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PlainLaw is a legal education app available on iOS and Android. It explains legal rights, terms, and common legal situations in plain language — without jargon. Features include Know Your Rights guides for 8 topics, 253 legal terms, 14 situation guides, 52 FAQ questions, 18 contract clauses, state-specific info for all 50 states, interactive tools (deadline calculator, legal checklists, document generator, evidence organizer, rights cards, court locator, cost estimator), and emergency legal quick reference. All content is 100% offline.
Yes. PlainLaw is fully offline with no accounts, no cloud sync, and no analytics. Evidence Organizer notes and photos, legal checklists, and document drafts are all stored locally on your device. We never collect any personal information. See our Privacy Policy for details.
The free tier includes: Know Your Rights for 4 core topics (tenant, employee, consumer, traffic stop — federal/general), 65 legal glossary terms, 4 situation guides, 15 FAQ questions, 3 contract clauses, 4 Legal Health Basics articles, and emergency legal quick reference (Miranda rights, traffic stop reference, arrest steps).
Premium ($5.99 one-time purchase) unlocks: all 8 Know Your Rights topics with state-specific details for all 50 states, all 253 legal terms, all 14 situation guides, all 52 FAQ questions, all 18 contract clauses with red flags and negotiation tips, small claims court complete guide, 6 document templates, family law basics, criminal law basics, plus 7 interactive tools: Deadline Calculator (statute of limitations), Legal Checklists, Document Generator, Evidence Organizer, Rights Cards (quick-share), Court Locator (all 50 states), and Cost Estimator (8 case types).
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No. PlainLaw is 100% offline. All legal content, state-specific data (750 data points across 50 states), glossary terms, templates, and interactive tools work without any internet connection.
No. PlainLaw is for education only. It helps you understand your legal rights and common legal situations, but it does not provide legal advice. The content is general information and may not apply to your specific situation. Always consult a licensed attorney for legal advice.
Rights Cards are quick-reference cards you can share via AirDrop, text, or other sharing methods. There are 5 cards: Miranda Rights, Traffic Stop, If Arrested, Tenant Rights, and Employee Rights. Each features large, readable text with numbered items — designed to be quickly accessible when you need them most.
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Disclaimer: PlainLaw provides legal information for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change over time. Always consult a licensed attorney for advice about your specific legal situation.