Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Guard-Clause (“the Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, do not use the Service. We may update these Terms from time to time; continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

2. Description of Service

Guard-Clause is an AI-powered contract analysis tool. You upload a contract file, and our AI generates a risk assessment including clause-level findings with citations, negotiation scripts, and suggested replacement language. The Service is provided as a software tool, not a professional service.

3. Not Legal Advice

Guard-Clause does not provide legal advice. The AI-generated reports, findings, negotiation scripts, and replacement clauses are for informational purposes only. No attorney-client relationship is formed by using this Service. You should consult a qualified attorney for legal decisions. Guard-Clause, its officers, employees, and affiliates disclaim all liability arising from reliance on AI-generated analysis.

4. Accounts

Some features require an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activity under your account. You must provide accurate information and notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law
• Upload content you do not have the right to analyze (e.g., contracts belonging to third parties without authorization)
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or extract the AI model or its weights
• Circumvent rate limits, access controls, or security measures
• Use automated tools to scrape or bulk-access the Service
• Resell or redistribute reports without authorization

6. Pricing & Payment

6.1 Plans

The Service offers the following plans: Free (1 scan/month, limited features), Single Scan ($39 one-time, full report), Pro ($29/month, unlimited fair use), and Team ($79/month, 5 seats). Prices are in USD and may change with notice.

6.2 Billing

Payments are processed by Stripe. Subscriptions (Pro, Team) are billed monthly and renew automatically. You can cancel at any time; cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.

6.3 Fair Use

“Unlimited” plans are subject to fair use. Fair use means usage consistent with a single user’s (or team’s) normal contract review workflow. Automated bulk scanning, shared account abuse, or patterns suggesting resale may result in account suspension after written notice.

7. Refund Policy

All paid plans include a 7-day refund policy. If you are not satisfied with a Single Scan purchase or your first month of a Pro or Team subscription, email support@guard-clause.com within 7 days for a full refund. After 7 days, Single Scan purchases are non-refundable. Subscriptions can be cancelled but are not prorated.

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Your Content

You retain all rights to the contracts you upload. We do not claim any ownership of your contract content. As described in our Privacy & Retention Policy, your original file and extracted text are processed ephemerally and not stored permanently.

8.2 Our Content

The Service, including its interface, code, design, and documentation, is owned by Guard-Clause. AI-generated report content (findings, negotiation scripts, replacement clauses) is provided to you under a non-exclusive license for your personal or internal business use.

9. Privacy & Data

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy & Retention Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

10. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE AI ANALYSIS WILL IDENTIFY ALL RISKS, BE ERROR-FREE, OR PRODUCE RESULTS SUITABLE FOR ANY PARTICULAR LEGAL SITUATION.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GUARD-CLAUSE AND ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM: (A) YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE; (B) ANY RELIANCE ON AI-GENERATED ANALYSIS; (C) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO YOUR DATA; OR (D) ANY THIRD-PARTY CONDUCT ON THE SERVICE.

OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100).

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Guard-Clause from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms, after reasonable notice when practicable. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting support@guard-clause.com. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases, but provisions that by their nature should survive (Sections 3, 8, 10–12, 14) will survive.

14. Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association, conducted in English. You agree to arbitrate on an individual basis; class actions are not permitted.

15. General

If any provision of these Terms is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. Our failure to enforce any right is not a waiver. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Guard-Clause regarding the Service.

16. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email us at support@guard-clause.com.