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About Us

What is Docracy?: Docracy is a social repository of contracts, legal agreements and other legal documents. Our mission is to make these documents freely available to the public. We also hope to make them easier to find, customize and execute. No more shady templates behind a paywall that you download hoping everything will be alright. Instead: reputable, transparent sources and social proof to help you find something as close as possible to the perfect document.
Why are you doing this?: We believe that parties that come to an agreement should not be forced to spend hundreds, or thousands of dollars to make it enforceable. Our goal is to create a library of industry standard documents which will help you save on legal fees and transaction costs, hosted by a reliable third source.
Who is behind Docracy?: Head over here to learn everything about us.
Are your templates free?: Yes. Not only free to download, but also free to customize, store and sign online. Documents will stay free forever, as well as signing. It's critical for us to let you download and sign documents for free to identify the best contracts in an objective way. We might add premium document management features in the future, but what is free now, will stay free!

Where do the documents come from?: Anyone can upload or write a new document. You can also edit and improve existing documents, either for the community or just for yourself. Documents are private by default: only you can see and edit them. If you make them public, only you, as the owner, will be able to edit them. However, other people will be able to make a copy for themselves that they can edit (we call it "branching").
How do I know if I am using the right document?: Every situation is unique and, if you are unsure of what you are signing, we recommend you talk to an attorney. If you are using a document uploaded by a lawyer, he might be the right person to ask! Remember: we do not and cannot provide legal advice, and we are not a substitute for the work of a law firm or an attorney licensed in your state.
I think one of the available templates on Docracy has an error / can be improved, what can I do?: Make it better! You can sign-in, make your edits to the document and publish an improved version.
Can I add my own documents?: Sure! You can upload your existing legal documents or create new ones from scratch. They will be securely and privately stored in your Document Dashboard and you can sign them with anyone for free via Docracy.

Is signing with Docracy legal?: Yes, agreements signed via Docracy are technically valid and legally enforceable as we are ESIGN Act compliant. We use email addresses to identify the parties, and we encrypt all content. Should you decide to type your signature or draw it, your contract is executed the moment both signatures are appended, with a timestamp automatically added to the online document and the PDF copy. Your signed documents are also securely stored, so you can access them anytime.
Is storing documents on Docracy secure?: Yes. Once logged into your account all interaction with Docracy becomes encrypted and private to you and any person you sign a document with. We store documents in "the cloud" with industry leading service providers who provide world class security and redudancy. On occasion we need to perform regular maintenance tasks, but we never read or disclose your content without your permission.
I have other questions, whom can I ask?: Click the help button on the right and speak your mind!