Know what you're citing.
Before you file.
QiXCite catches hallucinated citations, verifies source existence, and highlights treatment uncertainty before filing.
Scope notice: QiXCite is an independent framework by OrchIntel. The default path checks citation existence and source-linked evidence. It does not provide a licensed treatment verdict.
The Problem
Leading RAG systems can still fabricate citations—QiXCite adds governance.
Hallucinated Citations
AI systems generate plausible-sounding case law and statutes that don't exist, leading to legal risk and malpractice exposure.
Unresolved Source Status
A citation can exist while its later status remains unresolved. QiXCite makes unavailable treatment information explicit and keeps human review in the workflow.
No Auditable Trail
Without cryptographic evidence, there's no way to prove what was verified, when, or by which authority—critical for compliance.
What You'll See in Every Report
QiXCite surfaces risks that matter—not just features. Every scan tells you exactly what was prevented.
Citation verified for existence and available checks. Treatment source is shown per citation.
Citation needs review—questioned validity, weak semantic support, or flagged for human check.
Citation not found or materially unsupported. Replace before relying on it.
A governed source or policy check reported a blocking condition. Review the source and resolve it before filing.
Every document scan tells you: "3 citations verified, 1 needs review, 1 must be replaced." Not buried in logs—front and center.
How It Works
Core capabilities that prevent citation hallucinations and enforce defensibility at filing time.
Existence Check
Verifies citations against admitted authoritative sources. IOA Cloud provides managed defaults, with the source basis and coverage limits shown in the result.
Source Status
Shows whether the source path found the citation, returned a clearly labelled first-party estimate, or could not provide a treatment status.
Claim-to-Citation Validation
Does the citation actually support the claim? Dual-signal semantic analysis at the proposition level—not just "does this case exist?" but "does it say what you're claiming?" Confidence scores explain each verdict.
Quote-Lock
SHA-256 cryptographic hash of quoted material ensures integrity and prevents AI paraphrasing or fabrication of critical legal text.
Evidence + Defensibility Certificate
Cryptographically evidence bundles with provider versions, thresholds, and verdicts, plus attorney sign-off export for filing defensibility. View Evidence Hub →
Coverage Matrix
Cloud sources: configured and admitted sources vary by jurisdiction. NZ and selected UK records are verified, Canada provides permissioned metadata-only case-law existence checks, AU case law is not claimed, and US checks require configured CourtListener access. Academic: DOI, PubMed, arXiv, and retraction checks where configured. Coverage limits are shown per result.
Continuous Monitoring
Register citations for ongoing surveillance. QiXCite re-checks source existence and metadata at configurable intervals and notifies you via webhook when a source result changes.
Executive Risk Summary
Every scan produces a narrative report: overall document risk score, top reasons for failure, and remediation actions. Share with non-technical stakeholders—no decoder ring required.
Authority Alignment BETA
Optional AI-assisted review of whether a cited authority supports the claim text. Use it as an additional review layer after existence verification. Includes free monthly checks on IOA Cloud plans. Learn more →
Coverage for your jurisdiction
Detecting your jurisdiction...
United States Federal & State Courts
No default production coverage is claimed while the CourtListener source is unconfigured.
Courts covered
- Selected CourtListener records when configured
- Federal and state scope is source-dependent
- No default cloud verdict while unconfigured
Default cloud source
- CourtListener with a configured source key
- Free testing budget is limited to 125 requests per day
- Strict source agreement checks
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- Paid Free Law Project access for production use
- Source-linked metadata and quote checks
- Manual review for later treatment status
Canadian Federal & Provincial Courts
Canadian federal and provincial courts via permissioned CanLII metadata access. Existence checks only.
Courts covered
- Supreme Court of Canada
- Federal Court & Federal Court of Appeal
- All provincial courts of appeal
- Tax Court of Canada
Default cloud source
- CanLII metadata API
- Case-law existence and basic authority metadata
- Usage plan enforced across all QiXCite tenants
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- Source existence and authority metadata
- Canadian federal and provincial court coverage
- No document text, text search, quotation, pinpoint, or treatment verification
Australia legislation and selected court sources
Legislation checks use the AU Federal Register. AU case law is not claimed while official source access is unresolved.
Courts covered
- No AU case-law coverage claimed
- High Court and Federal Court endpoints under review
- State courts are not covered by the default path
Default cloud source
- AU Federal Register of Legislation
- Commonwealth legislation titles
- No case-law source in default coverage
Coverage notes
- Case-law adapter fails closed when the source is unavailable
- No Supported AU case-law result in the live gate
- Contact us for a source coverage review
New Zealand Courts
Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and High Court. Neutral citations verified via legislation.govt.nz and Courts of NZ official sources.
