Deployment Options
Contract Connection supports multiple deployment architectures to meet different security requirements.
Option 1: Cloud Hosted
DefaultBest for: Quick setup, small-medium teams
A fully managed cloud deployment. All infrastructure, updates, and maintenance is handled automatically so users can focus on reviewing contracts.
Features
- No infrastructure to manage
- Automatic updates and improvements
- Data encrypted at rest and in transit
- AI providers configured to not train on your data
- High availability architecture
Technical Details
Option 2: Bring Your Own API Keys (BYOK)
PopularBest for: Cost control, existing AI provider accounts
Use your own AI provider accounts. Your API keys, your billing, your data policies apply directly. Maximum control over AI costs.
Features
- Use your existing AI provider accounts
- Direct billing relationship with AI provider
- Your organization's data policies apply
- Easy to configure in Settings
- Switch providers anytime
Technical Details
Supported AI Providers
GPT-4, GPT-4 Turbo, GPT-4o
Claude 3 Opus, Sonnet, Haiku
For Azure account holders
Gemini Pro, Gemini Ultra
Claude, Titan, Llama
Setup Steps
- Go to Settings → LLM Settings
- Select your AI provider from the dropdown
- Enter your API key (stored encrypted)
- Select your preferred model
- Done! All AI calls now use your account
Option 3: On-Premises / Private Cloud
Self-HostedBest for: Maximum security, regulated industries, air-gapped environments
Run Contract Connection entirely within your own infrastructure. No data ever leaves your network. Perfect for highly regulated industries or organizations with strict data sovereignty requirements.
Features
- Data NEVER leaves your network
- No external API calls
- Full control over infrastructure
- Air-gap compatible
- Use local LLMs (Llama, Mixtral, etc.)
- Integrate with your security tools
Technical Details
Infrastructure Requirements
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Compute | GPU server (NVIDIA A100 or H100 recommended) |
| Memory | Minimum 64GB RAM (128GB recommended) |
| Storage | 500GB+ SSD (depends on document volume) |
| Container | Docker 20+ or Kubernetes 1.24+ |
| OS | Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or RHEL 8+ |
Supported Local LLMs
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Cloud | BYOK | On-Prem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | Minutes | Minutes | Days |
| Infrastructure Management | Managed | Managed | Self-Managed |
| Data Location | Cloud | Cloud | Your Infrastructure |
| AI Provider | Included | Your Account | Local LLM |
| External API Calls | Yes (secure) | Yes (your accounts) | None |
| Air-Gap Compatible | |||
| SSO / SAML | |||
| Audit Logs | |||
| Custom Data Retention | Configurable | Configurable | Full Control |