LONG STORY SHORT...
We're baffled that signing documents is still so clunky, complicated, and frustrating. We don't think it has to be.
But to make an improvement on the process doesn't mean new UI on top of an old process.
It means creating a new way entirely.
Our approach is highly opinionated:
Terms deals in plain text.
It makes for a more responsive reading experience, and allowing people to comment and revise directly on the document, without leaving the app.
The platform allows you to import PDFs (using AI to read the documents, and parse them correctly to become plain text documents in Terms).
You can also export PDFs of signed contracts, too.
But at its core, Terms is a plain text contract editor. As it should be.
Commenting, revisions, and version control in one place.
Since every contract on Terms is in plain text, and there's a document editor built right in, senders and signers can comment on contracts, make revisions and agree on them, together.
And they don't even have to leave Terms.
In fact, if two signers agree to make a revision after the contract has already been signed, it's as easy as logging in, suggesting a change, and signing together, again.
It's a breakthrough in contracting.
Prepare contracts for the AI revolution.
Though there are a million disclaimers* to be mentioned about AI and the legal sphere, there is no question that in the coming years, hundreds of millions of lines of contract language will be written, explained, and vetted by people using AI.
The Terms breakthrough of bringing plain text into the flow of signing a contract makes it easy for AI to show up where its needed, for example, at the point of signing.
Don't know what a clause means? Just highlight and ask the built-in AI model on Terms.
JOIN THE MISSION
We are a fully distributed small team spanning design, development, and sales. If you're passionate about taking on the giants in the electronic signature space, reach out:
We're primarily searching for engineers at the moment, though we're always in search of great B2B marketers who have excellent experience in product-led growth.