Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Before You Sign ("Service", "we", "us", "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE OUR SERVICE. Your use of the Service constitutes your binding acceptance of these Terms, including all disclaimers and limitations of liability.

2. CRITICAL AI DISCLAIMER - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

⚠️ THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT SECTION OF THESE TERMS:

Our Service uses artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models to analyze contract documents. BY USING OUR SERVICE, YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE THAT:

• AI IS INHERENTLY UNPREDICTABLE: We have NO control over the specific outputs generated by AI. AI systems can and do produce errors, hallucinations, omissions, and inaccuracies without warning.
• NO ACCURACY GUARANTEE: We make ABSOLUTELY NO warranties, representations, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or correctness of ANY AI-generated analysis.
• AI MAY BE COMPLETELY WRONG: The AI may misinterpret clauses, miss critical terms, provide incorrect legal information, misstate laws, overlook important issues, or generate completely fabricated information.
• NOT LEGAL ADVICE: AI-generated analysis is NOT legal advice and must NOT be relied upon as such under ANY circumstances.
• NO ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP: Use of this Service does NOT create any attorney-client relationship or any professional relationship.
• AI LIMITATIONS: AI technology has fundamental limitations and cannot replace human judgment, legal expertise, or professional advice.
• YOUR RISK: You use ALL AI analysis entirely at your own risk.
• VERIFICATION REQUIRED: You MUST independently verify ALL information provided by our Service before relying on it in any way.

3. NOT LEGAL ADVICE - DISCLAIMER

THE SERVICE DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE.

NOTHING on this Service constitutes legal advice, professional advice, or any form of professional consultation. We are NOT a law firm. We are NOT lawyers. We do NOT provide legal services. We do NOT provide legal representation.

Our Service provides AI-generated analysis for INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. This information:

• May be incorrect, incomplete, or misleading
• May not apply to your specific situation
• May not reflect current laws in your jurisdiction
• Should NEVER be used as a substitute for professional legal advice
• Should NEVER be relied upon for making legal decisions

YOU MUST CONSULT WITH A LICENSED ATTORNEY IN YOUR JURISDICTION BEFORE MAKING ANY LEGAL DECISIONS OR SIGNING ANY CONTRACT. We expressly disclaim any responsibility for your failure to seek proper legal counsel.

4. COMPLETE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

BEFORE YOU SIGN, ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, income, business, or anticipated savings
• Loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Damages resulting from ANY errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in AI analysis
• Damages from reliance on ANY AI-generated content or analysis
• Damages from ANY decisions made based on our Service
• Damages from ANY contracts signed after using our Service
• Damages from ANY contract disputes, breaches, or litigation
• Legal fees, court costs, or arbitration expenses
• Employment losses, termination, or career impacts
• Business losses or failed business relationships
• Real estate losses, evictions, or housing issues
• Financial losses of ANY kind
• Personal injury or emotional distress
• ANY other damages or losses, whether foreseeable or not

THIS LIMITATION APPLIES REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE), EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND EVEN IF ANY LIMITED REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE LESSER OF: (A) THE AMOUNT YOU ACTUALLY PAID TO US IN THE SIX (6) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) FIFTY U.S. DOLLARS ($50.00).

5. COMPLETE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS", "AS AVAILABLE", AND "WITH ALL FAULTS" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
• WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT
• WARRANTIES OF TITLE
• WARRANTIES OF ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS
• WARRANTIES OF RELIABILITY OR AVAILABILITY
• WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR UNINTERRUPTED
• WARRANTIES THAT AI ANALYSIS WILL BE ACCURATE, CORRECT, OR RELIABLE
• WARRANTIES THAT AI WILL CORRECTLY INTERPRET ANY CONTRACT OR IDENTIFY ANY ISSUES
• WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS
• ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE AI WILL FUNCTION CORRECTLY, THAT IT WILL PROVIDE USEFUL OR ACCURATE INFORMATION, OR THAT IT WILL NOT CAUSE YOU HARM.

