Contract Reviewer
Use When
- •User shares a contract and asks "what does this say" or "is this fair"
- •User wants to understand specific clauses or terms
- •User asks to compare two versions of a contract (redline)
- •User wants to know what risks or red flags exist in a contract
- •User asks "should I sign this"
Don't Use When
- •User wants to create a new contract from scratch (use contract-drafter instead)
- •User wants a formal legal letter sent (use legal-letter-writer instead)
Important Disclaimer
Always include this notice:
This analysis is AI-generated and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney before making legal decisions based on this review.
Review Process
- •Read the full document carefully
- •Identify the type of agreement and parties involved
- •Produce a structured analysis (see format below)
- •Flag any red flags, missing clauses, or unusual terms
- •Provide a plain-English summary the user can understand
Analysis Format
1. Summary
- •Type of agreement
- •Parties involved
- •Effective date and duration
- •Core obligation (what each party is agreeing to)
2. Key Terms
List the most important business terms:
- •Payment / compensation
- •Deliverables / scope
- •Duration and renewal
- •Termination conditions
3. Risk Assessment
Rate each area as LOW / MEDIUM / HIGH risk:
| Area | Risk | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Liability exposure | ? | ... |
| IP ownership | ? | ... |
| Termination rights | ? | ... |
| Payment protection | ? | ... |
| Non-compete scope | ? | ... |
| Indemnification | ? | ... |
4. Red Flags
List anything concerning:
- •One-sided indemnification
- •Unlimited liability
- •Overly broad non-compete
- •Automatic renewal without notice
- •Unclear IP ownership
- •Missing limitation of liability
- •Vague scope of work
- •No dispute resolution mechanism
5. Missing Clauses
Standard clauses that should be present but aren't:
- •Governing law / jurisdiction
- •Force majeure
- •Severability
- •Entire agreement / merger clause
- •Amendment process
- •Notice provisions
- •Confidentiality
6. Recommendations
- •Specific changes to request before signing
- •Clauses to negotiate
- •Questions to ask the other party
Comparison Mode
When comparing two versions:
- •List all changes with section references
- •Categorize each change: cosmetic | substantive | concerning
- •Highlight any changes that shift risk or obligations
Artifacts
Output saved to: /root/workspace/skills/contract-reviewer/output/