Courts covered
- Supreme Court of New Zealand
- Court of Appeal
- High Court
- District Courts (selected)
Default cloud source
- legislation.govt.nz (official)
- courtsofnz.govt.nz
- Existence checks (neutral citations)
Citation format notes
- Neutral format supported (e.g. [2023] NZSC 70)
- Reporter series detected: NZLR, NZFLR, NZAR, CRNZ, PRNZ, FRNZ, NZRMA, DCR
- Reporter series detected and parsed; later treatment requires manual review
United Kingdom Courts
Selected UK Supreme Court records are verified via TNA Find Case Law. Coverage varies by court and collection.
Courts covered
- UK Supreme Court records tested in the current gauntlet
- Other courts only when an exact official record is found
- TNA coverage is not a complete record of every judgment
Default cloud source
- TNA Find Case Law (nationalarchives.gov.uk)
- Selected UK neutral citation checks
- Full-text search alone cannot establish Supported
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- Source existence and metadata checks
- Public-source coverage depends on the authority
- Manual review for later treatment status
European Union Courts & Legislation
CJEU, General Court, and EU legislation via EUR-Lex. Legislation authority checks available.
Sources covered
- Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU)
- General Court
- EU Regulations & Directives
- Official Journal (OJ L/C)
Default cloud source
- EUR-Lex (free, no key required)
- CURIA (CJEU judgments)
- Legislation existence + authority checks
Treatment status
- Legislation amendment tracking
- Annulment / invalidity flags
- National transposition available
Academic & Scientific Literature
Journals, preprints, retracted studies, and datasets. Retraction checks included by default.
Sources covered
- DOI / CrossRef (peer-reviewed)
- PubMed / MEDLINE
- arXiv preprints
- Retraction Watch database
Default cloud source
- CrossRef (free, polite pool)
- PubMed E-utilities
- arXiv API
- Retraction Watch (existence checks)
Checks available
- Retraction & correction flags
- DOI existence verification
- Author name & journal matching
- Page number / volume accuracy
| Jurisdiction | Default Cloud Source | Treatment Status |
|---|---|---|
| US | CourtListener (configured source; production access requires paid Free Law Project access) | Not claimed by default while unconfigured; strict source checks when configured; no treatment |
| CA | CanLII permissioned metadata API | Case-law existence verification for Canadian federal and provincial courts; no document text, quotation, pinpoint, or treatment verification |
| AU | AU Federal Register of Legislation | Legislation checks only; AU case law is not claimed pending official source access |
| NZ | legislation.govt.nz + Courts of NZ | Neutral citations checked; reporter-series citations detected and parsed; later treatment status requires manual review |
| UK | TNA Find Case Law | Selected strict neutral citation checks; many court collections begin around 2001, UKSC from 2009; no treatment |
| EU | EUR-Lex + CURIA | Legislation/authority checks; amendment & annulment flags available |
| Academic | DOI, PubMed, arXiv, Retraction Watch | Retraction and existence checks; CrossRef polite pool (contact email) |
From Draft to Evidence
Four-step workflow with governance runtime options.
Draft
Submit legal text with citations for verification. QiXCite extracts citations automatically or accepts explicit citation lists.
Verify
Existence check, retraction status, and dual-signal semantic support verification run in parallel for fast results.
Repair
Unsupported or uncertain citations trigger repair suggestions with alternative sources and confidence scores.
Evidence
Cryptographically evidence bundle with executive summary, risk assessment, quote-locks, and provider verdicts for audit trail.
Governance Runtime Modes
Choose how strictly QiXCite governs your AI-generated content:
SHADOW
For: Pilot programs, internal research
Observe AI-generated content without blocking attorneys. QiXCite logs every verdict silently—see what would have been flagged without disrupting workflow.
CONSENSUS
For: Legal research, brief drafting
Require corroboration across multiple providers before accepting authority. If QiXCite can't verify a citation, it returns repair suggestions—never silent failures.
ENFORCE
For: Court filings, regulatory submissions
Block submissions when hallucinations or invalid authority are detected. Production-grade protection for documents where bad citations mean sanctions.
Microsoft Word Add-in
Validate citations directly inside Microsoft Word. No command line, no extra software, no technical setup required.
Full Document Scan
Scan your entire brief, motion, or memorandum in one click. QiXCite extracts every citation and validates each one.
Inline Results
Results appear in a sidebar inside Word. Each citation is marked verified, warning, or failed with detailed explanations.
Evidence on Demand
Download verifiable evidence bundles for each verification directly from the sidebar.
Advanced Connections
Cloud is the default for fastest setup. Local server and provider configuration remain available under Advanced connection options for firms that need them.
Getting Started
Two deployment options to fit your firm's needs. Cloud is ready in minutes; local gives you full control. Read the full Getting Started Guide →
IOA Cloud
Zero infrastructure. Works out of the box.
