LegalGPT (German Law)-AI-powered German legal assistant

Example

Drafting a liability limitation clause for a software development contract under German law.

Scenario

A software company seeks to limit its liability for indirect damages in a contract with a client. LegalGPT drafts a clause ensuring that the limitation complies with § 309 of the German Civil Code (BGB) while flagging potential unenforceable terms and advising revision to avoid conflicts with consumer protection laws.

Example

Analyzing the enforceability of a non-compete clause in an employment contract.

Scenario

An employer asks whether a restrictive covenant in a senior executive’s contract would hold under German labor law. LegalGPT reviews the clause in light of § 110 of the German Trade Regulation Act (Gewerbeordnung) and advises that a compensation clause is required for the restriction to be enforceable, which is a typical provision in German employment contracts.

Example

Ensuring compliance of general terms in a consumer-facing e-commerce platform.

Scenario

A startup launches an online store and needs to ensure its AGBs are legally compliant under German and EU consumer protection laws. LegalGPT highlights critical areas such as unfair contract terms (§ 307 BGB), cancellation rights, and data protection provisions under the GDPR, allowing the business to avoid legal pitfalls.

Example

Creating a robust NDA for a business partnership negotiation.

Scenario

Two companies are entering discussions to explore a potential joint venture. LegalGPT drafts an NDA ensuring the confidentiality provisions are clear, including what constitutes confidential information, the duration of the agreement, and relevant exceptions. It also considers German contract law to ensure enforceability in case of a breach.

Example

Drafting a purchase agreement for the sale of goods between a German manufacturer and an EU buyer.

Scenario

A German manufacturer is selling goods to a French buyer. LegalGPT drafts the contract to reflect the terms under both German contract law and EU law, specifying delivery obligations, transfer of risk (§ 446 BGB), and dispute resolution mechanisms, ensuring clarity and legal security across borders.

Example

Providing legal insight on data processing clauses for a SaaS company under the GDPR.

Scenario

A SaaS company processes personal data of EU citizens and seeks to ensure its data processing agreement is GDPR-compliant. LegalGPT helps draft clauses that define the responsibilities of data controllers and processors, addresses user consent, data security measures, and rights of data subjects as per Articles 28 and 32 of the GDPR.