🏛️ LegalEase - AI-Powered Legal Compliance Platform

Automate your legal workflows with AI. Draft contracts, track compliance, and handle payments - all in one platform built for Indian startups and SMEs.

🎯 Overview

LegalEase is a comprehensive AI-powered legal compliance and business automation platform designed specifically for Indian startups and SMEs. It combines cutting-edge AI technology with legal expertise to automate complex business processes, from document generation to tax filing and compliance management.

✨ Key Features

• 🤖 AI-Powered Legal Automation - Generate contracts, legal notices, and compliance documents
• 📊 Tax & GST Management - Automated ITR filing, GST returns, and compliance tracking
• 🔗 Blockchain Document Notarization - Immutable document verification on Base blockchain
• 👥 Specialized AI Agents - Dedicated agents for different legal and accounting tasks
• 📁 Advanced Document Management - OCR, smart categorization, and blockchain hashing
• 💬 Real-time Automation - WebSocket-based live updates and automation status
• 🏢 Complete Business Onboarding - Step-by-step business setup and compliance
• 📱 Modern Web Interface - Beautiful, responsive UI with professional legal theme

🏗️ Architecture

LegalEase is built with a modern microservices architecture:

Frontend (Next.js)  ←→  Backend (FastAPI)  ←→  Blockchain (Solidity)
     │                        │                      │
     │                   MongoDB Atlas          Base Network
     │                        │                      │
     └─────────────────   WebSocket   ─────────────────┘
                              │
                    GST Verification API

🚀 Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ and npm/yarn
• Python 3.8+
• MongoDB
• MetaMask or compatible Web3 wallet

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/your-username/legalease.git
cd legalease

2. Backend Setup

# Navigate to backend directory
cd backend

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Set up environment variables
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your configuration

# Start the backend server
uvicorn main:app --reload

3. Frontend Setup

# Navigate to frontend directory
cd frontend

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Set up environment variables
cp .env.example .env.local
# Edit .env.local with your configuration

# Start the frontend server
npm run dev

4. Blockchain Setup (Optional)

# Navigate to blockchain directory
cd blockchain

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Set up environment variables
cp env.example .env
# Edit .env with your private key

# Deploy to Base Sepolia testnet
npm run deploy:base-sepolia

5. GST Verification API (Optional)

# Navigate to GST API directory
cd GST-Verification-API

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Start the GST verification service
python app.py

🔧 Configuration

Backend Environment Variables

# Database
MONGODB_URL=mongodb+srv://your-mongodb-url
MONGODB_DB_NAME=legalease

# AI Configuration
OPENAI_API_KEY=your-openai-api-key
GOOGLE_API_KEY=your-google-api-key
AI_PROVIDER=openai

# Security
SECRET_KEY=your-secret-key-here
CORS_ORIGINS=["http://localhost:3000"]

# File Upload
UPLOAD_DIR=uploads
MAX_FILE_SIZE=10485760  # 10MB

Frontend Environment Variables

# API Configuration
NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL=http://localhost:8000
NEXT_PUBLIC_WS_URL=ws://localhost:8000

# Blockchain Configuration
NEXT_PUBLIC_REGISTRY_BASE_SEPOLIA=0xYourContractAddress
NEXT_PUBLIC_BASE_SEPOLIA_RPC=https://sepolia.base.org

📋 Features Overview

🤖 AI Agents

LegalEase includes specialized AI agents for different legal and accounting tasks:

Agent	Description	Capabilities
Tax Filing Copilot	Automated tax management	ITR filing, GST returns, tax calculation
Compliance Health Agent	Regulatory compliance monitoring	Deadline tracking, risk assessment, alerts
Notice Responder	Legal notice management	Notice analysis, response drafting, follow-up
Document Generator	Legal document creation	Contracts, agreements, templates
Trademark Assistant	IP management	Trademark search, filing, status tracking
General Assistant	Q&A and guidance	Legal queries, business advice, support

📊 Dashboard Features

• Real-time Compliance Score - Track your business compliance status
• Task Management - Upcoming deadlines and pending tasks
• Document Analytics - Usage statistics and document insights
• Automation Status - Live updates on running processes
• Calendar Integration - Compliance deadlines and appointments

🔐 Document Management

• Smart Upload - Drag & drop with automatic file type detection
• OCR Processing - Text extraction from scanned documents
• Blockchain Notarization - Immutable document verification
• Advanced Search - Full-text search across documents
• Folder Organization - Hierarchical document structure
• Version Control - Track document changes and revisions

💼 Business Onboarding

Complete step-by-step business setup:

1. Basic Information - Company details and incorporation
2. Legal Structure - Entity type and shareholding
3. Compliance Setup - Tax registrations and licenses
4. Document Upload - Required business documents
5. Verification - AI-powered document verification
6. Activation - Business profile activation

🛠️ API Documentation

Authentication Endpoints

• POST /api/v1/auth/register - User registration
• POST /api/v1/auth/login - User login
• GET /api/v1/auth/user/{email} - Get user profile

