Contract Risk Scan

Overview

This skill helps users identify common risk clauses and potential issues in contract drafts. It scans for problematic language, ambiguous terms, and high-risk provisions that may need attention.

⚠️ Important Disclaimer: This tool provides preliminary risk identification only. It does not constitute legal advice, nor does it replace professional legal counsel. Always consult a qualified attorney for important contract decisions.

When to Use This Skill

• - Reviewing a contract draft before signing
• Identifying potentially risky clauses
• Getting a quick overview of contract concerns
• Preparing questions for legal consultation

Limitations

• - Only identifies common risk patterns, not all possible issues
• Cannot assess context-specific risks
• Does not evaluate enforceability under specific jurisdictions
• Not a substitute for professional legal review

Workflow

1. 1. Receive contract text — User provides contract content or specific clauses
2. Identify contract type — Determine if it's a service agreement, NDA, employment contract, lease, etc.
3. Scan for risks — Check against common risk patterns (see references/common-risks.md)
4. Report findings — Present identified risks with severity levels and explanations
5. Suggest next steps — Recommend consulting an attorney for high-risk items

Risk Severity Levels

Common Risk Categories

1. Liability & Indemnification

• - Unlimited liability clauses
• One-sided indemnification
• Missing liability caps

2. Termination

• - No termination for convenience
• Excessive notice periods
• Harsh termination penalties

3. Payment Terms

• - Net 60+ payment terms
• No late payment penalties
• Unclear payment schedules

4. Intellectual Property

• - Unclear IP ownership
• Overly broad IP assignments
• Missing license grants

5. Confidentiality

• - Indefinite confidentiality obligations
• Unclear definition of confidential info
• Missing return/destruction clauses

6. Dispute Resolution

• - Unfair venue selection
• Missing arbitration/mediation clauses
• One-sided attorney fee provisions

Usage

Basic Scan

Specific Focus

Output Format

For each identified risk:

• - Clause location (section/paragraph reference)
• Risk description (what's problematic)
• Severity level (🔴🟡🟢)
• Suggested action (what to consider)

References

For detailed risk patterns and examples, see:

• - references/common-risks.md — Common contract risk patterns database

Privacy Note

Contract content is processed for risk analysis only. No contract data is stored or transmitted to third parties.