contract-review

name	contract-review
description	Contract review, legal agreements, terms, negotiation
version	2.0.0
tags	["legal","contracts","agreements","nda"]
agents	["universal"]

Contract Review Skill

Comprehensive contract review including analysis, redlining, negotiation points, and risk assessment.

When to Use This Skill

USE THIS SKILL when:

• Reviewing contracts
• NDAs, MSAs, SOWs
• Contract negotiations
• Terms analysis
• "Can you review this contract?"
• "What are the risks?"

DO NOT USE for:

• Creating contracts (use contract-creation)
• Regulatory compliance (use compliance-framework)

Contract Types

Contract	Purpose	Key Clauses
NDA	Confidentiality	Term, scope, remedies
MSA	Master agreement	Terms, pricing, liability
SOW	Scope of work	Deliverables, timeline
SLA	Service levels	Uptime, support, remedies
Employment	Hiring	Compensation, equity, IP
License	IP rights	Usage, derivatives

Contract Analysis Framework

Step 1: Identify Contract Type

## Contract Analysis: [Contract Name]

### Basic Information
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Type | [NDA/MSA/SOW/etc] |
| Parties | [Company A] vs [Company B] |
| Value | $[X] or N/A |
| Term | [Length] |

Step 2: Clause Analysis

### Key Clauses Review

| Clause | Status | Risk | Notes |
|--------|--------|-----|-------|
| Term | [Acceptable] | [L/M/H] | [Notes] |
| Termination | [Acceptable] | [L/M/H] | [Notes] |
| Liability | [Acceptable] | [L/M/H] | [Notes] |
| IP | [Acceptable] | [L/M/H] | [Notes] |
| Confidentiality | [Acceptable] | [L/M/H] | [Notes] |

Step 3: Risk Assessment

Risk Rating Matrix:

Factor	Low Risk	High Risk
Liability	Capped at contract value	Unlimited
Termination	Any time with notice	For cause only
IP Ownership	Us	Them
Governing Law	Home state	Remote
Indemnification	Mutual	One-way

Step 4: Negotiation Points

Must-Haves (Non-negotiable):

• [Critical term]
• [Critical term]

Should-Haves (Important but flexible):

• [Important term]

Nice-to-Haves (Flexible):

• [Desired term]

Give-Aways (Can compromise):

• [Low priority term]

Common Contract Clauses

Liability Clause Examples

### Liability - Standard
[Acceptable]
The total liability under this agreement shall not exceed [amount].

### Liability - Negotiation Points
WORST: No liability cap → ACCEPTABLE: Contract value
                              → TARGET: [X]x contract value

Termination Clause Examples

### Termination - Standard
Either party may terminate with [30] days written notice.

### Termination - Negotiation Points
- [ ] Notice period: [30/60/90] days
- [ ] Termination for convenience: Yes/No
- [ ] Termination for cause: Defined
- [ ] Wind-down period: Required

Indemnification Clause Examples

### Indemnification - Problem
[RISK] The Provider shall indemnify Client for all claims.

### Indemnification - Standard
[EACH PARTY] shall indemnify the other for damages caused by:
- Gross negligence
- Willful misconduct
- IP infringement

Confidentiality Clause Examples

### Confidentiality - Standard
[ACCEPTABLE]
Confidential information means any non-public information disclosed...

### Confidentiality - Issues
- [ ] Too broad definition
- [ ] No exclusions (publicly known)
- [ ] Perpetual obligation
- [ ] No permitted use (legal)

Red Flags Checklist

High Risk Red Flags

• Unlimited liability
• Perpetual IP assignment
• Broad indemnification
• One-way termination
• Non-compete too broad

Medium Risk Red Flags

• Auto-renew with no cap
• Excessive exclusivity
• Broad IP license
• No limitation on remedies
• Assignment rights

Low Risk Red Flags

• Ambiguous definitions
• Missing severability
• No integration clause
• Informal amendment allowed

Contract Review Template

## Contract Review: [Contract Name]

### Summary
- **Type**: [NDA/MSA/SOW/etc]
- **Counterparty**: [Name]
- **Value**: $[Amount]
- **Term**: [Length]

### Risk Assessment
| Category | Risk Level | Notes |
|----------|-------------|-------|
| Liability | [Low/Medium/High] | [Notes] |
| IP | [Low/Medium/High] | [Notes] |
| Termination | [Low/Medium/High] | [Notes] |

### Key Issues

#### Must Fix
1. [Issue 1]: [Why problematic], [Proposed fix]
2. [Issue 2]: [Why problematic], [Proposed fix]

#### Should Fix
1. [Issue 1]: [Notes]
2. [Issue 2]: [Notes]

### Recommended Actions
- [ ] Negotiate [term]
- [ ] Accept [term]
- [ ] Escalate to legal

### Recommendation
- [ ] APPROVE - Clean contract
- [ ] APPROVE WITH CHANGES - Standard terms
- [ ] REJECT - Unacceptable terms
- [ ] ESCALATE - Legal review needed

Negotiation Strategies

Negotiation Framework

## Negotiation Strategy: [Contract]

### Leverage Analysis
| Our Leverage | Their Leverage |
|--------------|----------------|
| [Factor 1] | [Factor 1] |
| [Factor 2] | [Factor 2] |

### Target Position
[What we want]

### Walk-Away Position
[Minimum we'll accept]

### Trade Points
What we can give:
- [Trade 1]
- [Trade 2]

What we need:
- [Need 1]
- [Need 2]

Standard Counter Terms

For NDAs:

• Mutual instead of one-way
• Reasonably industry standard definitions
• 2-3 year term limit

For MSAs:

• Cap liability at contract value
• Mutual termination rights
• Clear IP ownership

For SLAs:

• Tiered response times
• Credit-based remedies (not liability)
• Exclusions for force majeure

Contract Templates

NDA Template

## Non-Disclosure Agreement (Mutual)

### Key Terms:
- **Purpose**: Evaluating [business purpose]
- **Confidential Info**: Non-public business/technical info
- **Term**: 2 years (or perpetual for trade secrets)
- **Exclusions**: Public info, independently developed, prior knowledge
- **Remedies**: Injunctive relief allowed
- **Liability**: Each party liable for actual damages

MSA Key Terms Checklist

## Master Services Agreement - Key Terms

| Clause | Acceptable | Notes |
|--------|------------|-------|
| Term | [Years] with renewal | [Terms] |
| Termination | [X] days notice | Either party |
| Liability | Capped at [X]x fees | Per year |
| IP | Work for hire, IP to us | [Notes] |
| Pricing | Firm, market adjustment | Fixed/Variable |
| Payment | Net [30-60] | Terms |

Quality Checklist

• All high-risk clauses reviewed
• Counterparty vetted
• Insurance requirements checked
• Liability caps in place
• Termination rights clear
• IP ownership defined
• Governing law acceptable
• Signatures obtained

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Compatible Agents

All SKILL.md agents ✅

See Also

• compliance-framework
• privacy-compliance