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Frequently Asked Questions
📋 General Questions
What is DocuGen Pro?
DocuGen Pro is a comprehensive document generation and management platform designed for South African businesses.
It helps you create professional invoices, quotations, contracts, tech riders, and other business documents quickly and efficiently.
Who can use DocuGen Pro?
DocuGen Pro is designed for small and medium businesses, freelancers, consultants, event organizers,
production companies, artists, bands, entertainment professionals, and any business needing professional document generation.
Is DocuGen Pro compliant with South African regulations?
Yes! DocuGen Pro is fully compliant with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act), Consumer Protection Act,
ECTA (Electronic Communications and Transactions Act), and South African tax and VAT requirements.
🔐 Account & Security
How do I create an account?
- Click "Sign Up" on the homepage
- Enter your email address and create a password
- Verify your email address
- Complete your profile information
- Start creating documents!
Is my data secure?
Absolutely! We implement end-to-end encryption, secure cloud storage with Supabase, regular security audits,
strict access controls, and POPIA-compliant data protection measures.
📄 Documents & Templates
What types of documents can I create?
- Invoices: Professional tax invoices with VAT
- Quotations: Detailed price quotes and estimates
- Contracts: Service agreements and contracts
- Tech Riders: Stage layouts and technical requirements
- Letters: Business correspondence
- Custom Documents: Using our template editor
👥 Client Profiles & AI Auto-Fill
What is AI Auto-Fill?
AI Auto-Fill is our intelligent extraction feature that reads text from images (business cards, screenshots),
extracts information from PDF documents, analyzes pasted text, and automatically fills client profile fields.
It saves you time on data entry!
How do I use AI Auto-Fill?
Method 1: Upload File
- Click "Upload File" in the AI Auto-Fill section
- Select an image, PDF, or text file
- Wait for AI to extract information
- Review and edit extracted data
Method 2: Paste Text
- Click "Paste Text" tab
- Paste client information (business card text, email signature, etc.)
- Click "Extract & Auto-Fill"
- Review and edit extracted data
🎸 Tech Rider
What is a Tech Rider?
A Tech Rider is a technical requirements document used in the entertainment industry. It specifies stage layout,
instrument placement, power requirements, audio/visual needs, and performance specifications.
What are the Tech Rider keyboard shortcuts?
- Cmd+D / Ctrl+D: Duplicate selected item
- H: Flip horizontal
- V: Flip vertical
- Cmd+Z / Ctrl+Z: Undo
- Cmd+S / Ctrl+S: Save layout
- Arrow Keys: Fine positioning (1px)
- Shift+Arrow: Quick moves (10px)
📞 Contact & Support
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 30 November 2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how DocuGen Pro ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal
information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable South African laws.
By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We collect the following types of personal information:
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name
- Profile Information: Business details, registration numbers, VAT numbers, addresses
- Client Information: Client profiles, contact details, event information
- Document Data: Documents created, templates used, document metadata
- Usage Data: Log data, IP addresses, browser type, device information
- Payment Information: Billing details, transaction history (if applicable)
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Device and browser information
- Usage patterns and preferences
- Location data (with your consent)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our document generation services
- Account Management: To create and manage your user account
- Communication: To send service updates, notifications, and support messages
- Personalization: To customize your experience and provide relevant features
- Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
- Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and security threats
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
4. Your Rights Under POPIA
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: Request access to your personal information
- Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your information
- Right to Restriction: Request restriction of processing
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@docugenpro.com
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Regular Audits: Security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Secure Infrastructure: Industry-standard security practices
- Employee Training: Staff trained on data protection and privacy
6. Contact Information
Acknowledgment: By using DocuGen Pro, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.
Terms of Service
Last Updated: 30 November 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using DocuGen Pro ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms").
If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "you", "your") and DocuGen Pro
("we", "us", "our"), a service operating under the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
2. Description of Service
DocuGen Pro is a document generation and management platform that provides:
- Document creation and editing tools
- Client profile management
- Template libraries
- Document storage and organization
- Tech rider creation tools
- Invoice and quotation generation
- Cloud-based document management
3. User Accounts
3.1 Account Creation
- You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- You must be at least 18 years old to create an account
- One person or entity may not maintain multiple accounts
3.2 Account Security
- You are responsible for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach
- We are not liable for losses due to unauthorized use of your account
4. User Responsibilities
You agree to:
- Use the Service in compliance with all applicable South African laws
- Provide accurate and truthful information
- Not use the Service for illegal, harmful, or fraudulent purposes
- Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Not interfere with or disrupt the Service
- Respect intellectual property rights of others
- Not impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
5. Intellectual Property Rights
5.1 Our Rights
- The Service, including all content, features, and functionality, is owned by DocuGen Pro
- Our trademarks, logos, and brand elements are protected by South African law
- You may not use our intellectual property without written permission
5.2 Your Content
- You retain ownership of documents and content you create using the Service
- You grant us a limited license to store, process, and display your content to provide the Service
- You are solely responsible for content you create or upload
6. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by South African law:
- The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
- We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Our total liability shall not exceed the fees paid by you in the 12 months preceding the claim
- We are not responsible for loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
7. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes shall be subject to
the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.
8. Contact Information
Acknowledgment: By using DocuGen Pro, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.