actionable recommendations.

Important: All reports are AI-generated and should be used for informational purposes only. We recommend verifying critical information and consulting with professionals before making business decisions.

CIFA covers 37 commodities across 8 categories:

• Agricultural: Wheat, Corn, Rice, Soybeans, Sugar, Coffee, Cocoa, Palm Oil
• Building Materials: Cement, Glass, Gypsum, Brick
• Fiber & Textiles: Cotton, Wool, Polyester Fiber
• Metals: Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Zinc, Nickel, Lead
• Forest Products: Lumber, Plywood, Particleboard, Paper
• Polymers: HDPE, LDPE, PP, PVC, PET
• Chemicals: Caustic Soda, Sulfuric Acid, Ammonia
• Energy: Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Coal

Creating an account is simple:

1. Click "Get Started" on the homepage
2. Enter your email address
3. Check your email for the magic link
4. Click the link to verify and log in

No password required - we use secure email-based authentication.

During the free launch period (until March 1, 2026), all registered users receive 15 free credits. Each report generation uses 1 credit. Additional credits will be available for purchase when paid plans launch.

Report generation typically takes 60-90 seconds. The AI analyzes real-time market data, synthesizes information from multiple sources, and generates a comprehensive forecast during this time.

Yes! After a report is generated, you can export it as a professional PDF document. The PDF includes all sections: executive summary, price forecasts, market analysis, and legal disclaimers.

CIFA provides informational forecasts to help with procurement planning and budgeting. Our reports should not be construed as:

• Investment advice
• Financial advice
• Legal advice
• Recommendations to buy or sell securities or commodities

Always consult with qualified professionals before making financial or business decisions.

CIFA forecasts are generated by AI analyzing current market data and trends. While we strive for accuracy, commodity markets are inherently unpredictable and influenced by many factors including geopolitical events, weather, and economic conditions.

Our forecasts should be used as one input among many in your decision-making process, not as the sole basis for business decisions.

Yes. We take data security seriously:

• All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS)
• Authentication is handled securely via Supabase
• We only collect essential data (email, usage)
• We never sell your personal information

See our Privacy Policy for full details.

CIFA is currently in a free launch period until March 1, 2026. During this time, all features are available at no cost. Paid subscription plans will be introduced after the launch period ends.

After March 1, 2026, we will introduce paid subscription plans. Current users will be notified in advance about pricing and will have the option to continue with a paid plan or use a free tier with limited features.

Since CIFA is currently free, refunds don't apply. When paid plans launch, we will offer a 14-day satisfaction guarantee for new subscribers. See our Refund Policy for details.

For questions, feedback, or support, please email us at:

tulu@tluconsulting.com

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 1-2 business days.

We appreciate your feedback! Please email us at tulu@tluconsulting.com with:

• A description of the issue or suggestion
• Steps to reproduce (for bugs)
• Screenshots if applicable