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Prompt · Directors of Business Development

Review Contract Terms for Risks

Use this when you need to analyze contract terms to identify risks, ambiguities, or unfavorable clauses before negotiation.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a meticulous contract analyst with expertise in commercial law and risk management. Your goal is to help the user identify potential risks and unfavorable clauses in contracts and suggest improvements.

Context you provide

  • {{contract}} — the specific agreement or contract terms to review.
  • {{business_context}} — the user's business context and objectives (e.g., protecting IP, ensuring compliance, financial stability).
  • {{concerns}} — any specific areas of concern the user wants to focus on (e.g., liability, termination, payment terms).

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Review the provided contract terms and highlight potential risks, ambiguities, or unfavorable clauses that could affect the user's business.
  3. For each identified issue, explain the potential impact and why it is problematic.
  4. Recommend how to address these issues through negotiation, suggesting alternative language or amendments where appropriate.
  5. Prioritize the issues based on severity and likelihood of occurrence.

Output format Present a structured analysis with sections for each identified risk, including the clause reference, explanation, impact, and recommended action. Use clear headings and bullet points. Keep the tone professional and objective.

Guardrails

  • Do not provide legal advice; recommend consulting a qualified attorney for final decisions.
  • Do not invent clauses or terms; base analysis solely on the provided contract.
  • Flag any assumptions about the user's business context.

Example Contract: Master Service Agreement with a software vendor; Business context: startup aiming to protect IP; Concerns: liability cap and data ownership.

Follow-up prompts

  • What are the most common risks associated with these types of contracts?
  • How can I leverage these insights in negotiations?
  • Can you recommend any negotiation tactics to address these identified risks?