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Docstoc

Business Documentation Resource
Published 05/13/2009 and rated Ratingstars4 4 out of 5 stars by AppAppeal Editor
Docstoc screenshot
Docstoc screenshot
What can you use the app for?

DocStoc is an online community where people can go to share professional documents with one another. Using DocStoc it’s possible to find professional documents for free. It’s a platform that allows users and businesses to be able to share their documents with the whole world. There’s a huge library full of documents which are categorized in a number of different categories including creative, educational, technological, financial and business. It’s easy to search for documents using docstoc and download them for free. There are also a number of API’s and widgets on DocStoc which makes it possible to share documents with other people on different websites. Documents can be embedded in a similar way to embedding videos from popular video sharing websites.

What is the history and popularity of the app?

DocStoc was founded in August 2007 by Alon Shwartz and Jason Nazar. In September the site was unveiled at the TechCrunch40 conference. The site was publicly launched in November 2007. The company is backed by the venture capital firm Rustic Canyon and has received funding from a number of different sources. The company is currently located in California.

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What are the differences to other apps?

Unlike many other applications this one is completely free to use, it’s also very easy to search for and download documents. If you want to upload documents then this is also very easy. Perhaps the biggest difference is the huge number of documents that are available on the site which makes it a very valuable resource.

How does the web app look and feel to use?

The application is very easy to use and takes a matter of minutes to get used to. Finding a document is just a matter of browsing through a category or searching for it. You can then download the document to your computer if you want by clicking the button, however you will first have to register.

How does the registration process work?

You don’t need to register for an account if you just want to view documents on the website, however if you want to download documents or upload your own documents then you will need to register for an account. The registration process is very simple and doesn’t take very long. Simply fill out the form including your name, email address, password and also complete the small human test. You do have to enter your real email because they will send an email to that address to verify that it exists. Once you have finished that you will then need to complete your profile. As soon as you have registered you can then download the documents to your computer.

What does it cost to use the application?

DocStoc is completely free to use, there are no paid accounts and no advanced features for paid account holders.

Who would you recommend the application to?

DocStoc is a resource for anyone that is looking for professional documents. If you have to create a non disclosure contract or any other form of professional document but have no idea where to start then searching for documents here could be a real lifeline. Contracts are horrible to write, but you might not have to actually reinvent the wheel.

  • Search for Professional Documents
  • Download professional documents for free
  • Embed documents in other websites
  • Upload and share your own documents with others


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7 comments, showing 1 - 7 (newest first)
Jeff online
on 27 Apr 2012 at 15:42
(Rated 1 out of 5 stars)


I, and other co-workers found our resumes on their site, without permission. Docstoc appears to spyder the web scooping up any document that they believe they can sell, without getting caught under DMCA. I suspect that they have little or no content that is their own. Internet Bottom Feeder trying to make a quick $ before getting caught. Samarec
Gail
on 21 Mar 2012 at 12:20
Gail I did not subscribe or apply for this either . How can they charge my credit card ?
ADEL
on 08 Mar 2012 at 15:21
I DID NOT SUBSCRIBE NOR APPLIED FOR MEMBERSHIP IN DOCSTOC WHY CHARGE MY CREDIT CARD.IS THERE A WAY TO CANCEL IT???
Kate
on 18 Feb 2012 at 20:07
I opened a "Free Trial Membership" on or around February 7, 2012. On February 8, per the company policy to send subscription cancellations by email, I sent an email canceling my free trial. On February 9, 2012, I received the following email from DocStoc: Jane Bliss, Feb 09 15:41 (PST): Hello , Per your request, your Docstoc Trial Membership has been cancelled. Your credit card will not be charged. Thank you for trying our service and please let me know if there is anything I can do in the future to assist you. Best regards, Jane Bliss Docstoc Customer Care (888) 412.3627 www.docstoc.com Regards, Jane Bliss Then, on February 16, 2012, a full week later, the following "recurring charge" was placed on my debit card: 02/16/12 RECUR DEBIT CRD PMT02/15 DOC*DOCSTOC.COM/CH 888-4123627 CA 482851XXXXXX8036 082046252291519 ?MCC=5968 $19.95 Oh, there's DocStoc.com charging my bank account with a recurring monthly charge of $19.95! They are fraudulent. They promised me my account would not be charged, and then they charged it. FRAUDULENT COMPANY. AVOID!
RECORDS tacsit
on 25 Sep 2011 at 23:38
not free
someguy
on 17 Jan 2011 at 21:34
The .js may have been pulled by an ad, because it isn't showing now. But it's still misleading.
someguy
on 16 Jan 2011 at 19:29
1- not free 2- suspicious js loaded from exelator.com - http://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/exelator.com

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1,068

Docstoc pricing

FREE - Permanently free version

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