Can I import a document that I already have?

If I have an existing word document or pdf can I import that somehow instead of having to retype everything in a new form? I haven't been able to find any information about that so it seems like I can't. I'm hoping I just didn't search properly and there is actually a way to do this.

I tried creating a new form, but none of your templates seem to have a place for instructions or details of the event that someone would want to sign up for, just for inputting their information.

Are these issues due to the fact that I'm using the free version?

Unfortunately, it's not possible to import forms from document, you would need to import your form from scratch. 

These links will help you creating your form: 

https://www.jotform.com/help/chapter-1-Getting+Started+with+JotForm 

https://www.jotform.com/help/chapter-2-Create+Forms 

Thanks.