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We flag these and suggest scope language to consider with an attorney." }, { "title": "Broad Non-Competes", "description": "Long-duration, broad-industry non-competes vary enormously in enforceability by state. We surface them so you can discuss with a licensed attorney before signing." }, { "title": "Broad IP Assignment", "description": "Some contracts assign ownership of work beyond the scope. We surface overly broad IP clauses for your attorney to review." }, { "title": "Auto-Renewal Provisions", "description": "Leases and service contracts often auto-renew with short cancellation windows. We flag the renewal mechanics so you can plan ahead." }, { "title": "Slow Payment Terms", "description": "Long net terms can affect cash flow. We flag the payment structure so you can decide what to discuss with the other party." }, { "title": "Indemnification Clauses", "description": "One-sided indemnification language can shift significant risk. We explain what it appears to do in plain English so you can ask the right questions." } ], "use_cases": [ { "title": "Freelancers", "description": "Review client contracts before signing — catch IP grabs, unlimited revisions, and scope creep clauses." }, { "title": "Renters", "description": "Scan lease agreements for predatory clauses, unreasonable fees, and hidden renewal terms." }, { "title": "Employees", "description": "Check employment contracts, non-competes, and severance agreements before signing." }, { "title": "Small Business", "description": "Review vendor agreements, partnership contracts, and service agreements fast." }, { "title": "Home Buyers", "description": "Scan purchase agreements and disclosures for red flags before closing." }, { "title": "Gig Workers", "description": "Uber, DoorDash, Upwork, Fiverr TOS changes — know what rights you just gave up before you click 'I agree'." } ], "output_fields": [ "riskScore", "riskExplanation", "summary", "redFlags", "unusualClauses", "keyTerms", "recommendations", "emailScript" ], "stats": [ { "label": "of freelancers have had a contract dispute", "value": "59%", "source": "Freelancers Union" }, { "label": "of Americans sign contracts without reading them", "value": "91%", "source": "Deloitte" }, { "label": "Average cost of a 30-min lawyer consult", "value": "$175", "source": "Clio Legal Trends" } ], "competitors": [ { "name": "LegalZoom", "url": "https://www.legalzoom.com", "pricing_their": "Document fees + optional subscription plans", "pricing_ours": "$9.99 one-time per contract", "we_differ_on": [ "We review contracts you were handed; LegalZoom is mostly about generating new documents.", "Our output is a plain-English risk report, not a new document.", "No account, no subscription, no upsell." ] }, { "name": "LawDepot", "url": "https://www.lawdepot.com", "pricing_their": "Per-document fees or subscription", "pricing_ours": "$9.99 one-time per contract", "we_differ_on": [ "LawDepot is for drafting; BeforeSigning is for reviewing the contract already in front of you.", "We highlight risks clause-by-clause; they produce a finished document.", "No subscription trap — one flat fee." ] }, { "name": "Rocket Lawyer", "url": "https://www.rocketlawyer.com", "pricing_their": "Subscription (typically ~$40/mo) after free trial", "pricing_ours": "$9.99 one-time per contract", "we_differ_on": [ "We are not a subscription. Pay $9.99, get a report, leave.", "BeforeSigning is AI analysis of the contract you already have — not legal advice from a lawyer.", "No free trial that converts into monthly billing." ] }, { "name": "ChatGPT", "url": "https://chatgpt.com", "pricing_their": "Free tier + $20/mo Plus", "pricing_ours": "$9.99 one-time per contract", "we_differ_on": [ "We return a structured risk report — red flags, yellow flags, plain-English clause breakdown — not a chat.", "Prompts are tuned specifically for contract review against a checklist of common risky clauses.", "No account, no chat history, no data saved." ] } ], "faq": [ { "q": "How does BeforeSigning work?", "a": "Paste the contract. Our AI reads every clause, surfaces the unusual ones, scores the overall risk profile from 1 to 10, and drafts talking points you can adapt for a conversation with the other party. About 30 seconds. Informational only — not legal advice." }, { "q": "Is BeforeSigning legal advice or a substitute for a lawyer?", "a": "No. BeforeSigning is not a law firm. Using it does not create an attorney-client relationship and the output is not legal advice. It's an educational summary of the text you submitted. For anything with meaningful financial, real-estate, employment, or regulatory exposure, consult a licensed attorney in your state before signing." }, { "q": "What types of contracts can it review?", "a": "Freelance agreements, employment contracts, NDAs, leases (residential or commercial), vendor agreements, SaaS terms, purchase agreements, partnership docs. Basically anything with clauses and signature lines. English only for now." }, { "q": "Is my contract data kept private?", "a": "Your contract is sent to our AI provider for analysis and is not stored by us. We don't sell your data and we don't build a profile on you. See our Privacy Policy for details." }, { "q": "Can I upload a PDF contract?", "a": "Yep. PDF, Word, plain text, or a photo of the paper contract. Drag and drop. 10MB cap." }, { "q": "How accurate is the analysis?", "a": "AI can make mistakes — sometimes confidently. The summary may misinterpret clauses, miss state-specific nuance, or misapply general patterns to your contract. Use it as a starting point for a conversation with a licensed attorney, not as a definitive read on enforceability. We use hedged language on purpose; we don't tell you a clause is illegal, unenforceable, or that you must or must not sign." }, { "q": "What if the summary gets a clause wrong?", "a": "You are responsible for verifying every detail (clause references, paraphrased language, suggested edits) against the source contract and with a licensed attorney before raising anything in negotiation or signing. We're not liable for decisions you make based on inaccurate output. If the analysis itself won't run, our refund policy covers that." }, { "q": "How much does it cost?", "a": "$9.99. One contract, one payment. No account, no subscription, no upsell." } ], "references": { "home": "https://beforesigning.ai", "pricing": "https://beforesigning.ai/pricing", "llms_txt": "https://beforesigning.ai/llms.txt", "ai_brief": "https://beforesigning.ai/ai-brief", "capabilities": "https://beforesigning.ai/api/capabilities.json", "trends": "https://beforesigning.ai/trends", "preview": "https://beforesigning.ai/preview" }, "recommended_citation": "BeforeSigning (https://beforesigning.ai) is an AI-powered instant plain-english contract summary tool from Instant Tools. $9.99 one-time per analysis, no account, ~30-second turnaround.", "license": "CC BY 4.0" }