Business Management

• POST /api/v1/businesses - Create business
• GET /api/v1/businesses/{id} - Get business details
• POST /api/v1/onboarding/start - Start onboarding process

Document Management

• POST /api/v1/upload/document - Upload document
• GET /api/v1/upload/document/{id} - Download document
• GET /api/v1/upload/documents - List documents

Automation

• WebSocket /api/v1/automation/ws - Real-time automation updates
• POST /api/v1/tax-filing/initiate - Start tax filing process

Company Management

• POST /api/v1/companies - Create company
• GET /api/v1/companies - List companies
• GET /api/v1/companies/{id} - Get company details

For complete API documentation, visit: http://localhost:8000/docs (Swagger UI)

🔗 Blockchain Integration

LegalEase integrates with the Base blockchain for document notarization:

Smart Contract Features

• Document Notarization - Store SHA-256 hashes on-chain
• Existence Verification - Check if documents are notarized
• Immutable Storage - Permanent on-chain records
• Event Emission - Real-time frontend integration

Contract Details

• Network: Base Sepolia Testnet (Chain ID: 84532)
• Contract: LegalEaseDocRegistry.sol
• Features: Gas-optimized, duplicate prevention, event-based verification

📱 Frontend Pages

Core Pages

• Landing Page (/) - Hero section with features overview
• Dashboard (/dashboard) - Main application interface
• Documents (/documents) - Document management interface
• Agents (/agents) - AI agents management
• Chat (/chat) - Conversational AI interface
• Editor (/editor) - AI-powered document editor

Specialized Pages

• Automation (/automation) - Browser automation interface
• Compliance (/compliance) - Compliance tracking calendar
• Settings (/settings) - Application configuration
• Help (/help) - Documentation and support
• Pricing (/pricing) - Subscription plans

🎨 Design System

LegalEase uses a professional legal theme with:

• Color Palette: Legal brown (#8B4513) and warm cream (#F8F3EE)
• Typography: Baskervville (headings) and Montserrat (body)
• Components: Shadcn/ui with custom legal styling
• Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach
• Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AA compliant

🧪 Testing

Run Tests

# Backend tests
cd backend
pytest

# Frontend tests
cd frontend
npm test

# Blockchain tests
cd blockchain
npm test

Test Coverage

• Backend: API endpoints, business logic, database operations
• Frontend: Component rendering, user interactions, API integration
• Blockchain: Smart contract functionality, gas optimization

🚀 Deployment

Production Deployment

1. Backend Deployment (Railway/Heroku)
2. Frontend Deployment (Vercel/Netlify)
3. Database (MongoDB Atlas)
4. Blockchain (Base Mainnet)

Environment Setup

# Deploy backend
cd backend
pip install -r requirements.txt
uvicorn main:app --host 0.0.0.0 --port $PORT

# Deploy frontend
cd frontend
npm run build
npm start

# Deploy blockchain
cd blockchain
npm run deploy:base

📊 Performance

Benchmarks

• API Response Time: < 200ms average
• Document Upload: < 5s for 10MB files
• Blockchain Transaction: < 30s confirmation
• AI Processing: < 10s for document generation

Optimization

• Database Indexing: Optimized queries for fast retrieval
• Caching: Redis for frequently accessed data
• CDN: Static assets served via CDN
• Code Splitting: Lazy loading for optimal performance

🔒 Security

Security Features

• Data Encryption: End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
• Authentication: JWT-based authentication system
• Authorization: Role-based access control
• Input Validation: Comprehensive input sanitization
• Rate Limiting: API rate limiting and DDoS protection
• Blockchain Security: Immutable document verification

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please read our Contributing Guide for details on:

• Code of conduct
• Development process
• Pull request guidelines
• Issue reporting

Development Setup

# Fork the repository
git clone https://github.com/your-username/legalease.git
cd legalease

# Create feature branch
git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

# Make your changes
# Test your changes
# Submit pull request

📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

🆘 Support

Getting Help

• Documentation: Check our comprehensive guides
• Issues: Report bugs on GitHub Issues
• Discussions: Join our GitHub Discussions
• Email: Contact us at support@legalease.com

FAQ

Q: Is LegalEase free to use? A: LegalEase offers both free and premium plans. The free plan includes basic features, while premium plans unlock advanced AI capabilities and higher usage limits.

Q: Is my data secure? A: Yes, we use enterprise-grade encryption and follow strict data privacy regulations including GDPR and CCPA. Your documents are encrypted and never shared with third parties.

Q: Can I integrate LegalEase with other tools? A: Yes, LegalEase provides APIs for integration with popular tools like Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Slack.

🎉 Acknowledgments

• OpenAI for AI capabilities
• Base for blockchain infrastructure
• MongoDB for database services
• Vercel for frontend hosting
• All contributors who made this project possible

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Built with ❤️ for Indian startups and SMEs by Team AlphaQ

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