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Contract reviewer

Highlight risky clauses and flag unusual terms before you sign anything so you never agree to something you would regret.

How to run this workflow

1

Upload the contract

Paste the contract text or upload the PDF. Claude reads the full document and structures it clause by clause.

2

Set your review priorities

Tell Claude what matters most to you: payment terms, liability, IP ownership, termination, auto-renewal. Claude weights its review accordingly.

3

Flag risky clauses

Claude highlights clauses that shift unusual risk to you: unlimited liability, broad indemnity, one-sided termination rights.

4

Spot unusual or non-standard terms

Claude compares each clause to common small-business norms and flags anything out of the ordinary for a second look.

5

Generate a plain-English summary

Claude produces a one-page summary of what you are actually agreeing to, in plain English, so you sign with full understanding.

6

Draft redlines and counter-asks

For each risky clause Claude suggests specific edits or counter-language you can send back to the other party.

Pro tips for this workflow

  • Never sign on the first read: even a clean contract deserves a 24-hour pause.
  • Pay special attention to auto-renewal and termination clauses: they are the most expensive surprises.
  • Keep a clause library of terms you have agreed to before so Claude can flag anything new against your norms.
  • For high-value contracts, use Claude's review as a first pass and your lawyer for the final sign-off.
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