Frequently Asked Questions – TareProgram 90-Day Pilot

What is Tare?

Tare (TareProgram) is a post-processing service for long-baseline GNSS clock comparison data. You send us your data; we return corrected results. We do not disclose the correction method. The method is proprietary and patent-pending. You receive results only—no algorithm, no parameters, no code.

Who can participate in the pilot?

Participation is limited to qualified organizations: universities and research labs, government agencies, and vetted private corporations with a clear need to evaluate GNSS timing or clock comparison. Applications are reviewed individually. Not open signup.

What data can be submitted?

Only data your organization is authorized to share; non-classified and export-compliant. Accepted formats: IGS clock files (.clk, .clk.gz), CGGTTS time-transfer files (.cggtts), and structured CSV as specified at onboarding. Max 500 MB per file; compression accepted. Raw receiver logs, proprietary binary formats, and streaming feeds are not accepted. Full details are in the pilot terms.

What are the pilot scope limits?

Per participant: up to three datasets (each up to 90 days of data), up to three processing runs per dataset, results typically within five business days. One primary technical contact per organization. Deliverables: corrected series, RMS comparison report, summary metrics—no code or parameters. Additional datasets or runs may be considered by mutual agreement.

How long is the pilot and when does this cohort run?

90 days. This cohort runs May 1–July 30, 2026. Ten places are available. Extensions may be possible by mutual agreement after the pilot. The pilot agreement will specify the exact start and end dates.

What do participants receive?

Corrected datasets and statistical comparisons (e.g. before/after RMS). That is all. The correction method is never disclosed. You can evaluate the impact on your own data; you do not receive the algorithm, parameters, or any implementation details. Results are indicative and for evaluation only—we do not guarantee performance for any particular application. Pilot participants will receive priority access to licensing discussions if the technology proceeds to commercial deployment.

How is data handled?

Submitted data is processed in a controlled, offline environment. Transfer is encrypted. The correction runs on systems that do not expose the method. Your data is not used for any purpose other than the pilot and is not shared with third parties. See our Privacy Policy for details.

What does the pilot cost?

Pilot fees are set by segment. For universities, research labs, government agencies, and non-profit research institutions: $45,000 USD for the 90-day period. For commercial organizations (financial services, HFT, telecom, and other for-profit entities): $195,000 USD for the 90-day period. Payment terms are set in the pilot agreement. You must have internal budget approval (or approval pending) before we finalize participation.

Who owns the data and the method?

Your submitted data remains yours. The corrected results we return are for your evaluation; use is limited to evaluation under the pilot agreement. The correction method is Banlys intellectual property. You may not reverse-engineer or attempt to derive the method from the results.

What do the demo results show?

RMS residual reduced by ~45% (17–20 ns after correction).

Our public demonstration uses International GNSS Service (IGS) data. Same data, same metric—only the correction applied. No method is disclosed on the demo page. Results on your data may vary.

How do I apply?

Use the pilot application form. We will review your organization, dataset description, evaluation goals, and budget approval. Qualified applicants receive a pilot agreement, scheduling information, and dataset submission instructions. Applications are typically reviewed within 5–10 business days.

What happens after I apply?

We review your application within 5–10 business days. If accepted, we send a pilot agreement and payment instructions. After we receive payment and the signed agreement, we send upload access, the metadata template, and file-naming convention. You submit datasets through the secure process; we return results typically within five business days per submission.

How do I submit data?

After you sign the pilot agreement, we send upload instructions, the required metadata template, and file-naming convention. Datasets are submitted through a secure process (no unencrypted email). Each submission should include the data file(s) and the metadata file as specified at onboarding.

What's in the pilot agreement?

The pilot agreement covers the fee, term, scope (datasets, runs, turnaround), data handling and confidentiality, deliverables, and that the correction method is not disclosed. We send the agreement after we accept your application.

How long do you keep our data?

We retain submitted data and corrected results for 12 months after the pilot ends (or as required by law). You may request deletion of your data; we will delete or anonymize it subject to our legal and audit obligations.

What if I need to withdraw?

If you withdraw before the pilot start date, we may refund the fee minus a reasonable administration cost (as set in the pilot agreement). Once the pilot has started, fees are non-refundable. See the pilot terms for full details.

Can my organization be declined for other reasons?

We may decline applications from organizations in sanctioned or restricted jurisdictions or where we cannot comply with applicable law. Participation is at our sole discretion.