Frequently asked questions.
Honest answers about what FightThis is and isn't.
What FightThis is and isn't
Is this legal advice?
No. Explicitly not. FightThis is a drafting tool — we help you write a letter you could write yourself with enough time and research. We don't review your case for legal merit. We don't represent you. We don't have an attorney-client relationship with you. For high-stakes situations, hire an attorney.
Are you an AI lawyer?
No. We never use that phrase. "AI lawyer" implies representation and legal advice — things we don't provide. We help you write letters. That's it.
Why is the pricing so low?
Because what we're selling is a letter, not an hour of an attorney's time. We're not providing legal services. The AI drafts the letter in 15 seconds; the model cost is measured in cents; we charge for the value of a well-drafted letter in a specific situation. The $19–79 price reflects that.
What makes you different from just using ChatGPT?
Vertical-specific prompts that cite real, verified statutes. Proper letter formatting. Document reading that extracts and uses the specific information from your document. The knowledge that the citations are real (we have a statute reference database). And we're honest about what we are.
What if my case is complicated?
If the dispute involves more than $10,000, ongoing litigation, criminal exposure, or anything emotionally complex, we recommend a real attorney. Many state bars have lawyer referral services with low-cost initial consultations. We can be your first step; we shouldn't be your only step.
Using the service
Do I need an account?
No. You can start without an account. After payment, we auto-create a magic-link account tied to your email so you can access your letters later. No password required — just a magic link in your email.
What file formats do you accept?
JPEG, PNG, PDF, and plain text. Max file size 25 MB. We run OCR on photos and PDFs to extract the text.
What if the OCR misreads something in my document?
You see the extracted text before we generate the letter. You can correct anything that was misread before proceeding.
How long does generation take?
Usually 10–30 seconds. We show progress messages while you wait.
Can I edit the letter after it's generated?
Yes. The downloaded DOCX is fully editable in Word, Google Docs, or any word processor. The PDF is final-formatted; for editing, use the DOCX.
What if the letter has a mistake?
Read it carefully before sending. You're responsible for the contents. If you find a factual error, edit the DOCX before mailing. If the AI clearly fabricated something, contact us — that should not happen and we want to know.
Pricing, payment, and refunds
What does the free preview show?
The complete letter, watermarked. Not a snippet. You see everything before paying.
What does "unlock" cost?
Depends on the vertical: $19 (parking tickets), $29 (medical bills, debt, regulatory), $39 (insurance appeals), $49 (IRS). This gets you the clean PDF and DOCX to use yourself. Add-on mailing is +$20 first class, +$50 certified.
Can I get a refund?
Within 24 hours of payment if you haven't downloaded the unlocked letter — yes, full refund. After download, no refund (the work was delivered). See our full refund policy.
Is there a subscription?
Not yet in Phase 1. Subscriptions are planned — likely $19/month unlimited generation. We'll add this once we have data on usage patterns.
How does mailing work?
We print the letter, sign it (your name, as you provided it), and mail it via USPS on your behalf. First class or certified with return receipt. We don't forge signatures — we print your typed name. You review the letter before it's mailed.
Your data and privacy
What happens with my documents?
Uploaded documents are encrypted in transit and at rest. Auto-deleted after 30 days unless you request retention. We never train AI models on your data.
Do you share my information?
No, except with the subprocessors necessary to deliver the service (Stripe for payment, Postmark for email, R2 for storage, Anthropic for generation). We never sell data.
Do you use cookies or ad trackers?
No advertising trackers, no Google Analytics, no Facebook pixel. We use Plausible Analytics (self-hosted, no cookies, privacy-preserving) for pageviews and conversion tracking. That's it.
How do you handle PHI in insurance and medical documents?
We treat uploaded documents with care. They're encrypted, auto-deleted, and never used for training. We are not a HIPAA covered entity (you're using us voluntarily as a consumer), but we follow secure handling practices consistent with HIPAA principles.
Can I request deletion of my data?
Yes. Email privacy@fightthis.m8n1ac.com and we'll delete your account and all associated documents.
Outcomes and results
Will the letter work?
We can't guarantee any outcome. What we can say: a well-drafted letter citing the right statutes gets taken more seriously than no letter at all. The statistics we cite are real — 53% of properly-filed insurance appeals succeed. Filing is the first step.
What if they deny my appeal again?
There are often multiple levels of appeal — internal appeal, external review, state insurance commissioner complaint, or litigation. A second denial doesn't mean it's over. We can help with the next step too.
What if the letter doesn't work for my parking ticket?
Outcomes vary widely by city. Some jurisdictions dismiss 20–40% of contested tickets; others almost never dismiss. We'll write the strongest case possible with what you provide, but we can't control the reviewer.
Is this guaranteed to win my IRS dispute?
No. Nothing is guaranteed with the IRS. What's guaranteed is that a professional, correctly-cited response is better than ignoring the notice or sending an informal email.
Supported verticals and edge cases
What if I need help with something not on your list?
Join our general waitlist. We're adding verticals based on demand. Immigration appeals, employment letters, and consumer arbitration are high on the list.
Do you handle Medicare and Medicaid appeals?
Not yet. Medicare and Medicaid have separate federal appeal processes with different procedures. We focus on commercial insurance for now.
What about state-specific laws?
Where state law is relevant, we try to apply the correct state statute based on your zip code. But our coverage is deepest for federal laws (ERISA, FDCPA, ACA, IRS code). State-specific nuance varies.
Can I use this for a business dispute?
FDCPA specifically protects consumers, not businesses. Some other verticals (insurance, medical bills) can apply to sole proprietors. But FightThis is primarily a consumer tool.
What about landlord-tenant disputes?
Not currently supported. High on the waitlist — it's a huge need.
What about employment disputes?
Not currently. Wage theft, EEOC complaints, and wrongful termination letters are on the roadmap.
Legal posture and safety
Is FightThis practicing law?
No. We are a drafting tool, structured specifically to stay on the consumer-tool side of unauthorized practice of law (UPL) rules. We never review case merit, never advise strategy, never represent users. We help you write the letter you were going to write anyway — just better.
What if I send a letter that backfires?
Read everything before you send. If anything in the letter doesn't match your situation, edit it. You're responsible for what you sign and send. Our terms make this clear, and it's genuinely true.
What if the company I'm disputing sees that I used FightThis?
Every letter includes a footer: "This letter was drafted with the assistance of FightThis (fightthis.ai), a drafting tool." We don't hide this. A well-crafted letter is a well-crafted letter regardless of how it was drafted.