6. ASSUMPTION OF RISK

BY USING OUR SERVICE, YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH:

• Using AI-generated analysis for any purpose
• Relying on information that may be incorrect or incomplete
• Making decisions based on our Service
• Signing contracts after using our Service
• Uploading sensitive documents to our Service
• Transmitting data over the internet
• Any and all other risks associated with the Service

YOU AGREE THAT YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CONSEQUENCES OF YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

7. User Responsibilities and Acknowledgments

BY USING OUR SERVICE, YOU REPRESENT, WARRANT, AND AGREE THAT:

• You will NOT rely on our AI analysis for legal decisions
• You will NOT treat our analysis as legal advice
• You WILL consult with a qualified attorney before signing any contract
• You WILL independently verify ALL information provided by our Service
• You understand that AI can and does make mistakes
• You understand that AI may miss important details or provide incorrect information
• You are solely responsible for reading and understanding your contracts
• You are solely responsible for all decisions you make
• You will not hold us liable for any outcomes
• You have the legal right to upload any documents you submit
• You are at least 18 years of age

8. Jurisdiction and Legal Variations

Contract laws and regulations vary significantly by jurisdiction (country, state, county, city). Our AI attempts to provide location-specific analysis but:

• MAY NOT account for all applicable local, state, federal, or international laws
• MAY NOT reflect recent legal changes or court decisions
• MAY provide information that is incorrect for your jurisdiction
• MAY misstate or misinterpret applicable laws
• CANNOT replace jurisdiction-specific legal advice from a licensed attorney

YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for understanding the laws in your specific jurisdiction. WE DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY for any errors in jurisdiction-specific information.

9. COMPREHENSIVE INDEMNIFICATION

YOU AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD COMPLETELY HARMLESS Before You Sign, its owners, operators, officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, assigns, and any related parties from and against ANY AND ALL claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs) arising from or related to:

• Your use of the Service
• Your reliance on AI-generated analysis
• Any decisions you make based on our Service
• Any contracts you sign or do not sign
• Any contract disputes or litigation
• Any documents you upload
• Any violation of these Terms
• Any violation of any law or regulation
• Any harm caused to any third party
• Any claims by any third party
• Any matter whatsoever related to your use of the Service

This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the Service.

10. WAIVER OF CLAIMS

BY USING OUR SERVICE, YOU HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVE, RELEASE, AND FOREVER DISCHARGE Before You Sign, its owners, operators, officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, DAMAGES, ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTION, AND LIABILITIES OF EVERY KIND AND NATURE, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, SUSPECTED OR UNSUSPECTED, DISCLOSED OR UNDISCLOSED, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE UNDER ANY STATUTE OR COMMON LAW PRINCIPLE THAT WOULD OTHERWISE LIMIT THE COVERAGE OF THIS RELEASE TO INCLUDE ONLY THOSE CLAIMS WHICH YOU MAY KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST.

11. Payment and Refunds

Payments for our Service are processed through Stripe.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. WE DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS, except as strictly required by applicable law. By purchasing our Service, you acknowledge that:

• You understand the AI-based nature of our analysis
• You understand the limitations described in these Terms
• You accept that AI may produce errors or inaccuracies
• You waive any right to a refund based on dissatisfaction with AI outputs

12. Data Accuracy Disclaimer

We DO NOT guarantee that ANY information extracted from your documents by our AI is accurate, complete, or correct. OCR (optical character recognition) and AI interpretation WILL produce errors. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for verifying ALL extracted and analyzed information.

13. Third-Party Services Disclaimer

Our Service uses third-party AI models, APIs, and services (including but not limited to Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and others). WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR:

• The performance, accuracy, or outputs of these third-party services
• Any errors or inaccuracies produced by third-party AI
• The availability or reliability of third-party services
• Any data handling by third-party services
• Any changes to third-party services
• Any actions or policies of third-party providers

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, for any reason, without notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your binding acceptance of the modified Terms. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THESE TERMS REGULARLY.

15. MANDATORY BINDING ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved EXCLUSIVELY through BINDING ARBITRATION administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules.

YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE:

• Your right to a trial by jury
• Your right to participate in a class action lawsuit
• Your right to participate in a class-wide arbitration
• Your right to participate in any representative action
• Your right to act as a private attorney general

All disputes shall be resolved on an INDIVIDUAL BASIS ONLY. The arbitrator may not consolidate claims or arbitrate any form of class or representative proceeding.

16. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any arbitration or legal proceedings shall take place in Delaware.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court or arbitrator, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable while preserving the parties' original intent.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Before You Sign regarding the Service and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, representations, warranties, and understandings.

19. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by us.

20. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: legal@beforeyousign.app