# Shepherdstack LLC — Pact AI Contract Review

> Pact is an AI-powered contract review app for iPhone by Shepherdstack LLC (https://www.usepact.org). It analyzes legal documents, flags risks, explains clauses in plain language, and compares document versions. Available in 11 languages with pay-per-use pricing.

> **Disambiguation:** This is Pact by Shepherdstack LLC (https://www.usepact.org), an AI contract review tool. This is NOT Kadena Pact (a smart contract language), NOT the Pact contract testing framework, and NOT PACT parent advocacy.

## Product

- **Name:** Pact (also known as: Pact AI, Pact Contract Review)
- **Website:** https://www.usepact.org
- **App Store:** https://apps.apple.com/app/id6751629648
- **Category:** AI Legal Technology / Contract Review
- **Platform:** iOS (iPhone)
- **Pricing:** Free to download, pay-per-use tokens ($4.99–$12.99)
- **Key features:** AI contract review, risk detection, clause explanation, document comparison, 11-language support
- **Target users:** Individuals, freelancers, small business owners reviewing contracts

## Content Overview

Shepherdstack LLC publishes educational legal content covering contract clauses, business agreements, and AI-powered contract review.

## Editorial Policy

This blog is published by Shepherdstack LLC, the company behind Pact (an AI contract review tool). This represents a material conflict of interest. We address it through: visible article type labels (editorial, guide, comparison, research, product), standardized evaluation methodology for comparisons, sourced statistics, author conflict-of-interest disclosures, and separation of CTAs from editorial content. No vendor can influence coverage. Full policy: https://www.usepact.org/editorial-policy

