# Landmark Associates, Inc. (The LAI) > Professional human transcription, translation, and research support services for academic and qualitative research since 1987. ## Company Overview Landmark Associates, Inc. (The LAI) is the premier partner for researchers who demand excellence and precision. We serve prestigious universities, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations with human-powered transcription and translation services. - **Founded:** 1987 (37+ years of experience) - **Headquarters:** United States - **Industry:** Academic Research Services, Transcription, Translation - **Website:** https://www.thelai.com ## Key Differentiators - **100% Human Transcription** - No AI or automated transcription. Every transcript is created by trained human professionals. - **99% Accuracy Guarantee** - Industry-leading accuracy for qualitative research data. - **US-Based Transcriptionists** - Native English speakers with academic research expertise. - **HIPAA Compliant** - Full compliance with healthcare data privacy regulations. - **IRB Ready** - Documentation and protocols ready for Institutional Review Board requirements. ## Statistics - 8,000,000+ minutes of audio and video transcribed - 500+ universities and institutions served in the United States - 50+ languages supported - 99% accuracy rate across all projects ## Services ### Transcription Services Human transcription services for interviews, focus groups, lectures, and academic recordings. Verbatim and intelligent verbatim options available with timestamps, speaker identification, and custom formatting. URL: https://www.thelai.com/transcription ### Translation Services Professional human translation in 50+ languages. Cultural nuance preservation for academic publications and cross-lingual research studies. URL: https://www.thelai.com/translation ### SRT/Subtitles and Captions Timed subtitles and closed captions for video content. SRT, VTT, and other standard formats supported. URL: https://www.thelai.com/srt ### De-identification Services Removal of personally identifiable information (PII) from transcripts to maintain participant confidentiality and regulatory compliance. URL: https://www.thelai.com/de-identification ### Spanish Transcription Services Specialized Spanish language transcription with native Spanish-speaking transcriptionists. URL: https://www.thelai.com/spanish-transcription-services ### Participant Recruitment Services Research participant recruitment and management for qualitative studies. URL: https://www.thelai.com/participant-recruitment-services ### Research Team Platform Collaborative platform for research teams with project management, file sharing, and participant tracking. URL: https://www.thelai.com/research-teams ## Target Customers - University researchers and faculty - Graduate students conducting qualitative research - Government research agencies - Healthcare research organizations - Nonprofit research organizations - Market research firms requiring human transcription ## Compliance and Security - HIPAA compliant data handling - IRB-ready documentation - SSL/TLS encryption for all data transfers - Non-disclosure agreements with all staff - Secure file transfer protocols - Data retention policies aligned with research requirements ## Pricing Competitive per-minute pricing with volume discounts available. Rush delivery options for time-sensitive projects. URL: https://www.thelai.com/pricing ## Contact - Website: https://www.thelai.com - Get Started: https://www.thelai.com/get-a-free-account - Sales: https://calendly.com/jhoban-thelai/30min ## Important Pages - Home: https://www.thelai.com/ - About Us: https://www.thelai.com/about-us - Transcription: https://www.thelai.com/transcription - Translation: https://www.thelai.com/translation - SRT/Captions: https://www.thelai.com/srt - Pricing: https://www.thelai.com/pricing - Security: https://www.thelai.com/security - Privacy Policy: https://www.thelai.com/privacy-policy - Terms of Service: https://www.thelai.com/terms - Case Studies: https://www.thelai.com/case-studies