Terms of Service

Last Updated: November 15, 2025

⚠️ Important Notice

Contract Monster is an informational tool, not a substitute for legal advice. Our AI-powered contract analysis does not create an attorney-client relationship, and you should consult with a qualified lawyer before making legal decisions.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Contract Monster ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.

2. Service Description

Contract Monster provides AI-powered contract analysis services, including:

  • Automated contract review and risk assessment
  • Identification of key terms, obligations, and rights
  • Suggestions for contract improvements
  • Export of analysis results

3. Not Legal Advice

The Service does NOT provide legal advice.

  • Our analysis is for informational purposes only
  • We do not create an attorney-client relationship
  • The Service is not a substitute for professional legal counsel
  • AI analysis may contain errors or omissions
  • You should always consult a qualified lawyer before signing contracts

Use the Service to ask better questions, not as a replacement for legal representation.

4. User Account

4.1 Account Creation

  • You must provide accurate and complete information
  • You must be at least 18 years old
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password
  • You are responsible for all activities under your account

4.2 Account Security

  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • We are not liable for losses caused by unauthorized use of your account
  • You may not share your account credentials with others

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to:

  • Upload malicious files or attempt to compromise the Service
  • Use the Service for illegal purposes
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract AI models
  • Abuse the Service (e.g., excessive API calls, automated scraping)
  • Violate intellectual property rights
  • Upload contracts you do not have the right to analyze
  • Share or resell access to the Service without permission

6. Content Ownership and License

6.1 Your Content

You retain all rights to contracts and documents you upload ("Your Content"). By uploading Your Content, you grant us a limited license to:

  • Process and analyze your documents
  • Store your data to provide the Service
  • Use anonymized, aggregated data to improve our AI models

Note: We automatically redact all personally identifiable information (PII) before AI processing. See our Privacy Policy for details.

6.2 Our Content

The Service, including software, design, and analysis algorithms, is owned by Contract Monster and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

7. Data Privacy and Security

We take your privacy seriously. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your data.

🔒 GDPR Compliance

  • We automatically redact PII from your contracts before AI processing
  • You can delete your data at any time
  • We comply with GDPR and EU data protection laws
  • Your data is never sold or shared without consent

8. Subscription and Fees

8.1 Free Tier

We offer a limited free tier with restrictions on the number of analyses per month.

8.2 Paid Plans (If Applicable)

  • Subscription fees are billed in advance
  • You can cancel your subscription at any time
  • Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis
  • We may change pricing with 30 days notice

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

9.1 Service Availability

The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:

  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • Accuracy or completeness of analysis results
  • Compatibility with all file formats
  • That defects will be corrected

9.2 AI Limitations

Our AI analysis may:

  • Miss important clauses or risks
  • Provide incorrect or incomplete information
  • Vary in accuracy based on document quality
  • Not understand complex legal nuances

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

  • We are not liable for any damages arising from use of the Service
  • We are not responsible for decisions you make based on our analysis
  • Our total liability is limited to the fees you paid in the past 12 months
  • We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or punitive damages

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so these limits may not apply to you.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Contract Monster from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any laws or third-party rights
  • Your use or misuse of the Service
  • Content you upload to the Service

12. Termination

12.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time by deleting it from your account settings.

12.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

  • Violate these Terms
  • Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Abuse the Service
  • Fail to pay fees (for paid plans)

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, you lose access to the Service and all your data. We may delete your data according to our retention policy.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through the Service. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes will be resolved through:

  • Good faith negotiation
  • Mediation (if negotiation fails)
  • Binding arbitration or courts in [Your Jurisdiction]

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

By using Contract Monster, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

Effective Date: November 15, 2025