Quick Setup: Time59 is designed for fast onboarding with minimal technical requirements.
Web-Based Access: No installation needed—users simply sign up and begin using the platform via browser
Initial Configuration: Users set up clients, projects, and billing preferences using guided menus.
Time & Expense Entry: Once projects are created, users can immediately begin logging billable hours and expenses.
Invoice Generation: Time records and expenses automatically flow into invoices, ready for review and sending.
Estimated Time to Launch: Most users can be fully operational within a few hours of sign-up.
Customisation
User Preferences: Customize date, currency, and time formats to match regional or firm-specific standards.
Invoice Branding: Add firm name, address, and tailor invoice layouts for professional presentation.
Billing Codes: Create custom billing codes and project types to reflect different legal services or timekeepers.
Client & Matter Setup: Choose between client-level or matter-level accounting depending on your firm's structure.
Reporting Flexibility: Generate tailored reports on billable hours, expenses, and payments to suit internal review needs.
Limitations: Deep customization (e.g., interface changes or advanced integrations) may be limited and could incur extra fees depending on scope.
Additional Costs
Setup Fees: None—Time59 does not charge for implementation or onboarding.
Maintenance Fees: Included in the annual subscription; no separate maintenance charges.
Support Charges: Basic support is included; advanced customization or enterprise-level support may require additional payment.
Annual Pricing:
$99/year for single user
$199/year for up to 5 users
$299/year for up to 10 users
Custom pricing available for larger teams.
Training
Free Technical Support: Available via phone at +1 (312) 957-4711 and email at [email protected].
Comprehensive Help Guide: Offers detailed instructions on every function, accessible directly within the application.
No Formal Training Required: The intuitive interface allows most users to get started without formal onboarding.
Self-Service Resources: Includes FAQs, help topics, and walkthroughs for common tasks like time entry, invoicing, and trust accounting.
Security Measures
Cloud Hosting: All software and data are hosted on Microsoft Azure, a secure and reliable cloud platform.
Data Export Options: Users can back up their data locally using Excel export features for added control.
Access Control: Web-based access ensures secure login from any device without local installations.
Data Retention: Users retain access to their account even after subscription ends, though functionality is limited unless renewed.
Updates
Regular Updates: Time59 continuously improves its platform, though specific release schedules .
Managed Internally: Updates are handled automatically within the web-based system—no downloads or installations required.
User Impact: Enhancements are rolled out seamlessly, ensuring minimal disruption to daily use.
Data Ownership and Portability
User-Owned Data: Subscribers retain full ownership of their data entered into Time59.
Data Export: Users can export their data at any time, typically in Excel format, ensuring portability and control.
No Vendor Lock-In: Time59 allows users to access and download their data even after subscription ends, though functionality may be limited without renewal.
Security Disclaimer: While Time59 hosts data securely on Microsoft Azure, it disclaims liability for data loss due to user actions or external factors.
Scaling Up / Down
Flexible User Plans: Time59 offers tiered pricing based on the number of users—starting from solo use up to 10 users, with custom pricing for larger teams.
No Setup Fees for Scaling: Users can upgrade or downgrade their plan without incurring setup costs.
Manual Adjustments: Scaling requires manual changes via the account dashboard; there’s no automatic scaling based on usage.
Custom Support: Larger firms can request tailored pricing and support if scaling beyond standard tiers.
The terms & conditions for contract renewal and cancellation
Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions renew automatically unless the user disables this feature via the “Account Status” section.
Cancellation Process: Users can cancel anytime by disabling auto-renew; no cancellation fees apply.
No Refunds for Early Cancellation: If a subscription is canceled mid-year, the remaining term is not refunded.
Data Retention Post-Cancellation: Users retain access to their account and data, but must renew to continue using full features.
Price Changes: Time59 reserves the right to change pricing with notice via email or website announcements.
Compliance
Trust Accounting Compliance: Time59 includes tools to help law firms meet legal and ethical standards for managing client funds.
Data Hosting on Microsoft Azure: Benefits from Azure’s built-in compliance with global standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO certifications.
No Explicit Listing of Certifications: Time59 does not publicly list its own compliance certifications but relies on Azure’s infrastructure for data protection.
