Frequently asked questions

GENERAL PLATFORM QUESTIONS

1. What exactly is Immuniscan?

Immuniscan is a hardware-enforced, policy-driven authorization platform that verifies animal identity, health, and regulatory compliance at the point of movement or access.

2. Is Immuniscan a database or registry?

No. Immuniscan is not a passive database. It is an active authorization system that evaluates rules and returns enforceable outcomes.

3. Is Immuniscan global?

Yes. Immuniscan is designed for global deployment and supports jurisdiction-specific rules, policies, and enforcement logic.

4. Does Immuniscan replace veterinarians or regulators?

No. Immuniscan enforces decisions based on existing regulations and verified data. It does not replace professional judgment or regulatory authority.

5. Does Immuniscan work offline?

Yes. Immuniscan devices authorize animals offline and securely synchronize records when connectivity is restored.

6. Are Immuniscan devices general RFID readers?

No. Immuniscan devices are proprietary authorization terminals built specifically for regulated environments.

7. What microchip standards are supported?

ISO 11784 / 11785, FDX-B, HDX, EMID, glass microchips, and electronic ear tags.

8. Can Immuniscan devices be leased?

Yes. Smart Handheld™ and Smart Wand™ devices are available for monthly lease.

9. What is the Bluetooth Microchip Reader used for?

It is used for preparation and accuracy workflows, not enforcement or authorization.

10. Do devices support barcode scanning?

Yes. The Smart Handheld™ supports barcode scanning for pharmaceutical and vaccine workflows.

DEVICES & HARDWARE

AUTHORIZATION & DECISIONS

11. What does an “authorization” mean?

An authorization is a policy-based decision indicating whether an animal is permitted to move or access a location at that moment.

12. What authorization outcomes are possible?

Authorized, Conditionally Authorized, or Not Authorized.

13. Who sets authorization rules?

Rules are configured based on jurisdiction, regulation, and organizational policy.

14. Are authorization decisions logged?

Yes. Every authorization event is logged with timestamp, location, device ID, and outcome.

15. Can authorization rules differ by location?

Yes. Rules are location-aware and jurisdiction-specific.

16. Is Immuniscan only for airlines?

No. It is used across air, sea, rail, road, venues, facilities, and borders.

17. Can Immuniscan be used at hotels and restaurants?

Yes. It verifies animals before entry to public and private venues.

18. Is Immuniscan suitable for shelters and rescues?

Yes. It supports intake, transfers, and adoption workflows.

19. Does Immuniscan support livestock and equine?

Yes. Immuniscan supports all animal categories.

20. Can Immuniscan be used at borders and quarantine centers?

Yes. It is designed for enforcement at ports of entry and inspection zones.

USE CASES & DEPLOYMENT

BIOSECURITY & PUBLIC HEALTH

21. Why is animal movement a biosecurity concern?

Unverified movement increases disease transmission risk and regulatory exposure.

22. Does Immuniscan prevent disease spread?

Immuniscan enforces verification before movement, reducing exposure risk.

23. Does Immuniscan track disease outbreaks?

Immuniscan records authorization events but does not diagnose disease.

24. Does Immuniscan support emergency restrictions?

Yes. Policies can be updated rapidly to reflect emergency controls.

25. Is Immuniscan used during outbreaks?

Yes. It supports rapid enforcement during disease events.

26. Is data encrypted?

No. It is used across air, sea, rail, road, venues, facilities, and borders.

27. Who owns the data?

Customers retain ownership of their operational data, subject to law.

28. Does Immuniscan sell data?

No. Immuniscan does not sell data.

29. Is data shared with governments?

Only when required by law or authorized by the customer.

30. Is Immuniscan GDPR-aware?

Yes. The platform is designed to support GDPR-aligned principles.

DATA, SECURITY & PRIVACY

COMMERCIAL & PROCUREMENT

31. How is pricing structured?

Pricing includes devices plus authorization access.

32. Is there per-scan pricing?

Yes. Authorization pricing starts at published rates and scales with volume.

33. Are enterprise contracts available?

Yes. Enterprise and government agreements are supported.

34. Can we use purchase orders?

Yes. PO and invoicing workflows are supported.

35. Is leasing available globally?

Leasing availability may vary by region and agreement.

36. Is Immuniscan legally binding?

Immuniscan enforces policies but does not replace legal authority.

37. Does Immuniscan guarantee acceptance by third parties?

No. Final acceptance remains with the authority or venue.

38. Can access be revoked?

Yes. Authorization may be denied or revoked based on policy.

39. What happens if a device is lost?

Devices can be remotely disabled.

40. Is there audit support?

Yes. Authorization logs are audit-grade.

LEGAL & OPERATIONAL

SUPPORT & SCALING

41. Does Immuniscan scale nationally?

Yes. It is designed for national and multi-agency deployments.

42. Can policies be updated remotely?

Yes. Policy updates can be pushed securely.

43. Is training required?

Minimal training is required due to clear authorization outcomes.

44. Is technical support available?

Yes. Support options vary by agreement.

45. Is Immuniscan cloud-only?

No. It supports hybrid and offline operation.

46. Does Immuniscan support all animals?

Yes. Companion, livestock, equine, exotics, birds, and more.

47. Is Immuniscan patent-protected?

Yes. The platform is protected by intellectual property filings.

48. Can Immuniscan integrate with other systems?

Yes. Integration options are available.

49. Can Immuniscan be white-labeled?

No. Immuniscan is deployed as an authorization standard.

50. Who should use Immuniscan?

Any organization responsible for animal movement, access, or compliance.