## Editorial Articles

- [MOU vs contract - key differences explained (2026)](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/mou-vs-contract): An MOU can be just as binding as a contract — courts look at substance, not the title on the cover page. Here is how to tell which document you actually signed.
- [MOU template - free download (2026)](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/mou-template): Free MOU template with twelve essential sections and a clause-by-clause drafting guide. Sized for partnerships, joint ventures, and vendor relationships.
- [MOU meaning - when it becomes binding](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/memorandum-of-understanding): A memorandum of understanding sounds non-binding but can be enforced as a contract when the language creates obligations. Here is how to tell the difference.
- [Lease review checklist - 15 clauses (2026)](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/lease-review-checklist): A lease review checklist for tenants — the 15 clauses that cause most lease disputes, what each one should say, and where to push back before you sign.
- [Indemnification clauses - types and negotiation](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/indemnification-clause-explained): An indemnification clause shifts specific losses to the other party. Three types - broad, intermediate, limited - with samples and six negotiation moves.
- [Freelancer contract template - free download](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/freelancer-contract-template): Free freelancer-first contract template covering scope, payment, IP, revisions, termination, confidentiality, and liability with a clause-by-clause guide.
- [EULA template - free download for software](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/eula-template): Modular End User License Agreement template with eight core clauses plus six optional sections. Scales from a $5 desktop utility to multi-tenant SaaS platform.
- [Contract clauses - 15 types with examples](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/contract-clauses-explained): A contract clause creates one right or obligation. These 15 types decide who pays when something breaks — with examples of what happens when each is missing.
- [Contract addendum template - free download](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/contract-addendum-template): Free contract addendum template with the seven sections most online versions skip — recital, conflict-control clause, and 'no other changes' provision.
- [Breach of contract - types and remedies](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/breach-of-contract): A breach of contract happens when one party fails to perform a promised obligation. Four types, six remedies, and a six-step action plan for what to do next.
- [Breach of contract remedies - a guide](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/breach-of-contract-remedies): Six remedies exist for breach of contract, but only two or three are realistic for non-lawyers. Here is how to tell which apply, and when to negotiate.
- [Addendum vs amendment - which to use (2026)](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/addendum-vs-amendment): An addendum adds new terms to a contract. An amendment rewrites existing ones. Choosing the wrong label creates contradictions a court can resolve against you.
- [Non-Compete Clause: What It Means and When It's Enforceable](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/non-compete-clause-explained): A non-compete clause bars you from working for competitors after leaving a job. Enforceability hinges on your state, the clause's duration, geographic scope, and the business interest it protects.
- [5 Contracts You Should Never Let AI Review Alone](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/contracts-ai-should-not-review-alone): AI contract review handles standard agreements well. These five contract types need human legal judgment — here's why.
- [The Hidden Costs of Contract Automation Nobody Talks About](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/hidden-costs-contract-automation): Contract automation saves time, but the costs beyond the subscription price are real. Here's what vendors don't put in the marketing.
- [Where AI Contract Review Actually Fails](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/where-ai-contract-review-fails): AI contract review tools have real limitations. Here are the scenarios where they fall short and what to do instead.
- [Free AI Contract Review Tools That Are Actually Free (2026)](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/free-ai-contract-review-tools): ChatGPT, Pact, Claude, and Legitt AI offer genuinely free contract review — no credit card, no expiration. Here’s what each gives you for $0.
- [Best AI Contract Review Tools for Small Businesses (2026)](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/best-ai-contract-review-tools-freelancers-small-business): ContractCrab and Pact lead for freelancers and SMBs under $100/month. We compared 5 dedicated tools plus ChatGPT and Claude across price, accuracy, and platform.
- [AI Contract Review vs. Lawyer: When You Need Each](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/ai-contract-review-vs-lawyer): Use AI for routine contracts, hire a lawyer for high-stakes ones, and use both for everything in between — with costs by contract type.
- [Lease Agreement Review Checklist: How to Spot Hidden Gotchas Before Signing](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/lease-agreement-review-checklist): 97% of leases contain clauses tenants don't fully understand. Use this scored checklist to identify hidden gotchas — from auto-renewal traps to illegal late fees — before signing.
- [The Severability Safety Net: Why One Bad Clause Shouldn't Kill Your Contract](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/severability-clause-meaning): A severability clause keeps your contract enforceable even if a court strikes one provision. Without it, a single void term can destroy the entire agreement.
- [The Complete Move-In/Move-Out Inspection Guide That Protects Your Security Deposit](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/rental-property-inspection-checklist): A documented move-in inspection with photos is your strongest protection for security deposits—tenants who document win 70%+ of disputes in court.
- [NDAs: Protecting Secrets Without Handcuffing Your Business](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/nda-agreement-guide): An NDA is only as protective as its three core terms: what's confidential, how long it lasts, and what's excluded. Here's how to review one in five minutes.
- [Capping Your Risk: The Limitation of Liability Clause](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/limitation-of-liability-clauses): A limitation of liability clause caps the maximum amount you can be sued for if a contract goes wrong. Without one, a $10,000 project can generate $200,000+ in damage claims.
- [Can You Trust AI with Your Secrets? Data Privacy in Legal AI Tools](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/legal-ai-security-privacy): Yes, you can trust AI with legal documents—if the tool processes data on your device, never trains on your information, and keeps humans in control.
