I still send the important ones to a lawyer, but this tells me where to look first.

The workflow
- Paste the contract text
- Ask Claude for the riskiest clauses
- Get a plain-English explanation of each
- Take the flagged ones to counsel
Result: A prioritised list of what to actually read closely.
The prompt
Review this contract. List the 5 clauses most worth a closer look, explain each in plain English, and note what I would push back on. This is not legal advice. Contract:
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