Lord1Egypt Contract Risk Scan
Overview
This skill helps users identify common risk clauses and potential issues in contract drafts. It scans for problematic language, ambiguous terms, and high-risk provisions that may need attention.
⚠️ Important Disclaimer: This tool provides preliminary risk identification only. It does not constitute legal advice, nor does it replace professional legal counsel. Always consult a qualified attorney for important contract decisions.
When to Use This Skill
- Reviewing a contract draft before signing
- Identifying potentially risky clauses
- Getting a quick overview of contract concerns
- Preparing questions for legal consultation
Limitations
- Only identifies common risk patterns, not all possible issues
- Cannot assess context-specific risks
- Does not evaluate enforceability under specific jurisdictions
- Not a substitute for professional legal review
Workflow
- Receive contract text — User provides contract content or specific clauses
- Identify contract type — Determine if it's a service agreement, NDA, employment contract, lease, etc.
- Scan for risks — Check against common risk patterns (see references/common-risks.md)
- Report findings — Present identified risks with severity levels and explanations
- Suggest next steps — Recommend consulting an attorney for high-risk items
Risk Severity Levels
| Level | Description | Action Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Critical | High-risk clauses that could cause significant harm | Consult attorney immediately |
| 🟡 Warning | Potentially problematic clauses needing review | Discuss with attorney |
| 🟢 Advisory | Minor issues or suggestions for improvement | Consider revisions |
Common Risk Categories
1. Liability & Indemnification
- Unlimited liability clauses
- One-sided indemnification
- Missing liability caps
2. Termination
- No termination for convenience
- Excessive notice periods
- Harsh termination penalties
3. Payment Terms
- Net 60+ payment terms
- No late payment penalties
- Unclear payment schedules
4. Intellectual Property
- Unclear IP ownership
- Overly broad IP assignments
- Missing license grants
5. Confidentiality
- Indefinite confidentiality obligations
- Unclear definition of confidential info
- Missing return/destruction clauses
6. Dispute Resolution
- Unfair venue selection
- Missing arbitration/mediation clauses
- One-sided attorney fee provisions
Usage
Basic Scan
"帮我扫描这份合同的风险"
"检查这个条款有没有问题"
"合同风险审查"
Specific Focus
"重点看付款条款的风险"
"检查知识产权相关条款"
"看看违约责任部分"
Output Format
For each identified risk:
- Clause location (section/paragraph reference)
- Risk description (what's problematic)
- Severity level (🔴🟡🟢)
- Suggested action (what to consider)
References
For detailed risk patterns and examples, see:
- references/common-risks.md — Common contract risk patterns database
Privacy Note
Contract content is processed for risk analysis only. No contract data is stored or transmitted to third parties.