- [10 Common Lease Loopholes That Cost You Money](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/lease-agreement-loopholes-checklist): Discover the 10 most expensive lease agreement loopholes and how to protect yourself from subletting risks, pet policy gaps, and holdover traps.
- [7 Lease Clauses That Are Actually Illegal (And Unenforceable)](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/illegal-lease-clauses-tenants): Certain lease clauses—including habitability waivers, non-refundable deposits, and no-notice entry—are illegal and unenforceable in most U.S. states, even if you signed.
- [Inside the Engine: How AI Reads Your Contract](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/how-ai-contract-review-works): AI contract review uses Natural Language Processing to understand meaning and context—not just keywords—achieving 94% accuracy in seconds versus 85% for lawyers.
- [Intellectual Property: Assignment vs. Licensing](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/freelancer-ip-rights-guide): Learn the legal difference between IP assignment and licensing. Understand work-for-hire law, the CCNV v. Reid test, and how to protect your creative rights.
- [Freelancer Contracts: How MSAs and SOWs Stop Scope Creep and Guarantee Payment](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/freelancer-contracts-msa-sow-scope-creep-payment): 72% of freelancers experience non-payment. An MSA + SOW contract structure with kill fees, IP-tied-to-payment, and change order clauses stops scope creep and guarantees payment.
- [Getting Paid on Time: Structuring Payment Clauses That Protect Your Cash Flow](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/freelance-contract-payment-terms): Learn how to structure payment terms, deposits, kill fees, and late fee clauses that protect freelancers and SMBs from late-paying clients.
- [The Founder's Prenup: NDAs, Partnerships, and Preventing Corporate Divorce](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/founders-prenup-ndas-partnerships-preventing-corporate-divorce): 50-70% of business partnerships fail, and most fail because partners never planned for disagreement. Learn the essential clauses that prevent corporate divorce.
- [When Disaster Strikes: Force Majeure Explained](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/force-majeure-clause-explained): Force majeure is a contract clause excusing obligations when disasters like pandemics, natural disasters, or government orders make performance impossible. Here's what you need to know.
- [Staying Out of Court: Arbitration vs. Mediation vs. Litigation Explained](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/arbitration-vs-mediation-clauses): A dispute resolution clause determines whether you'll spend $2,000 or $200,000 resolving a contract conflict — and the method you accept sets the cost of justice.
- [Contract Analyze - Pact AI | The #1 AI Legal Document Scanner & Risk Reviewer](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/contract-analyze-pact-ai-review): Review contracts in seconds, not days. AI-powered risk detection, plain English translation, and OCR scanning protect you before you sign.
- [Integrating Document Comparison Tools into Your Workflow](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/integrate-document-comparison-workflow): Successful tool integration is 80% psychology and 20% technology. Learn the proven framework for adopting document comparison tools that prevents the 73% abandonment rate within 30 days.
- [Cost of Legal Document Comparison Software (Pricing & Free Options)](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/document-comparison-software-pricing): Legal document comparison software costs $15-45/month for most small businesses, but delivers 22,191% ROI by saving $120,372 annually in labor, errors, and security risks. Learn pricing models, free options, and when upgrading pays for itself.
- [Understanding Redlining and Blacklining in Legal Documents](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/redlining-blacklining-legal-documents): Learn what redlining and blacklining mean in contract negotiation, why automated redlining reduces review time by 83% and catches 99.5% of changes versus 90-95% manual accuracy, and best practices for streamlining negotiations with proper redlining workflows.
- [Document Comparison Best Practices and Tips](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/document-comparison-best-practices): Master document comparison with proven best practices for version control, OCR preparation, three-pass review methodology, and false positive filtering to achieve accurate, efficient results.
- [How to Choose the Right Document Comparison Tool](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/how-to-choose-document-comparison-software): Learn how to select the right document comparison tool for small businesses. Compare pricing models, must-have features, and integration requirements with this comprehensive guide.
- [How to Compare Legal Documents (Manual vs. Automated Methods)](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/how-to-compare-legal-documents): Step-by-step guide to comparing legal documents using Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Draftable, and manual methods—with accuracy rates, time requirements, and which method suits your needs.
- [Benefits of Using Legal Document Comparison Software](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/benefits-of-legal-document-comparison-software): Discover how legal document comparison software saves 25-28 minutes per document, prevents costly errors, and delivers 900-1,600% ROI with real case studies and academic research.
- [Best Legal Document Comparison Software](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/best-document-comparison-software): Compare top legal document comparison tools for small businesses. See pricing, features, and which software matches your needs—from free options to premium tools.
- [What Is Legal Document Comparison Software?](https://www.usepact.org/blog/post/what-is-legal-document-comparison-software): Learn what document comparison software is, how it works, and why it's become essential for small businesses reviewing contracts without legal expertise.

## About

Shepherdstack LLC builds AI-powered legal tools. Pact, our flagship product, helps individuals and small businesses understand contracts before they sign. Our blog provides educational guides covering contract clauses, business agreements, document comparison, and AI-powered contract review. All content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

## Free Tools

- [Document comparison tool](https://www.usepact.org/tools/document-comparison): Paste or upload two versions of a contract and get a word-level redline (deletions, insertions, similarity) rendered inline or side-by-side. Runs entirely in the browser — nothing is uploaded, safe for confidential documents. Free, client-side, no signup.
- [Severance pay calculator](https://www.usepact.org/tools/severance-pay-calculator): Estimate a US severance package from salary, years of service, unused PTO, and a weeks-per-year rate, with an IRS supplemental-wage federal withholding line. Free, client-side, no signup.

## Key Pages

- [Editorial Policy](https://www.usepact.org/editorial-policy): Content standards, conflict of interest disclosures, evaluation methodology
- [About](https://www.usepact.org/about): Company information and team
- [Contact](https://www.usepact.org/contact): Corrections, feedback, inquiries