Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Pleadit™ (“the Software”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Software.

These Terms constitute a legal agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and Pleadit (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

Description of Service

Pleadit is desktop software for legal document preparation, including:

• California court form auto-population
• Pleading paper creation and editing
• Case and client information management
• Evidence organization and exhibit management

Pleadit is an independent software product. It is not affiliated with the California Judicial Council or any court system.

License Grant

Subject to these Terms and payment of applicable fees, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

• Install and use the Software on the number of machines permitted by your subscription plan
• Use the Software for your professional legal practice

License Restrictions

You may NOT:

• Share your license key with others outside your subscription limits
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software
• Remove or alter any proprietary notices or labels
• Use the Software to provide services to third parties (e.g., as a service bureau)
• Sublicense, rent, lease, or lend the Software
• Use the Software for any unlawful purpose

Subscription Plans

Current pricing and plan details are available on our pricing page. Each plan specifies the number of machines on which you may activate the Software.

Beta, Trial, and Evaluation Access

The Software is currently in beta and under active development. We may provide access for beta testing, free trials, or evaluation purposes at our sole discretion.

Beta Software Acknowledgment

By using beta versions of the Software, you acknowledge that:

• Beta software may contain bugs, errors, or incomplete features
• Features may be added, modified, or removed without notice
• The Software may not perform as described or intended
• You should maintain independent backups and not rely solely on beta software for critical work

No Guarantee of Continued Access

Beta, trial, and evaluation access may be revoked at any time, with or without notice, for any reason. We make no guarantee that any feature, including data access or export functionality, will remain available during or after beta, trial, or evaluation periods.

Payment Terms

Billing

Subscriptions are billed in advance (monthly or annually). Payments are processed by Stripe. You authorize us to charge your payment method on file.

Price Changes

We may change subscription prices with 30 days' notice. Price changes take effect at your next renewal. You may cancel before the new price takes effect.

Refunds

• Monthly subscriptions: No refunds for partial months
• Annual subscriptions: Pro-rated refund available within first 30 days
• After 30 days: No refunds for annual subscriptions

To request a refund, contact: hello@pleadit.app

Cancellation and License Termination

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your Stripe billing portal or by contacting support. Your subscription remains active until the end of your current billing period.

Post-Termination Access

After license expiration, the Software is designed to enter a read-only mode intended to allow viewing of your locally stored data. However, read-only mode is provided on an “as is” basis. Technical issues, including software bugs or system incompatibilities, may limit or prevent post-termination data access. We do not guarantee that read-only mode will function or that you will be able to access or export your data after license termination.

Your Backup Responsibility

You are solely responsible for maintaining regular backups of your data according to your own professional best practices.

You may resubscribe at any time to restore full editing access.

Data and Privacy

Local Data Storage

All client data, case information, and documents are stored locally on your computer. We do not have access to this data.

Your Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

• Backing up your data regularly
• Securing your computer and user account
• Complying with data protection laws applicable to your practice
• Maintaining client confidentiality

Data Loss

We are not responsible for data loss due to hardware failure, software bugs, user error, failure to maintain backups, or any other cause.

We strongly recommend using the built-in backup feature regularly.

Intellectual Property

Our Property

Pleadit, including all code, design, documentation, and branding, is owned by us and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Your Property

You retain all rights to documents you create, data you enter, and any work product generated using the Software. We claim no ownership over your work.

Patents

The Dynamic Evidence Reference System is Patent Pending.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF COURT FORMS, OR COMPLIANCE WITH ANY SPECIFIC COURT REQUIREMENTS.

Not Legal Advice

Pleadit is a document preparation tool, not a law firm. The Software does not provide legal advice. You are responsible for verifying all document content, ensuring compliance with court rules, confirming form accuracy before filing, and all legal decisions related to your cases.

The auto-populated forms are provided as a convenience. You must review all output for accuracy.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR USE OF THE SOFTWARE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS OR REVENUE, LOST DATA, PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE OR LEGAL ERRORS, COURT REJECTIONS OF DOCUMENTS, OR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from your use of the Software, your violation of these Terms, your violation of any third-party rights, or documents you create or file using the Software.

Updates

We may release updates to the Software from time to time, including bug fixes, new features, or security patches. We recommend keeping the Software updated. We reserve the right to discontinue support for older versions.

Termination

You may stop using the Software at any time by canceling your subscription and uninstalling the Software.

We may terminate your license if you violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, share your license key in violation of the license terms, or use the Software for illegal purposes.

Upon termination, your license to use the Software ends. Your local data remains on your computer.

Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Software shall be resolved through informal resolution first (contact us at hello@pleadit.app), then binding arbitration under the rules of JAMS in California if informal resolution fails.

You agree to resolve disputes individually, not as part of a class action. Either party may bring claims in small claims court if eligible.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or in-app notification. Continued use of the Software after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you disagree with changes, you may cancel your subscription.

General Provisions

• Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Software.
• Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
• No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right.
• Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

Contact

For questions about these Terms: hello@pleadit.app