Before You Talk to a Lawyer — Understand What You’re Facing

Legalje helps you break down common legal questions into small, clear steps. We help you go from “I don’t know what this means” to “Now I know what to ask.”

Examples appear as a vertical list

Do I own the work I made as a freelancer?
What does ‘non-compete’ really restrict?
Can I use this song in my video?

Pathways & Trees

Creator
Intellectual Property for Creators
Employed
When Are You Technically Employed
Rental
Basic Rental Rights
Breaking Terms
What Happens When You Break Terms?

You’ve Been Here Before.
Just Didn’t Call It ‘Legal

Case A:
Someone took your logo and used it in their store.
Case B:
You paid a deposit. They ghosted you.
Case C:
Your boss texts you to work on weekends. You’re a contractor.
Case D:
You signed something you didn’t read. Now there’s a clause.

Clarity Before Counsel

Why Legalje Exists

Legal advice is powerful. But too often, people don’t even know how to describe their problem.

Legalje helps you prepare — emotionally, logically, practically — before you seek expensive or formal help.

“Clarity isn’t legal advice. It’s a form of power.”

Language You Can Use

Legal Phrase
What It Actually Means
“Force majeure”
If disaster strikes, no one’s liable
“IP Assignment”
You’re giving full rights to what you made
“Termination clause”
This is how you end the agreement
“Indemnify”
You’ll cover any damage they suffer
“Jurisdiction”
Where the fight will happen if things go bad

Voices of Relief

Anya R., illustrator
Anya R., illustrator
“I didn’t need a lawyer. I just needed to know what to Google.”
Mateusz K., web developer
Mateusz K., web developer
“It helped me rewrite my contract in human language.”
Elisa T., freelancer
Elisa T., freelancer
“Turns out I had a right to that refund. I just didn’t know how to say it.”
Anya R., illustrator
Anya R., illustrator
“I didn’t need a lawyer. I just needed to know what to Google.”
Mateusz K., web developer
Mateusz K., web developer
“It helped me rewrite my contract in human language.”
Elisa T., freelancer
Elisa T., freelancer
“Turns out I had a right to that refund. I just didn’t know how to say it.”

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