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Generate the legal docs your business actually needs. Free generators. E-sign optional.

Every business runs on contracts: NDAs to hire, MSAs to sell, ToS for users, an employee handbook to manage. Most are template-able if you understand the variations. We generate 17 different legal documents in 5 minutes or less, with the right state-specific language and configurable terms. Most are free; e-sign and attorney review are paid add-ons.

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All legal forms.

Each generator produces the document with the right state-specific language and configurable terms. E-sign workflow with vault storage is the standard paid add-on.

Privacy & terms

Web compliance

Hiring & people

Contractor + employee

Customer & vendor agreements

B2B contracts

Partnership & joint venture

Multi-party

Startup & funding

Equity instruments
Why our generators

Legal documents, the way they should be done. Carefully.

State-specific by default

Every generator handles state-specific variations: at-will exceptions, non-compete enforceability, mandatory disclosures. The wrong state language is the most common DIY mistake.

Free for most

We charge for e-sign, attorney review, and auto-updates. The base templates are free. No paywall on the document itself.

E-sign with audit trail

Optional e-sign with SHA-256 hashed storage in your document vault. Required for HIPAA BAAs and most enterprise customers.

Attorney review available

Our attorney network reviews custom clauses for high-stakes situations (regulated industries, complex M&A, multi-party JVs). Add-on per document.

Auto-updates

Privacy policy, ToS, and employee handbook Pro tiers auto-update when laws change. Email diff for every update. Common case: CPRA added sensitive-data category in 2023; everyone with a 2022 policy needed an update.

Not a substitute for an attorney

For most routine business use, generated templates are defensible. For high-stakes situations (M&A, executive employment, regulated industries) get an attorney. Our Pro + Attorney Review tiers include one.

FAQ

About Legal Forms.

Are these legal documents enforceable?
Yes when properly executed (correct parties, signed, dated, and tracking the required state-specific language). For most routine business use, our generators produce defensible documents. For high-stakes situations, attorney review is recommended.
What is the difference between generated and attorney-drafted?
Generated documents apply standard templates with configurable terms. Attorney-drafted documents are bespoke to your specific situation. For 80% of business use cases, generated is fine. For the other 20% (M&A, regulated industries, executive employment, complex JVs), attorney drafted is better. Our Pro + Attorney Review tiers bridge the gap.
Do you store the signed documents?
Yes, in our SOC 2 Type II audited vault with field-level encryption and SHA-256 hashed audit trail. Retention configurable; default is 7 years (aligned with most state recordkeeping rules).
Can I edit the generated documents?
Yes. Generated documents are delivered as Word, PDF, and HTML. Edit the Word version directly. Best practice: preserve the document structure (the legal logic depends on section ordering); edit specific clauses but do not delete sections without understanding what they do.
What if a law changes after I generate a document?
Free version stays at the version you generated. Pro version auto-updates when the underlying law changes and emails you the diff. Common updates: privacy law additions (CCPA → CPRA → new state laws), labor law changes (paid family leave, sick leave expansion), securities updates.
Do you provide legal advice?
No. We provide document generation and structured templates. We do not advise on what to put in your contracts or which agreements you need for your specific situation. For that, talk to an attorney. Our attorney network offers per-document review for the high-stakes cases.
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