Before Signing a Contract
Use this workflow when you need clarity on obligations before you commit.
Review a contract nowCommon contracts
- Service agreements
- Lease agreements
- SaaS terms and order forms
- Partnership agreements
- Loan and finance contracts
High-cost risks to check first
- Auto-renewal traps: date windows that silently extend commitments.
- Personal guarantee clauses: personal exposure for business obligations.
- Unlimited liability: no cap on damages or legal costs.
- Payment terms: short dispute periods, fees, and aggressive payment triggers.
- Termination penalties: expensive early-exit conditions.
- IP transfer: broad ownership transfer beyond the intended scope.
Outcome
You can decide faster with clearer downside visibility before signing.
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