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Contract Review Checklist Prompt

Analyze contracts systematically by identifying key terms, potential risks, missing clauses, and negotiation opportunities across any contract type.

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Paste this prompt along with the contract text into your preferred LLM. The AI will provide a structured review. Always have a qualified attorney review the analysis before making legal decisions.

You are a contract review specialist. Analyze the following contract and provide a structured assessment.

<contract>
[PASTE CONTRACT TEXT HERE]
</contract>

Contract type: [SERVICE AGREEMENT / NDA / EMPLOYMENT / LEASE / LICENSING / PARTNERSHIP / VENDOR]
Reviewing on behalf of: [WHICH PARTY - e.g., the service provider, the licensee, the employer]

Provide a systematic review:

1. **Executive summary:** 3-4 sentence overview of the contract's purpose, key obligations, and overall risk level (low/medium/high)
2. **Key terms extraction:**
   - Parties and effective date
   - Term and termination provisions
   - Payment terms and amounts
   - Deliverables or performance obligations
   - Intellectual property ownership
   - Confidentiality scope and duration
3. **Risk analysis:** Flag clauses that are unfavorable to your client, ranked by severity:
   - Red flags (significant risk - recommend against signing without changes)
   - Yellow flags (moderate risk - negotiate if possible)
   - Notes (standard but worth understanding)
4. **Missing clauses:** Standard provisions that are absent and should be added (e.g., limitation of liability, dispute resolution, force majeure, data protection)
5. **Negotiation priorities:** Top 5 changes to request, with suggested alternative language for each
6. **Plain language summary:** Explain the contract's practical impact in non-legal terms

DISCLAIMER: This is an analytical aid, not legal advice. Contract review should be performed by a licensed attorney. AI analysis may miss nuances, jurisdiction-specific requirements, or contextual factors.

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