| name | contract-abstracts |
| title | Contract Abstracts |
| description | Generates structured contract abstracts distilling key terms, obligations, rights, and liabilities from agreements into a standardized reference. Flags ambiguities, non-standard provisions, and missing terms. Use when abstracting commercial contracts, NDAs, licensing agreements, M&A ancillaries, or any multi-page agreement requiring rapid comprehension, due diligence, or portfolio management. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/contract-abstracts |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | general |
| practice | contracts |
| language | en |
Contract Abstracts
Produces a standardized abstract of a contract's material terms, reducing review time while preserving legal precision.
Prerequisites
- Full contract document — including exhibits, schedules, and amendments
- Contract type — (e.g., SaaS, asset purchase, services, license) for market-standard flagging
- Audience — legal, executive, or transaction team (affects emphasis)
Quick Start
- Populate the header block with identifying metadata
- Write a 3–5 sentence executive summary of essential nature and critical terms
- Abstract each material provision section-by-section (see categories below)
- List all attachments and exhibits with one-line descriptions
- Compile flags table for ambiguities, non-standard terms, and gaps
Output Structure
Header Block
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Agreement Title | |
| Execution / Effective Date | |
| Term | |
| Party A | Name, entity type, jurisdiction |
| Party B | Name, entity type, jurisdiction |
| Governing Law / Venue | |
| Contract Type | |
Section-by-Section Abstract
For each material provision, capture:
- § Ref — exact section number
- Provision — concise description using the contract's defined terms
- Key Conditions — dates, amounts, notice periods, thresholds
Abstract these categories in order:
- Subject Matter & Scope — services/goods/license, exclusivity, territory, permitted use
- Financial Terms — pricing, payment schedule, taxes, adjustments (CPI, earn-outs), penalties
- Performance Obligations — deliverables, milestones, SLAs, acceptance criteria
- Reps & Warranties — by each party (authority, compliance, IP, non-infringement); survival period
- Indemnification — parties, covered claims, limitations, carve-outs, procedural conditions
- Liability — cap amount/basis, excluded damages, exceptions to cap
- — background/foreground/derivative IP ownership, license grants, work-for-hire
