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Addlify Legal — Install guide
Addlify Legal
Install guide · Last updated: May 2026

1. Download the manifest

The manifest is a single XML file. It does not install anything on your PC — it just points Word to the cloud-hosted add-in. You can delete it from your Downloads folder after step 2.

Manifest not available yet — coming soon
What just downloaded? The XML manifest references addlify.uk/legal/taskpane.html — the actual add-in code lives on our HTTPS servers. No local executable, no admin rights needed.

2a. Install in Word for Windows

One-time setup: trust a folder

Word will only sideload manifests from a folder it trusts. You set this once, then any future manifest dropped in that folder loads automatically.

  1. 1
    Create a folder for your add-ins, e.g. C:\Users\YourName\AddlifyAddins.
  2. 2
    Move the downloaded addlify-legal-manifest.xml into that folder.
  3. 3
    Right-click the folder → Properties → Sharing → Advanced Sharing. Tick Share this folder, click Permissions, give your Windows user Read access, OK.
  4. 4
    Note the share path shown (e.g. \\YOUR-PC\AddlifyAddins) — you'll paste it next.
  5. 5
    Open Word. File → Options → Trust Center → Trust Center Settings → Trusted Add-in Catalogs.
  6. 6
    Paste the share path in Catalog URL, click Add catalog, tick Show in Menu, OK twice.
  7. 7
    Restart Word.

Load the add-in

  1. 1
    In any Word document: Insert → Get Add-ins → My Add-ins → Shared Folder.
  2. 2
    Select Addlify LegalAdd.
  3. 3
    The Addlify panel opens on the right. Done.
The next time you replace addlify-legal-manifest.xml in your trusted folder (e.g. for an update), restart Word and re-add — it will pick up the new version.

2b. Install in Word for Mac

  1. 1
    Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G to open Go to Folder.
  2. 2
    Paste this path and press Return:
    ~/Library/Containers/com.microsoft.Word/Data/Documents/wef
  3. 3
    If the wef folder doesn't exist, create it.
  4. 4
    Drag addlify-legal-manifest.xml into the wef folder.
  5. 5
    Restart Word.
  6. 6
    Insert → My Add-ins → Developer Add-ins → select Addlify Legal.
If Developer Add-ins doesn't appear, your Word Mac may be too old. The minimum is build 16.30 (2019).

2c. Install in Word Online (browser)

  1. 1
    Open or create a document at office.com (any Microsoft 365 account works, including free).
  2. 2
    Insert → Add-ins → Upload My Add-in.
  3. 3
    Click Browse, select addlify-legal-manifest.xml, click Upload.
  4. 4
    The Addlify panel opens. Done.
Word Online limitation: the sideloaded add-in is scoped to this document only. To use Addlify in another document, repeat Upload My Add-in there. For multi-document use, prefer Word desktop (2a / 2b).

3. Activate your licence

  1. 1
    The Addlify panel will show a key entry screen.
  2. 2
    Paste the licence key sent to your email after registration. Click Activate.
  3. 3
    Your device gets bound to the licence (within the device limit of your plan: 1 for Solo, 2 for Pro, 2 per lawyer for Cabinet, unlimited for Enterprise).
  4. 4
    Open any contract — click Scan document to run the first check.
Lost your key? Recover it by email — we'll send the active keys associated with your address.

To unbind a device (e.g. before changing PCs), open the panel → settings → Disconnect this device. The seat is freed for reuse.

Interactive Legal Sandbox (DEMO)

Addlify Legal offers an interactive simulation panel directly on our homepage. This provides a risk-free hands-on experience of the Word Add-in for contract reviewing, GDPR compliance audits, and legal calculations.

How to Unlock the Sandbox

  1. 1Go to the homepage (addlify.uk) and scroll down to the **Interactive Sandbox** section.
  2. 2Enter the VIP passcode DEMO2026 or VIP2026.
  3. 3Select the **Legal** tab to start testing the Word legal workspace in real-time.
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Key Modules: Review contracts for B2C unfair terms (Legea 193/2000), execute the GDPR DPA Shield scanner, verify qualified digital signatures (eIDAS standard), and calculate court tax brackets (OUG 80/2013) instantly.

Bulk scan API — Enterprise only

Endpoint: POST https://addlify.uk/api/legal/bulk-scan.php

Limite: 200 cereri/oră/licență, max 50 texte per request.

Request — single text

curl -X POST https://addlify.uk/api/legal/bulk-scan.php \
  -d "license_key=LEGAL-ENT-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX" \
  -d "text=Contractul nr 1234. Părțile..."

Request — bulk (50 texts)

curl -X POST https://addlify.uk/api/legal/bulk-scan.php \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "license_key": "LEGAL-ENT-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX",
    "texts": ["Contract 1...", "Contract 2...", "..."]
  }'

Response

{
  "success": true,
  "count": 1,
  "rulesUsed": 12,
  "results": [{
    "index": 0,
    "documentLength": 4521,
    "issuesCount": 3,
    "issues": [
      {
        "ruleId": "B2C-AUTO-RENEWAL",
        "severity": "ERROR",
        "lawRef": "L 193/2000 Anexa lit. b)",
        "title": "...",
        "suggestion": "...",
        "matchText": "...",
        "startOffset": 1234
      }
    ]
  }]
}
Engine PHP folosit pentru bulk acoperă regex_window și keyword_proximity (toate regulile Addlify standard plus custom rule packs ale firmei). Pentru cele mai noi reguli structural_missing (verificare clauze obligatorii lipsă), folosește add-in-ul UI.

