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INFRASTRUCTURE / V10.2

The Immutable
Vault Protocol.

Case files are the bedrock of the firm. The Vault isn't just storage; it's a secure, version-controlled, and audit-ready environment for every document your firm touches.

DATA STRUCTURE

Visual
Hierarchy.

No more hunting for files. The Vault provides a clean, folder-based tree structure that mimics your physical filing cabinet, but with Elasticsearch retrieval across millions of pages.

  • Elasticsearch Indexing: Full-text search within scanned PDFs and images via OCR.
  • Granular Permissions: Restrict folders by department, role, or specific case involvement.
  • Smart Versioning: Track every edit and revert to any previous state with immutable logs.
MATTERS / 2025 / IKE-001 /
Motion_for_Bail.docx v.3.2 // 2m ago
Supporting_Affidavit.pdf SIGNED // 1h ago
Exhibits_A-G 7 items
COMPLIANCE

NDPR
Sovereignty.

Your data stays in Nigeria. NDPR-compliant storage clusters ensure that sensitive client legal data never leaves the sovereign jurisdiction.

ENCRYPTION

Resting
Fidelity.

All files are encrypted with AES-256. Private keys are firm-specific, ensuring that even Lawya engineers cannot access client files without explicit authorization.

RETENTION

Automated
Archiving.

Configurable retention policies. Auto-archive cases after 7 years or trigger legal holds with a single click across the organization.

SMART SEARCH

Find Anything. Instantly.

The Vault isn't just storage; it's an indexed library. Our proprietary OCR technology scans every PDF, image, and handwritten note, making them fully searchable. Find that specific affidavit from 2019 in milliseconds.

[SEARCH_QUERY]: "land dispute lekki"

[RESULTS_FOUND]: 3
1. Deed_of_Assignment_2022.pdf (Match: pg 4)
   "...located at Plot 4, Block XII, Lekki Phase 1..."

2. Site_Photo_002.jpg (OCR Match)
   "...Signboard: DISPUTED LAND - CAVEAT EMPTOR..."

3. Email_Thread_Nov.msg (Metadata)
   "Subject: Re: Lekki Land Matter..."

Seamless Collaboration.

Client Portals.

Generate secure, temporary access links for clients to upload documents directly to their case file. No more email attachments.

Team Permissions.

Granular access control. Define exactly who can view, edit, or delete sensitive case materials based on role or hierarchy.

Audit Logs.

Every action is tracked. detailed logs show exactly who accessed a document and when, ensuring total accountability.

AUTOMATION

One-Click Court Bundles.

Stop manual pagination. Select your files, drag to reorder, and let The Vault generate a courtroom-ready PDF bundle with dynamic table of contents, page numbers, and bookmarks in seconds.

✓ AUTO-PAGINATION ✓ TABLE OF CONTENTS ✓ HYPERLINKED
IN THE HIGH COURT OF LAGOS STATE
HOLDEN AT IKEJA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Writ of Summons Pg. 1-4
2. Statement of Claim Pg. 5-12
3. List of Witnesses Pg. 13
4. Witness Statement on Oath Pg. 14-18
Generated by Lawya Vault v2.1

The Self-Organizing Vault.

The Curator.

Throw a photo of a receipt into the Vault. The AI detects it, tags it #financial, and moves it to the /Financial_Records folder automatically.

Visual Versioning.

Don't just see v1 and v2. See the difference. Our Visual Diff tool highlights exactly what changed between two versions of a contract, side-by-side.

Compliance Archive.

Fully NBA-compliant. Closed cases are automatically archived for 7 years in secure cold storage, satisfying your professional retention obligations.

📁 Lawya Vault / IKE-2025-001_Landlord_Dispute_Okafor /
FOLDERS
01_Client_Communications (12)
02_Court_Processes (8)
03_Documents_Evidence (34)
04_Financial_Records (15)
05_Correspondence (22)
FILES (34 items)
tenancy_agreement.pdf 2.4 MB
rent_receipt_jan.jpg 1.1 MB
demand_letter_v2.docx 156 KB
FAMILIAR INTERFACE

Windows Explorer. For Law.

No learning curve. The Vault uses a familiar folder tree interface—just like Windows Explorer or Mac Finder. Left pane shows your case folders, center pane lists files with sortable columns, right pane previews documents.

