Frequently asked questions
Your questions answered
- How do I sign up for the Legal Research Toolkit?
- First you need to create an account using the Sign In button in the top navigation. Once you have an account, go to the Pricing page and choose your subscription.
- Who are you?
- Descrybe.ai is a justice tech company founded in July 2023 in the Greater Boston area.
- What services do you provide?
- We provide legal information—not legal advice.
- How does your platform work?
- Descrybe.ai uses artificial intelligence to summarize judicial opinions and make them searchable using natural language. Traditional keyword search is available through the Legal Research Toolkit.
- How current is your database?
- It depends on the court. Some publish opinions immediately; others may delay. Our database is generally updated through 2024 with plans underway to launch a new process in Q2 2025 so that cases will always be as up-to-date as possible.
- Which judicial opinions are included?
- Our database includes all available U.S. state appellate and supreme court opinions since January 1, 1980, and all available federal district, appellate, and supreme court opinions. U.S. bankruptcy court opinions are included as well.
- What languages are supported?
- Summaries are available in both English and Spanish. You can search and view results in either language.
- Do you use off-the-shelf translation tools?
- No. We’ve developed our own translation process, which we believe delivers more accurate and consistent results than standard tools.
- Are the translations generated in real time?
- No. All translations are pre-generated using Descrybe.ai’s custom translation and summarization process to ensure consistency and fast performance.
- Are different reading levels available?
- Yes. We offer standard and simplified summaries in both English and Spanish, designed to support users with limited reading proficiency.
- What’s the difference between the free and paid tools?
- The core search and summary functions are always free. The Legal Research Toolkit unlocks advanced research features for a low monthly fee. Visit our Pricing page for details.
- Why is there a free option?
- Because everyone deserves access to the law. Many people face barriers to legal research—including cost. Our mission is to reduce those barriers using AI, and to make legal information available to everyone, for free or low-cost.
- Do you use ChatGPT?
- No, Descrybe.ai does not use ChatGPT.
- Does your platform search the internet?
- No. Descrybe.ai only searches its own database of summarized judicial opinions. It does not generate responses on the fly or pull information from external websites, making it less prone to hallucinations or inaccuracies.
- Can I use your output in my own work?
- Descrybe.ai's output is for reference only and should support—not replace—your legal research. Always verify with the original opinion. See our Legal page for more information.
- What kind of data do you track?
- We track only what’s needed to run the platform effectively. We use Google Analytics for general traffic analysis and do not collect personally identifiable information. We do not use Facebook, Twitter, or other third-party trackers.
- Where can I learn more?
- Visit our News page for press releases, videos, podcast appearances, and updates on Descrybe.ai.
- What are you building next?
- We’re always working on new features powered by our proprietary dataset. Sign up for our emails or follow us on social media for the latest updates.
- How can I support your work?
- We’d love your feedback and help spreading the word. Have suggestions or ideas? Reach out—we’re listening.