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Contract review checklist (not legal advice)

Flag risky clauses in a contract you received, explained in plain English, with questions to ask a lawyer.

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Written for Claude Opus 5.5 · Updated 2026-10-16

Note: Not legal advice. Have a licensed attorney review anything you rely on.

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I'm a [role, e.g. freelance designer] reviewing this [contract type] from [counterparty]. This is not a request for legal advice; help me prepare questions for a qualified lawyer. <contract>[paste]</contract>
List: 1) a plain-English summary, 2) clauses that seem unusual or one-sided (quote them) with why they might matter, 3) missing protections common in this type of contract, 4) questions to ask my lawyer, 5) points I might negotiate. Note your uncertainty where laws vary by jurisdiction ([jurisdiction]).

Replace everything in [square brackets] with your own details.

Settings & parameters

• claude-opus-5-5; long contracts fit the context

Variations

• Compare two versions of the same contract.
• NDA quick scan.

Tips

• Disclaimer: AI output is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney before signing.
• Remove confidential data your agreements don't allow you to share.