Sezwhere is a web tool that answers plain-language questions by locating the exact passages in any uploaded or pasted document that support the answer. Users ask "where does it say that?" and the tool searches PDFs, Word files, text, or Markdown for relevant snippets, highlighting matches in context even when the document uses different wording. An on-site example shows asking whether a subscription is locked in and Sezwhere pointing to the clause about renewal and non-renewal timing. The service is built on TypeSafe’s Jev and emphasizes quick, evidence-focused retrieval so users can verify claims in contracts, terms, or other texts.
Practical details include optional login via email (25 questions per day when logged in), cost that depends on document length with cached answers free, and temporary public sharing of a selected question/passage for 30 days. The UI keeps the last pasted/uploaded document in the browser, supports an API key, lets users set minimum relevance thresholds, and offers keyboard shortcuts and theme choices. It also displays response time, session and cost info, and links to About, Terms, and Privacy, positioning the tool as a lightweight, privacy-noted way to surface the exact language that supports a claim.
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