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Frequently asked questions
What is OpenAgreements?
OpenAgreements is a free legal reference library for agreements and related legal workflows. It publishes state-by-state practice guides and openly licensed agreement templates.
Is OpenAgreements legal advice?
No. OpenAgreements publishes legal research, not legal advice. Reading the site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Always consult a licensed attorney about your specific situation.
Who maintains OpenAgreements?
OpenAgreements is a free legal-reference project published and maintained by openagreements.org. See the methodology page for how each practice guide is researched and verified.
Is OpenAgreements free to reuse?
Page content is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). Quoted excerpts from external sources remain the property of their original authors and are reproduced under fair use for commentary and research.
How often are practice guides updated?
Each practice guide carries a "last reviewed" date visible on the page. Pages are re-reviewed when statutes change, when significant cases are decided, or on a regular interval, whichever comes first.
See our research methodology for how we research and verify the content.