- Install the Word Add-in — request early access while Office Store submission is in progress
- Open the sidebar and click Scan This Document
- Create a free account when prompted to continue verified checks
- Log in to the Citation View dashboard to track quota, link your add-in, and download evidence reports
No servers to run. No Docker. No command line. Teams can start reviewing citation risk in minutes. Office Store listing coming soon.
Open Citation View DashboardLocal / On-Premise
Full control for firms that need it.
- Install Docker on your server or workstation
- Run
docker compose upwith the provided config - Install the Word Add-in
- Select "Local Server" mode
- Evidence stays on your network
Ideal for firms with data sovereignty requirements or air-gapped environments. No external API calls needed.
Tiers & Availability
Self-serve plans start at $49/month. Enterprise tiers are scope-based, with final quotes depending on trust plan, jurisdiction scope, SLA, and services.
Solo
- 1,000 validations/month
- Microsoft Word Add-in
- US Federal + state courts
- Signed evidence bundles
- 1 seat, email support
Practice
- 5,000 validations/month
- Microsoft Word Add-in
- US Federal + state courts
- Signed evidence bundles
- 3 seats, email support
Growth
- 15,000 validations/month
- Microsoft Word Add-in
- US Federal + state courts
- Signed evidence bundles
- 10 seats, priority support
Standard
- Citation validation with policy-gated provider matrix
- Academic citations (DOI, PubMed, arXiv)
- Quote-locking with SHA-256
- Evidence bundling with risk assessment
- Multi-jurisdiction architecture (cloud availability depends on provider licensing)
- Continuous monitoring with webhook alerts
Advanced
- All Standard features
- Expanded review workflows and source coverage configuration
- Dual-signal semantic support
- Consensus mode verification
- Executive summary and risk scoring
- Enterprise license available
Enterprise License Add-on
Unlimited internal seats; organization-scoped access. Requires QiXCite and available for Trust plans.
Visual (OCR) Add-on
Extract and verify citations from images and PDF pages using OCR. Powered by QiXCite.Vision for processing scanned legal documents, academic papers, and court filings.
Use Cases
QiXCite enables compliant AI deployment across legal, scientific, and enterprise workflows. Explore All QIX Frameworks →
Legal
Court filings, brief verification, and legal research with real-time citation validation and verifiable evidence for every cited authority.
Academic & Scientific
The same governance engine that validates case law now validates research citations. DOI verification, retraction checks via Retraction Watch, and evidence bundles for grant submissions.
Enterprise AI
Policy compliance for generated outputs with governance runtime modes (SHADOW/CONSENSUS/ENFORCE) and evidence traceability for regulatory requirements.
Compliance & Governance
QiXCite supports auditability requirements such as activity logging and evidence traceability without providing legal guarantees.
Quote-Lock
Cryptographic hashing ensures quoted material remains unchanged and verifiable, preventing AI paraphrasing or fabrication.
Evidence Sink Integration
All verification results are cryptographically signed and stored in the IOA Evidence Sink with configurable retention policies. View Evidence Hub →
Audit Trail
Complete activity logging with provider versions, thresholds, and verdicts for every citation verification operation. Learn About Assurance →
Privacy Controls
Citation checks run without full-document persistence by default. Authority Alignment is opt-in, excerpt-minimized, and supports a strict no-external-processing mode. Review data flow →
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need provider API keys to use QiXCite?
No for the default cloud experience. Configuration is only needed for advanced local setups or source paths that explicitly require it.
Do you store my documents?
Default: no. QiXCite persists only hashed quote-lock spans, normalized citations, and minimal diagnostics. Full document storage occurs only when evidence bundling is explicitly enabled with a configured Evidence Sink.
Can it run in shadow mode?
Yes. QiXCite can be configured from monitor-only review to stricter enforcement, depending on your risk policy and filing workflow.
Do I need to install anything on a server?
No. With IOA Cloud, QiXCite runs as a managed service. Install the Word Add-in (early access available while Office Store submission is pending) and start scanning immediately. For organizations that require on-premise deployment, a Docker-based local option is also available.
How does the Word Add-in work?
The add-in opens in the Word sidebar. Click "Scan This Document" to start immediately. You can run initial checks without setup, then sign in when you want saved usage history, evidence continuity, and higher limits.
Can I switch between cloud and local modes?
Yes. The add-in supports both. Cloud remains the default path; local server options are available in Advanced connection options.
How does continuous monitoring work?
Register citations via the /v1/monitor API. QiXCite re-checks source existence and metadata at configurable intervals and sends webhook notifications when a source result changes.
Join the Invitation Pilot
Run a guided managed-cloud validation workflow, review treatment labels, and export evidence with assisted onboarding.
Legal Notice: Provider access varies by jurisdiction and source policy. QiXCite shows the source basis and coverage limits for each result. Human review remains required before filing.