> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://doc.thordata.com/doc/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://doc.thordata.com/doc/faq/product-problem/multimodal-dataset/how-do-i-buy-a-thordata-dataset-or-get-started.md).

# How do I buy a Thordata dataset or get started?

Getting started takes four steps: browse the catalog at datamall.thordata.com and submit your requirements (or a custom request), confirm the data scope and delivery plan with a consultant, receive the data through secure encrypted delivery, and complete acceptance with full delivery documentation.

In practice, most buyers start by filtering the catalog by modality — video, audio, image, text, question bank, embodied AI, or 3D — and requesting a free sample to validate format and quality. If your use case needs something not in the catalog (a specific language, scene, or annotation scheme), submit a custom requirement instead: the system generates a requirements list and cost estimate, and a consultant works with you to define data scope, delivery method, and acceptance criteria. After delivery, you receive a delivery checklist, field dictionary, and quality report, with after-sales support to follow up on any issues.