We asked ChatGPT - and this is what it said!
When we asked ChatGPT whether businesses should rely on AI to draft their legal documents, the AI itself admitted it wasn’t a good idea. And it’s absolutely right.
In a world where speed matters and budgets are tight, it’s easy to think AI can help you whip up contracts, terms and conditions, or HR documents in seconds. But when it comes to legally binding agreements, “fast and free” can quickly become “expensive and risky.”
Below we explain why even ChatGPT warns against using AI for legal documents - and why tools like shizl offer a safer, smarter and far more reliable alternative for start-ups, SMEs and scale-ups.
1. AI generated legal text can look professional - but still be wrong
AI can create convincing legal-sounding language, but:
- Clauses may be incomplete
- Obligations can be misinterpreted
- Key protections may be missing
Even a harmless-looking sentence can invalidate the whole agreement or leave your business exposed.
2. It doesn’t adapt to jurisdiction, regulations or sector rules
Legal requirements differ across:
- Countries
- Regions
- Industries
- Business models
AI tools typically don’t account for mandatory clauses, local regulations, employment law requirements or data protection rules - meaning the output may simply not comply.
3. AI has no insight into your business or risk profile
A lawyer considers:
- Liability exposure
- Commercial relationships
- Hidden risks
- Operational realities
AI only sees the text you provide. If you don’t mention something important, it won’t be covered.
4. Worst-case scenarios are often missing
Legal documents are designed to protect you when things don’t go to plan.
Yet AI frequently overlooks:
- Termination conditions
- IP protection
- Confidentiality breaches
- Payment disputes
- Supplier failures
These are the clauses that prevent cost, pain and litigation later.
7. Generic AI templates won’t scale with your business
As your business grows, your documents must evolve. Fundraising, investment rounds, IP creation, employee equity, partnerships - AI is not built to handle these nuanced legal needs.
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The smart alternative: Why growing businesses choose shizl.com
If you want affordable, fast, simple - but legally sound documentation, shizl.com provides exactly that. Built specifically for start-ups, SMEs and scale-ups, shizl combines the convenience of self-serve tools with the reliability of lawyer-approved documents.
Here’s why shizl.com is becoming the go-to legal platform for UK businesses:
1. Lawyer-drafted documents
Every template is written and approved by experienced commercial lawyers - not pulled together by an AI model guessing what “sounds legal.”
2. Simple, guided workflows
Answer a few plain-language questions and receive a tailored, legally robust document in minutes.
3. Affordable for all business sizes
- On-demand credits from £10 (plus VAT)
- Subscriptions from £36/month (plus VAT)
Perfect for businesses that cannot afford law-firm pricing.
4. Scales with your company’s growth
From hiring your first employee to preparing for investment - your legal needs evolve, and shizl evolves with you.
5. Secure signing, sharing & storage
Send documents for signature, track status, and store everything safely in one place.
6. Designed for UK start-ups, SMEs & scale-ups
shizl focuses on the exact legal challenges early-stage and growing businesses face—meaning no unnecessary complexity.
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Conclusion: Fast is good - but safe is better
Even ChatGPT says it shouldn’t be trusted to draft legal documents! The risks are real: invalid agreements, regulatory issues, disputes and costly fixes.
Using a purpose-built platform like shizl.com gives you:
- The speed of AI
- The safety of lawyer-drafted templates
- The affordability small businesses need
When your business is growing, your legal foundation must be strong. shizl.com ensures it is…without the headaches.
Built by lawyers.
Created for your business.
