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PlainLaw is more than a startup — it’s a full-system replacement for how justice works in America. Built on our proprietary AI engine, JURA™, we’ve created the first legal platform that understands your story, generates real court documents, files them electronically, and serves them legally — with zero human lawyers.

The legal world has remained untouched by the AI revolution — until now. With PlainLaw, access to justice becomes as simple as telling your story. We’re launching a vertical platform into a broken market that affects over 50 million people annually. The opportunity is massive, the product is live, and the moat is real.

1. What is PlainLaw?

PlainLaw is an AI-powered legal tool that helps you create, file, and serve real court documents — without the need for a lawyer. It's designed for people who want legal access, fast.

2. What does JURA™ actually do?

JURA™ is our proprietary AI engine. It understands your situation, selects the correct forms, fills them in, files them through certified court systems, and handles legal service if needed.

3. Is this legal? Can I file without a lawyer?

Yes. In most civil matters, you have the legal right to represent yourself (known as “pro se”). Our platform helps you take that action — without giving legal advice.

4. Do you provide legal advice?

No. We are not a law firm and do not offer legal guidance. PlainLaw is a document automation and filing platform designed for self-represented users.

5. What kind of cases can I file?

You can start with restraining orders, custody filings, evictions, small claims, and civil petitions. More case types and jurisdictions are coming soon.

6. How secure is my data?

Extremely. Your information is encrypted end-to-end. We never sell or share your data, and you remain in control of your documents.

7. How fast is the process?

Most users complete the full journey — from intake to court-ready filing — in under an hour. Instant filing and service are built in when possible.

8. Do I have to print anything?

Nope. Everything is digital. We file directly through court systems and work with licensed process servers for official delivery.

9. What if I don’t understand the legal process?

You don’t need to. JURA™ was built to understand your story in plain language — and handle the legal mechanics for you.

10. Can I preview and edit my forms?

Yes. You’ll always have a chance to review, edit, and approve every document before it’s submitted or served.

11. How does JURA™ differ from legal chatbots like DoNotPay or TurboCourt?

JURA™ isn’t a chatbot or form filler. It’s a legal intelligence engine that understands plain-language input, applies jurisdiction-specific logic, and executes the full process: generating, filing, and serving documents in one session. It does the work, not just guides it.

12. What safeguards are in place to avoid giving legal advice?

We’re a tool — not a lawyer. Our system strictly provides self-help automation. All language, prompts, and user flows are engineered to avoid legal advice and comply with California and national unauthorized practice of law (UPL) regulations. Users make all final decisions.

13. How is user data protected?

We employ full encryption at rest and in transit, comply with CCPA requirements, and host all infrastructure through secure cloud services. Personally identifiable information (PII) is never sold or shared. Our systems are built with privacy and court compliance at the core.

14. How do you verify and validate form accuracy?

Each form is based on publicly available county templates. JURA™ uses logic trees that match each form’s requirements to user answers, ensuring technical and procedural compliance. We validate against court-rejected filings to constantly refine the engine’s accuracy.

15. How does PlainLaw scale beyond California?

Our system is modular by state and county. Once the California engine is fully trained, we’ll replicate our model across jurisdictions, starting with high-volume states. Each new county adds marginal cost but unlocks significant market growth through repeatable AI-driven automation.

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