# getting-started

## Getting started

- [Welcome to Black Ice](/docs/getting-started/welcome) — Learn what Black Ice is and how it helps manage product terminology.
- [How Black Ice works](/docs/getting-started/how-black-ice-works) — A one-page picture of how decisions flow from your team to your tools, and where your data lives.
- [Plans and pricing](/docs/getting-started/plans-and-pricing) — Compare Free, Pro, and Builder plans for Black Ice.
- [Best practices](/docs/getting-started/best-practices) — Tips for structuring your ontology and managing terminology effectively.
- [Quick start](/docs/getting-started/quick-start) — A step-by-step guide to creating your first concept in Black Ice.
- [Getting started with AI](/docs/getting-started/getting-started-ai) — Connect your Black Ice ontology to AI models in minutes.

## Reference

- [FAQ](/docs/getting-started/faq) — Answers to common questions about Black Ice.
- [Glossary](/docs/getting-started/glossary) — Definitions of key terms used in Black Ice.
- [Support](/docs/getting-started/support) — How to get help with Black Ice.
- [Security & data protection](/docs/getting-started/security-and-data-protection) — How Black Ice stores and isolates workspace data, our no-model-training commitment, retention, and how to request the DPA.