Cotă mai mare?

200/h e default. Pentru loturi mari (mii de contracte/zi), scrie la support@addlify.uk.

Audit log — Cabinet / Enterprise

Pagină: https://addlify.uk/api/legal/audit.php

Introduce cheia licenței → vezi toate evenimentele relevante:

  • Device-uri activate / dezactivate (cine, când, de pe ce IP)
  • Cereri de transfer device
  • Clauze firmă create / modificate / șterse (cu autorul)
  • Custom rule packs salvate / șterse
  • Brand book actualizat
  • Bulk API calls (Enterprise)

Filtrare pe interval de date. Limită 500 evenimente/vizualizare. Datele se păstrează 12 luni.

Conținutul documentelor scanate nu apare în audit log. Vedem doar metadata: cine a scanat, când, dimensiune document, câte issues. Textul rămâne local pe PC-ul tău, ca întotdeauna.

Troubleshooting

Word shows a blank white panel after install

Almost always a stale cache. Close Word, delete cached files at %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Wef\ (Windows) or ~/Library/Containers/com.Microsoft.OsfWebHost/Data/ (Mac), restart Word, re-add the add-in.

"Manifest is not valid" on upload

You probably opened the file in a browser (which adds HTML wrapping) or downloaded it through a tool that truncated it. Re-download from the button above and check the file size is between 4 and 8 KB.

"Cannot connect to server" inside the panel

Word add-ins need outbound HTTPS to addlify.uk on port 443. If you're on a corporate network, ask IT to whitelist that domain. The add-in does not work offline at first activation, but once the device is bound, scans run locally on your document text.

"Device limit reached" when activating

Your plan has a per-device cap. Open Manage my licence, see the active devices list, and disconnect one you no longer use. The freed seat is available immediately.

Update available — how do I get the latest version?

The add-in code (taskpane) is fetched fresh from our servers each time Word opens it, so you're always on the latest UI and rule packs. Only the manifest needs replacement if we change permissions or the entry point — you'll get an email with the new download link.

I can't find "Insert → Add-ins" in my Word ribbon

Some older Office volume-licence builds hide the Add-ins button. File → Options → Customize Ribbon → tick Add-ins on the right side, OK. If the option doesn't exist at all, your build is below the minimum (Word 2016 RTM is the earliest supported).

Frequently asked questions

How does the Session-Isolated SQLite database work across the 12 Legal modules?

Your Legal Hub (including the M&A Deal Analyzer, Sanctions Screening, GDPR Incident breach scoring, PE Nexus risks, UBO corporate trees, litigation odds, and force majeure logs) saves data into a private, session-isolated SQLite database (`notifications.sqlite`). Using your browser session ID, the database completely isolates your active records from other clients. All analyses, SVG trees, and draft reports persist securely only for your current session, protecting client PII with zero risk of shared MySQL contamination.

Does Addlify Legal upload my contracts to your servers?

No. The document text never leaves your machine. The add-in runs the rule checks locally inside Word using JavaScript. The only network calls are: licence validation (your key + a device fingerprint), opt-in telemetry on which rules fired (no document content), and rule pack updates.

Which laws does the add-in check against?

Romanian Civil Code (Codul Civil), Romanian Labour Code (Codul Muncii), Law 193/2000 on abusive B2C clauses, Law 363/2007 on unfair commercial practices, and GDPR clauses commonly required in employment and service contracts. Rule packs update monthly as legislation changes.

Can I add my own custom rules or corporate Brand Book?

Yes — Pro plan and above. Open the panel → My rules to configure customized clause checks and standard phrasing. You can also import your firm's official Brand Book. Custom rules and Brand Book definitions run locally and sync to the cloud for shared Cabinet/Enterprise tiers.

What should I do if the Word add-in taskpane shows a blank white panel or a connection error?

This is usually due to a stale Office web cache. Close Word, navigate to `%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Wef\` (on Windows) or `~/Library/Containers/com.Microsoft.OsfWebHost/Data/` (on Mac) and clear the files inside. Restart Word and re-add the add-in to force-load the fresh taskpane UI.

Does it work offline?

After first activation, scans run offline. Internet is required for: initial licence activation, manual licence revalidation (every 7 days), and rule pack updates.

Can I install it on more than one PC?

Yes, up to your plan's device limit. Solo = 1 device, Pro = 2, Cabinet = 5 lawyers × 2 each, Enterprise = unlimited. Switching devices is done from Manage my licence or directly from the panel's Disconnect this device button.

What happens to my data if I cancel?

Local data (custom rules, history) stays on your PC — uninstalling the add-in does not touch it; delete the manifest folder if you want a clean removal. Server-side, your licence is marked cancelled; we keep the email + key history for 90 days then anonymise it (see our privacy policy).