Terms of Use

Last updated: June 1, 2026

Data handling and what we store

By using Patent PreCheck, you agree to the following data handling practices:

• Uploaded files are discarded immediately. Your uploaded code, document, or conversation is processed to generate your Patent PreCheck Score and is then permanently deleted. We do not retain, copy, or share your file content.
• We retain your analysis profile. We store a structured set of high-level risk indicators derived from your analysis (score, risk flags, technology domain, AI contribution level, etc.). This profile contains no code or document content and is used to provide project-specific legal change alerts.
• You own your work. Nothing in these Terms grants Patent PreCheck any license or rights to your uploaded content. Your code and documents remain entirely yours.
• Alert emails are targeted, not broadcast. Legal change notifications are sent based on matching risk flags in your stored analysis profile. We send alerts only when a development specifically matches your profile characteristics.

1. Who we are and what we do

Patent PreCheck ("Patent PreCheck," "we," "us," or "our") provides a Chrome browser extension and web-based tools that help individuals track original contributions made during AI-assisted work, score the potential patentability of that work, and prepare documents for filing with the U.S. Copyright Office or U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Patent PreCheck is a software product. We are not a law firm, patent agency, or legal services provider. No attorney-client relationship is formed through your use of Patent PreCheck.

2. Acceptance of these terms

By installing the Patent PreCheck Chrome extension, using the website at patentprecheck.com, or using the document analysis tool, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use Patent PreCheck.

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

3. Not legal advice

Specifically:

• The Patent PreCheck Score is an automated assessment based on patterns in your content. It is not a legal determination of patentability.
• Our filing wizard helps you organize and format information — it does not constitute legal representation.
• A high score does not guarantee that a patent will be granted or that your work is protectable.
• We strongly recommend consulting a licensed patent attorney or agent for any intellectual property matter of significance.

4. Your code and content

What we do with your content

When you upload files or paste content for analysis:

• Free Patent PreCheck Score: Your content is sent over HTTPS to our analysis service (including Anthropic) for scoring. We do not store the full text of your upload in our database after the score is generated. We retain only a structured analysis profile (scores and categorical flags, not your source text).
• Paid Interactive Code Review: Your code and session answers are stored encrypted in our database for your 30-day Session Window so you can resume coaching and generate deliverables. After that window, session text, code, and drawing images are permanently deleted; scores and completion status are retained. See Section 8 and our Privacy Policy.
• Your content is not used to train any AI model operated by Patent PreCheck.

The Chrome extension

The Patent PreCheck Chrome extension reads AI conversation content from supported websites (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) to provide real-time scoring. This content is processed locally in your browser and stored in Chrome's local storage on your device. It is not transmitted to Patent PreCheck servers.

Your ownership

You retain full ownership of all content you upload or analyze. Patent PreCheck claims no rights, licenses, or ownership over your source code, documents, or ideas.

5. Upload receipt and timestamps

The upload receipt generated by Patent PreCheck — including the SHA-256 hash and timestamp — is produced entirely in your browser. Patent PreCheck does not retain a copy of your receipt. The receipt is your independent record.

While an upload receipt can serve as evidence that you possessed a particular file at a particular time, Patent PreCheck makes no warranty that courts or patent offices will accept it as such. Consult an attorney if you need legally admissible evidence of prior possession or conception.

6. Government filing fees

Patent PreCheck fees cover the use of our software tools only. Government filing fees charged by the U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or any other government agency are entirely separate and are your responsibility. Current government fees:

• Copyright registration (single work, single author online): $45 (standard online claim: $65)
• Provisional patent application (USPTO, effective Jan. 19, 2025): $65 micro entity / $130 small entity / $325 large entity
• Non-provisional patent application: varies significantly by entity status and claims

These fees are subject to change. Always verify current fees at copyright.gov and uspto.gov.

7. Subscriptions and payments

Paid services are billed through Stripe. By purchasing or subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method for the plan you select.

• Interactive Code Review (first invention): $69.95 one-time per codebase
• Additional invention: $49.95 one-time per additional codebase, each with its own 30-day session window
• Portfolio: $179/month for up to five inventions while subscribed; billing renews monthly until canceled
• Legal monitoring (à la carte): $19.99/month per project after the included 30-day window on a paid review (included on active Portfolio slots)

Portfolio and monitoring subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. You may cancel at any time; access continues through the end of the paid period. We do not offer refunds for partial billing periods. One-time Interactive Code Review fees are non-refundable once the session window has opened, except as stated in Section 8.

8. Interactive Code Review Sessions

The Interactive Code Review is a paid service (one-time per invention, or included under an active Portfolio subscription). Each purchase or activation opens a 30-day active Session Window for that codebase that begins at the time of purchase or activation.

Within the Session Window

During the 30-day window, you may:

• Answer the interview questions presented in the session
• Upload, caption, reorder, or remove drawing images to include in your filing packet
• Resume your in-progress session at any time via the email link we send you
• Finalize the session, which locks your component scores and aggregate score

After the Session Window ends

Once the 30-day window expires, the text of your answers, any uploaded drawing images, and other session content are permanently deleted. Your component scores, aggregate score, and completion status are retained as part of your customer record.

Refunds

The Interactive Code Review fee is non-refundable, except in cases of significant service unavailability that prevent you from completing the session.

Not legal advice

Patent PreCheck is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. The questions, answers, scores, and any other content produced in an Interactive Code Review session are informational only. They should not substitute for advice from a licensed patent attorney, and you should consult a licensed patent attorney before filing any patent application.

9. Prohibited uses

You may not use Patent PreCheck to:

• File false or fraudulent applications with any government agency
• Claim ownership of work that is not yours
• Reverse engineer, scrape, or extract data from Patent PreCheck's systems
• Violate any applicable law or third-party rights
• Interfere with or disrupt the Patent PreCheck service

10. Disclaimers

Patent PreCheck scores and analyses are based on publicly available data and AI-assisted pattern matching. They are not predictive of examiner decisions and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for filing or not filing a patent application. Actual USPTO examination may reach different conclusions.

Patent PreCheck and its operators are not attorneys. We do not provide legal services. The tool is designed to help you prepare for a conversation with a qualified patent attorney, not to replace one.

Patent PreCheck is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Any score or analysis will be accurate or complete
• Filing guidance will result in a successful application
• The service will meet your specific requirements

11. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Patent PreCheck's total liability for any claim arising from your use of the service is limited to the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages of any kind.

12. Intellectual property

Patent PreCheck, the Patent PreCheck Score, and the AI Patentability Algorithm are original works of authorship. The Patent PreCheck extension and website are protected by copyright. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, or distribute Patent PreCheck's software, design, or content without written permission.

13. Governing law and dispute resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Venue for any court proceeding lies in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Except for claims that may be brought in small-claims court, intellectual-property infringement claims, or requests for injunctive relief, disputes arising from these Terms or your use of Patent PreCheck shall be resolved by binding arbitration under the AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules. You agree to individual arbitration only and waive any right to participate in a class action or class-wide arbitration.

14. Contact

Questions about these Terms:
info@patentprecheck.com
Patent PreCheck
10810 N. Tatum Blvd. #102-109
Phoenix, AZ 85028