Question 1

What is contract.diy?

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contract.diy is a contract generation service that helps freelancers, small businesses, and professionals create professionally structured contract templates in minutes. Describe your agreement in plain language, review the generated contract, and download it ready to sign.

Question 2

How does it work?

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Simply describe your agreement — who the parties are, what's being agreed to, and any key terms. contract.diy drafts a professional legal contract tailored to your situation. You can then review, customize, download as a PDF, and sign.

Question 3

Is contract.diy free to use?

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Yes, you can get started for free. The free plan includes 3 contracts per month. Paid plans start at $9/month (Starter: 25 contracts/month) and $29/month (Pro: unlimited contracts). All plans include PDF export.

Question 4

Do I need an account to use contract.diy?

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Yes, a free account is required to generate and save contracts. Signing up takes less than a minute — just an email and password.

Question 5

What industries and professions does contract.diy support?

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contract.diy supports a wide range of industries including creative services (videography, photography, music, design, writing), technology (software development, web development, IT consulting), professional services (consulting), trades (construction), events, health & fitness, real estate, and education. Browse all templates at contract.diy/templates.

Question 6

Are contracts from contract.diy legally binding?

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Contracts from contract.diy can be legally binding when they meet the standard requirements: offer, acceptance, consideration, and mutual intent. contract.diy generates contracts based on your specific details and applicable legal standards. We always recommend having a qualified attorney review important contracts before signing.

Question 7

Can I edit the contract after it's generated?

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Absolutely. After your contract is generated, you can review and edit any section before downloading or signing. The contract is yours to modify.

Question 8

What file formats are available for download?

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Contracts can be downloaded as PDF, which is ready for signing. We're working on adding Word (.docx) export in a future update.

Question 9

How accurate are the generated contracts?

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contract.diy uses detailed, industry-standard contract templates as a foundation and fills in the specifics based on your inputs. The results are designed to be practical and thorough. That said, contract.diy is not a law firm — for high-stakes agreements, please have a qualified attorney review your contract.

Question 10

Can I use the same contract template multiple times?

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Yes. You can generate as many contracts from any template as your plan allows. Each contract is a fresh document customized to the details you provide.

Question 11

What types of contracts can I create?

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contract.diy supports NDAs (non-disclosure agreements), freelance and service agreements, consulting contracts, lease agreements, and custom agreements. You can also browse industry-specific templates tailored to your profession.

Question 12

What templates are available?

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contract.diy offers templates across multiple categories: Creative (videography, photography, music, design, writing), Technology (software development, web development, IT consulting), Professional Services (consulting), Trades (general contracting), Events (event planning), Health & Fitness (personal training), Real Estate (property management), and Education (tutoring, course creation). Browse all templates at /templates.

Question 13

Are the templates industry-specific?

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Yes. Each template is tailored to its industry's common terms, standard practices, and typical legal requirements. A wedding photography contract, for example, includes clauses specific to that profession — like retainer policy, gallery delivery timelines, and cancellation terms.

Question 14

Can I request a new template for my profession?

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Yes — use the Contact page to submit a template request. We prioritize new industries based on demand.

Question 15

How do I know which template to use?

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Start by browsing templates filtered by industry or category. Each template includes a description and a list of key clauses so you can quickly understand what it covers. If you're unsure, the Custom contract option lets you describe your agreement in your own words.

Question 16

How does the credit / contract limit system work?

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Each plan includes a set number of contracts per month. Free plan: 3 contracts/month. Starter: 25 contracts/month. Pro: unlimited contracts. Your usage resets at the start of each billing cycle.

Question 17

What's included in the free plan?

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The free plan includes 3 contracts per month, full access to all templates, and PDF export. No credit card required to get started.

Question 18

How do I upgrade my plan?

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Go to the Pricing page and select the plan you want. Upgrades take effect immediately and are prorated for the current billing period.

Question 19

Can I cancel my subscription at any time?

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Yes. You can cancel anytime from your account settings. You'll retain access to your plan until the end of the current billing period.

Question 20

Do unused contracts roll over to the next month?

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No — monthly limits reset at the start of each billing cycle. Unused contracts do not roll over.

Question 21

Do you offer refunds?

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Unused credits may be refunded within 7 days of purchase. Credits that have been used to generate contracts are non-refundable. To request a refund, contact support@contract.diy.

Question 22

How is my data stored?

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Your contract data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest. We use industry-standard cloud infrastructure with regular backups.

Question 23

Who can see my contracts?

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Only you can access your contracts. contract.diy does not share, sell, or use your contract content for any purpose other than providing you the service.

Question 24

Is contract.diy GDPR compliant?

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Yes. We collect only the data necessary to provide the service, allow you to delete your account and data at any time, and do not sell personal data to third parties. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Question 25

Can I delete my contracts and account?

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Yes. You can delete individual contracts at any time. To delete your account and all associated data, go to Account Settings and select 'Delete Account'. This action is permanent.

Question 26

Does contract.diy use my contracts to improve the product?

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No. Your contract content is private and is not used for training, analytics, or product improvement. Only anonymized, non-identifiable usage data (e.g., which template was selected) may be used for product analytics.

Question 27

How do I sign up?

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Go to contract.diy/sign-up. Enter your email and create a password. That's it — you're on the free plan immediately with no credit card required.

Question 28

How do I change my password?

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Go to Account Settings and select 'Change Password'. You'll receive a confirmation email. If you've forgotten your password, use the 'Forgot password?' link on the sign-in page.

Question 29

How do I change my subscription plan?

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Go to Account Settings → Subscription and select a new plan. Upgrades take effect immediately. Downgrades take effect at the end of your current billing cycle.

Question 30

How do I delete my account?

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Go to Account Settings and select 'Delete Account'. This permanently deletes your account and all associated contracts. This action cannot be undone.

Question 31

Can I have multiple users on one account?

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Not currently. contract.diy is built for individual use. Team accounts are on our roadmap — sign up for the newsletter to be notified when they're available.

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