[EDIT ME: Skill Name]
[EDIT ME: 1-2 sentence intro describing what this skill helps you do. Example: "Analyze customer contracts to identify risks, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with company policy."]
When to activate
[EDIT ME: Describe the specific scenarios when you'd use this skill. Be precise, not generic. List 2-3 situations. Example:]
You have received a contract from a customer and need to:
- Identify legal risks or unfavorable terms
- Understand compliance implications
- Prepare negotiation points
- Ensure alignment with company policy before signing
Use this skill for reviewing vendor agreements, customer contracts, employment agreements, or NDAs.
When NOT to use
[EDIT ME: Describe anti-patterns or cases where this skill is the wrong tool. List 2-3 situations. Example:]
- For legal advice on matters outside your expertise (escalate to legal counsel)
- For negotiating terms—this skill helps you identify issues, not conduct negotiations
- For pre-signature review of contracts you've negotiated yourself (use contract authoring skill instead)
- For routine vendor agreement updates (if you have a pre-approved template, just apply it)
Instructions
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Step 1: [EDIT ME: First step name]
[Description of what to do in this step. Be specific and actionable.]
[EDIT ME: Include a template, checklist, or example if helpful. Example:]
## Template for Step 1
- [ ] Item 1
- [ ] Item 2
- [ ] Item 3
Step 2: [EDIT ME: Second step name]
[Description of what to do in this step. Include specific guidance, not vague advice.]
[EDIT ME: Include a worked example, table, or decision tree.]
## Worked Example
Scenario: You're reviewing a customer NDA.
Action:
1. [Sub-step 1]
2. [Sub-step 2]
3. [Sub-step 3]
Result: [What you should have after completing this step]
Step 3: [EDIT ME: Third step name]
[Description of what to do in this step.]
[EDIT ME: Include any frameworks, scoring methods, or evaluation criteria specific to this step.]
| Criteria | What to Look For | Example |
|---|---|---|
| [Criterion 1] | [What matters here] | [Real example] |
| [Criterion 2] | [What matters here] | [Real example] |
Step 4: [EDIT ME: Fourth step name] (optional)
[Description of what to do in this step.]
[Include examples, templates, or decision frameworks.]
Example
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Scenario: [EDIT ME: Describe a realistic situation. Example: "You receive a contract from a mid-market SaaS vendor. Your company is considering a multi-year license."]
Input: [EDIT ME: What you have at the start. Example: "Contract PDF with 15 pages, 3 key pricing terms, unlimited liability clause, and 2-year lock-in."]
Process:
[EDIT ME: Walk through Steps 1-4 using the real example.]
Step 1: [EDIT ME: Action on the input]
[Show the specific work done. Include sub-steps and examples.]
Step 2: [EDIT ME: Next action]
[Continue the worked example. Show actual output or decisions made.]
Step 3: [EDIT ME: Continue]
[Keep going with realistic details. Real numbers, real scenarios, real outcomes.]
Step 4: [EDIT ME: Conclude]
[Show the final output or deliverable.]
Output: [EDIT ME: What you deliver at the end. Example: "Risk assessment with 5 negotiation points; recommendation to proceed with modifications."]
Time: [EDIT ME: How long this took. Example: "45 minutes for a 15-page contract."]
Tools & Templates
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[Template Name]
[Copy/paste template or checklist here]
[Reference Name]
[Lookup table, decision tree, or reference here]
Last updated: [EDIT ME: Date] | Author: [EDIT ME: Your name]