  • Smart Folders: AI suggests standard subfolders for each case type—Court Processes, Evidence, Financial Records, Correspondence.
  • Drag & Drop: Upload multiple files at once. The system auto-detects duplicates and suggests smart renaming.
  • Right-Click Actions: Rename, move, copy to another case, send to client, add to court bundle—all via context menu.
ARGÜ AI CURATOR

The Vault That Organizes Itself.

Upload a photo of a rent receipt. Argü AI detects it's financial, OCRs the text, tags it #receipt #rent, and files it to /Financial_Records/ automatically. Zero manual sorting.

Auto-Tagging.

Every file gets AI-generated tags: #contract, #urgent, #court_filed, #needs_signature. Click any tag to see all related files across all cases.

Tags: #tenancy #lagos #urgent #needs_review

Missing Document Detection.

AI compares your case type to a checklist. Missing a tenancy agreement? You'll get a dashboard alert: "Missing: Tenancy agreement for case IKE-2025-001."

Smart Renaming.

Upload scan001.pdf and AI suggests: "tenancy_agreement_chinedu_2025.pdf". Accept with one click or edit manually.

STORAGE TIERS

Scale With Your Practice.

From solo practitioners to large firms, storage scales with you. Start with 5GB free, upgrade to terabytes as you grow.

Solo Starter (Free):

5GB total storage. Files auto-deleted after 365 days. Perfect for new practitioners.

Solo Pro (₦5,000/mo):

50GB storage. Indefinite retention. Files archived to cold storage after 3 years.

Firm Tiers:

500GB to unlimited. Role-based folder access. Partners see everything, associates see assigned cases only.

[STORAGE_MONITOR]
Total Storage: 475 GB / 500 GB (95%)
Status: ⚠️ WARNING

Breakdown:
- Active Cases: 320 GB
- Archived Cases: 155 GB
- Client Portals: 12 GB

Action Required:
Delete old files or upgrade plan.
Cannot upload new files at 100%.
CLIENT COLLABORATION

Secure Client Portals. No Email Attachments.

Generate secure, temporary access links for clients to view or upload documents directly to their case file. Set expiry dates, view limits, and track every access.

Time-Limited Links.

Share documents via secure URLs that expire in 1, 3, 7, or 30 days. Perfect for sending invoices, court dates, or settlement offers.

https://vault.lawya.co/portal/IKE-2025-001?token=xyz123

View Tracking.

Get instant notifications when a client opens a shared document. See exactly when they viewed it and from which location.

Upload Requests.

Send clients a portal link to upload documents directly. No more "the email bounced because the file was too large."

VERSION CONTROL

See What Changed. Exactly.

Upload a new version of a contract and the Vault automatically saves it as v2. Compare versions side-by-side with AI-powered Visual Diff that highlights additions and deletions.

  • Auto-Versioning: Upload a file with the same name and choose to create a new version or overwrite.
  • Visual Diff: See changes highlighted in green (additions) and red (deletions) with AI summary of key changes.
  • Rollback: Restore any previous version with one click. Perfect for when negotiations go sideways.
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT - VERSION COMPARISON
Version 1 (Original)
Salary: ₦500,000 per month
Notice Period: 30 days
Benefits: Health insurance
Version 2 (Current)
Salary: ₦500,000 per month
Notice Period: 60 days
Benefits: Health insurance
+ Annual bonus: 13th month
AI Summary: Notice period extended from 30 to 60 days. Added 13th month annual bonus clause.
THE LIBRARIAN

Dead File Archiving.

Keep your active Vault clean. The AI Librarian identifies cases closed for more than 3 years and automatically migrates them to encrypted cold storage (Wasabi/EU). Restore any file instantly with a single click.

[VAULT_CLEANUP_DAEMON]
> Scanning cases closed > 1,095 days...
> MAT-2021-012: Migrating to Cold Storage... DONE
> Storage Savings: 1.4 GB reclaimed.
GOVERNANCE

DPIA Audit Export.

Generate comprehensive Data Processing Impact Assessment (DPIA) reports for your firm. Lawya logs every data touchpoint (Who, What, When, Purpose) ensuring you are 100% NDPR compliant during partner reviews or regulator audits.

PDF
NDPR_Manual_Compliance_Report_Q4.pdf