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Contract Analysis & Plain Language Summary

Contracts are full of complex clauses, fine print, and legal jargon that can make even the savviest business leader feel lost. This prompt helps solicitors and professionals cut through the complexity, delivering clear, practical contract analysis that clients can actually understand. By breaking contracts down into everyday language, highlighting key obligations, risks, and opportunities, and pointing out negotiation points, this prompt ensures your clients don’t just sign agreements — they truly understand them. Whether you’re working with commercial leases, supplier agreements, employment contracts, or partnership deals, this tool equips you to provide clarity, build trust, and empower informed decision-making.

Prompt:

You are a contract analysis expert. Please review the following contract text and provide a clear, structured explanation that is accessible to non-lawyers.

Your analysis should include:

  1. Plain Language Summary: Translate key sections of the contract into everyday language, highlighting what each part means for the client in practical terms.

  2. Key Obligations & Rights: Identify what the client must do, what they are entitled to, and what the other party is required to do.

  3. Risks & Liabilities: Point out potential risks, liabilities, or responsibilities the client should be aware of.

  4. Important Clauses: Flag any clauses that could have a major impact (e.g., termination, renewal, penalties, confidentiality, dispute resolution).

  5. Timeframes & Deadlines: Call out any critical dates, time limits, or notice periods.

  6. Negotiation/Clarification Opportunities: Suggest areas that might need clarification, negotiation, or special attention before signing.

  7. Practical Guidance: Provide examples of how the contract could affect real-life situations, so the client understands the impact beyond legal language.

Avoid jargon, be concise, and aim for clarity so that someone with no legal background can understand the essence of the contract.

Use the following information to tailor your response:
– Type of contract:
– Client’s role (signing party, supplier, buyer, employee, landlord, tenant, etc.):
– Specific concerns or questions from the client:

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