Protected Indexed Web Directories.

A simplistic demo of a web protected index is located here (the username and password are each demo). Documents are scanned and converted into HTML so that they are searchable. Exact facsimiles can be downloaded in PDF format. If you are dealing with large, document intensive cases, you'll find that the web protected index will save you a great deal of time in locating documents and quotable material.

Experiment with the demo area, which includes some pleadings that are from the public record and fake exhibits. You'll notice that:

• Hyperlinks to cited case law and related documents are provided (this is available for $1.00 per citation, from approximately 1950 to the present. You will have to provide older citations if you want them available online).
• Hyperlinks to relevant online resources, such as the recorder's office, are added
• Every web page document includes a PDF file so that you can download and print an exact facsimile
• The search engine installed on the demo is a simple one. If you wish, instead of using the basic search function contained in the demo, a different version can be installed in which your search terms are highlighted in the results (an example of highlighted search results can be found at http://www.western-water.com/Search.htm.

Highlighted search terms within the document. Highlighting your search term within the actual pages that pull up in your search results can be done, but it will be expensive due to software costs and coding time. For that reason, this option is not included in the shopping cart below, but can be negotiated upon request.

Additional Information. You can have more information added to the index and the document pages. For example, you might keywords added to the indices, or you might want references to the physical location of the document. (i.e., Box 1, Folder 2). Simply put, whatever you think will work best for you can be coded into your web directory.

Word Processing Downloads can be added for each document, in either Word or WordPerfect format. There will be a fee of $1.00 per document converted to either Word or WordPerfect.

Storage and Maintenance. The standard protected web directory will be stored on LegalTech's server for $7.95 per month (up to 1 gig; $7.95 per month for each additional gig), available in your own password protected directory, with daily backups. Documents will be added at the rates described below. A CD backup of your web directory will be maintained by LegalTech (you can request a copy).

If you prefer to maintain the directory yourself after it has been set up, you need your own domain (i.e., www.yourcompany.com) and host. We highly recommend www.GoDaddy.com for domain purchases. See our e-commerce section for affordable hosting packages. Preferably, you should select a UNIX host that includes a cgi-bin, mySQL, the ability to protect directories, and ftp access. Training can be given to your staff at $35 per hour so that they can maintain your web directory.

The Cost. Documents will be scanned and converted to HTML and PDF either automatically or manually. Automatic scanning covers all pages that can be sent through a document scanner. Manual scanning involves bound material, photos, envelopes and other types of documents that cannot be sent through the document scanner. Legal-sized paper can be scanned. [A note about what will not be scanned ...] Original materials that have poor reproductive quality create "glitches" in the HTML conversion and each page requires proofing and cleanup. The fee is a flat $2.25 per scan (includes proofing); manual scans are $3.05 per page (also includes proofing). PDF files will be created at no additional charge. We require a $50 deposit for the scanning. The web directory set up fee and first month hosting is $100. After the directory is set up, there will be no additional web authoring charges.

Upon payment, we will call you to discuss any special needs you may have with respect to data you would like included in your index and sub-index pages, file organization, etc., and will provide a contract depicting exactly what services will be performed. Invoices for services beyond the deposits will be billed at the end of each month or at the end of the project, whichever comes first. Invoices will include a list of costs advanced, numbers of pages scanned during the billing period, and a description of billable time. Payments are due thirty (30) days after the date of issuance. You will be billed for return postage or courier fees.

All purchases on this web site are subject to a Purchase Agreement. Your payment for any item on this web site constitutes your acceptance of the Purchase Agreement. If you do not accept the terms of the Purchase Agreement, do not pay for a product or service.

Protected Web Directory. Price includes (a) the $100 setup fee for your directory and (b) the $50 deposit for scanning and document conversion time.

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