AI Judge

Use Case 1: Freelancer and Client Contractual Disagreements

Problem: Freelancers and small business clients often face "scope creep" or disagreements over whether deliverables meet the original contract specifications. Hiring a lawyer for a $500–$2,000 dispute is financially illogical, often leading to soured relationships and unpaid invoices.
Solution: AI Judge acts as a low-cost "pre-legal" mediator. By inputting the original contract terms and the communication history, both parties can get an impartial verdict on whether the work meets the agreed-upon standards.
Example: A web developer (Contender 1) claims the project is finished, while the client (Contender 2) refuses to pay the final milestone, claiming "mobile responsiveness" wasn't handled. They select "Contract" dispute type and "US Legislation." The AI analyzes the arguments and issues a verdict stating whether the contract implicitly or explicitly required those features, providing a neutral basis for payment or revision.

Use Case 2: Resolving Internal Partnership or Co-Founder Conflicts

Problem: In startups or small marketing agencies, founders often reach a deadlock on internal decisions, such as equity adjustments, resource allocation, or pivot strategies. These emotional disputes can paralyze a business.
Solution: Using the "Mediation Mode" and "Formal" settings, AI Judge provides an objective, logic-based perspective that removes the emotional heat from the argument. It analyzes the contributions and arguments of each partner based on "Commercial" or "Labor" dispute types.
Example: Two agency partners disagree on how to split a performance bonus. They enter their respective contributions and the original partnership agreement. The AI Judge analyzes the "Coherence of arguments" and "Evidence" to suggest a fair distribution (e.g., a 60/40 split based on lead generation vs. execution), helping them move forward without a permanent rift.

Use Case 3: Small-Scale Commercial Property and Office Sharing Disputes

Problem: Content creators or small startups sharing office spaces often clash over utility splits, maintenance responsibilities, or noise complaints. These "micro-disputes" are too small for court but cause significant daily friction.
Solution: Parties can use the "Property" dispute type to resolve lease-related or shared-space disagreements. The tool provides "Resolution Guidance," which helps the parties draft a formal memo based on the AI’s verdict to prevent future issues.
Example: A video production team (Contender 1) and a software startup (Contender 2) share a studio. A dispute arises over electricity costs due to high-powered lighting. They submit their usage logs and lease agreement. The AI Judge provides a "Brief" but "Detailed" verdict suggesting a revised payment structure based on the evidence, which both parties agree to follow to maintain a professional environment.

Use Case 4: E-commerce Customer Resolution (Pre-Arbitration)

Problem: E-commerce businesses often face "he-said-she-said" disputes regarding damaged goods or return policies. These frequently result in costly credit card chargebacks or negative reviews.
Solution: A business can offer the AI Judge as a transparent, third-party "neutral ground" for the customer before escalating to a formal chargeback. This shows the customer that the business is willing to undergo impartial scrutiny.
Example: A customer claims a high-end camera arrived damaged; the seller provides photos of the item being packed securely. They input the "International" legislation and "Commercial" dispute type. The AI analyzes the evidence (tracking data vs. customer photos) and generates an impartial verdict. If the AI finds the damage likely happened during transit, it provides a resolution path (e.g., insurance claim) that satisfies both parties.