Proof of Usefulness Report

ContractKen

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+32
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

ContractKen is a verifiable early-stage legal tech startup (Seed stage, raised ~$100k) offering an AI-powered Microsoft Word add-in for contract review. However, the project submission contains significant inaccuracies and hallucinations, claiming the audience is 'everyone' and that 'most people have used [the] product,' which contradicts its niche B2B nature. While the underlying technology (LLMs + NLP) and market timing (Legal AI) are sound, the submission's lack of credible data and hyperbolic claims result in a heavily penalized score due to the low Quality Factors applied.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+35
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+25
Evidence Of Traction+15
Market Timing Relevance+85
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+27
Usefulness Multiplierx1.18
Final Score+32

Project Details

Project URL
Description
ContractKenis in the Legal Tech Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Analytics, Software Development, Professional Services
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline