aAAaqwq Legal Document Review
Analyze legal documents for sensitive clauses, risks, unfavorable terms, and red flags. Provides structured review with risk assessment and recommendations.
When to use
- User asks to review an NDA, contract, or legal agreement
- User wants to find sensitive or risky clauses in a legal document
- User needs to understand implications of a legal document before signing
- User asks to compare document terms against standard/fair practices
Dependencies
- External: python3 (for DOCX extraction via python-docx)
How to execute
Step 1: Extract document text
If the document is a DOCX file, extract text:
from docx import Document
doc = Document('path/to/file.docx')
# Handle both paragraph-based and table-based layouts
text_parts = []
for p in doc.paragraphs:
if p.text.strip():
text_parts.append(p.text)
for table in doc.tables:
for row in table.rows:
for cell in row.cells:
if cell.text.strip():
text_parts.append(cell.text)
If PDF, use the Read tool directly (it supports PDFs).
Step 2: Analyze document
Perform structured analysis covering ALL of the following areas:
A. Document Overview
- Type of document (NDA, MSA, SoW, etc.)
- Parties involved and their roles
- Effective date and duration
- Governing law and jurisdiction
B. Sensitive Clauses Detection
Scan for and flag these categories with severity levels:
| Category | What to look for | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Non-compete / Non-solicitation | Restrictions on working with competitors, hiring employees | HIGH |
| Unlimited liability | No cap on damages, indemnification without limits | HIGH |
| Unilateral termination | One party can terminate freely, other cannot | HIGH |
| IP assignment | Broad IP transfer clauses, work-for-hire beyond scope | HIGH |
| Penalty clauses | Financial penalties for breach, liquidated damages | HIGH |
| Governing law mismatch | Law of unfamiliar jurisdiction, unfavorable forum | MEDIUM |
| Confidentiality duration | Unusually long (>5 years) or perpetual obligations | MEDIUM |
| Auto-renewal / Lock-in | Automatic extension, difficult exit terms | MEDIUM |
| Data processing | Personal data obligations, GDPR/privacy compliance | MEDIUM |
| Audit rights | Right to audit your systems, records, premises | MEDIUM |
| Force majeure | Missing or one-sided force majeure clause | LOW |
| Notice requirements | Unreasonable notice periods, specific delivery methods | LOW |
| Amendment process | Unilateral right to modify terms | MEDIUM |
| Waiver of jury trial | Waiving right to jury trial or class action | LOW |
| Survival clauses | Obligations that survive termination and their duration | LOW |
C. Asymmetry Analysis
Check whether obligations are mutual or one-sided:
- Are confidentiality obligations symmetric?
- Are termination rights equal?
- Are liability and indemnification balanced?
- Who bears more risk?
D. Missing Clauses
Flag important clauses that are ABSENT:
- Limitation of liability
- Dispute resolution mechanism
- Data protection / GDPR
- Force majeure
- Warranty disclaimers
- Return/destruction of materials timeline
E. Language Red Flags
Flag vague or overly broad language:
- "including but not limited to" with open-ended lists
- "sole discretion" granted to one party
- "reasonable" without defined criteria
- "best efforts" vs "commercially reasonable efforts"
- "any and all" sweeping language
- Undefined key terms
Step 3: Generate report
Output a structured report:
## LEGAL DOCUMENT REVIEW
### Document Info
- Type: [NDA/Contract/etc.]
- Parties: [Party A] <-> [Party B]
- Date: [effective date]
- Duration: [term]
- Governing Law: [jurisdiction]
### Risk Summary
- Overall Risk Level: [LOW / MEDIUM / HIGH / CRITICAL]
- HIGH risks found: [count]
- MEDIUM risks found: [count]
### Sensitive Clauses Found
#### [HIGH] [Category Name]
- Clause: [quote or reference]
- Risk: [what this means for you]
- Recommendation: [what to negotiate or change]
#### [MEDIUM] [Category Name]
...
### Asymmetry Issues
- [list of imbalanced terms]
### Missing Protections
- [list of absent but recommended clauses]
### Recommendations
1. [Prioritized list of changes to request before signing]
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
file_path |
Path to the document (DOCX, PDF, or TXT) | required |
party |
Which party you represent (for perspective) | auto-detect from context |
focus |
Specific areas to focus on (e.g., "IP", "liability") | all areas |
Examples
Example 1: Review NDA before signing
User: "Review this NDA from Client G" -> Extract DOCX, run full analysis, output structured report
Example 2: Focus on specific concerns
User: "Check this contract for IP risks" -> Run analysis with focus on IP assignment, work-for-hire, licensing clauses
Limitations
- This is AI-assisted analysis, NOT legal advice
- Always consult a qualified lawyer for important agreements
- May miss jurisdiction-specific legal nuances
- Cannot verify factual claims (e.g., company registration codes)
Related skills
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