FAQ
The honest answers.
Common questions about Before You Sign and how to use it responsibly.
Does Before You Sign provide legal advice?
No. Before You Sign provides plain English information to help you understand documents on the go. It is not a law firm and does not replace advice from a qualified legal professional.
What can I do with the free version?
The free version lets you upload or scan one standard letter-size document at a time. It is meant for quick, on-the-go help when you need to understand the basics before signing.
What's the difference between free and Premium?
Free reviews one letter-size page at a time. Premium lets you upload a full lease as a PDF for a whole-document review in one pass.
Does the app save my apartment lease or personal information?
The app itself does not keep your document or review results - they live only in the app's memory and are gone when you close it. To create a review, your document is sent to our server, which processes it in memory and does not store it after the review is returned. The analysis uses a third-party AI service to read the text, so avoid uploading sensitive information that is not needed for the review.
What does one standard letter-size document mean?
It means one regular letter-size page at a time, such as a single page you scan or upload. Longer documents may need to be reviewed one page at a time in the free version.
Do you support non-English documents?
Not yet. Before You Sign only supports English documents at the moment.
Can Before You Sign guarantee my apartment lease is safe?
No. The app can help identify clauses and questions worth reviewing, but it cannot guarantee that an apartment lease is safe, complete, enforceable, or suitable for your situation.
What kinds of documents can I review?
The first Before You Sign app is focused on apartment leases and residential rental agreements. Auto rental leases, car financing, employment contracts, service agreements, and other important documents are coming soon.
Who is Before You Sign for?
Before You Sign is for regular people who need quick, plain English help before signing something. You do not need to understand legal language to use it.
Should I still speak with a lawyer or tenant advocate?
For serious concerns, disputes, eviction issues, major financial risk, or anything you do not understand, you should speak with a qualified professional before signing.
What should I avoid uploading?
Avoid uploading highly sensitive information unless it is truly needed for the review. Since the app does not save your data after you close it, you stay in control of what you choose to scan or upload.