Contract Analysis

Contract Analysis

> DISCLAIMER: This skill provides guidance for contract review. It does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for contract decisions.

When to Use

• Reviewing a contract before signing
• Identifying key obligations and deadlines
• Spotting risky or unusual clauses
• Comparing contract terms to market standards
• Extracting structured data from contracts

Analysis Framework

For each contract, extract and assess:

1. Parties

• Full legal names and registration numbers (SIRET for France)
• Roles (client, provider, licensor, licensee)
• Authorized signatories

2. Scope & Deliverables

• What is being provided/purchased
• Acceptance criteria
• Exclusions (what is NOT included)

3. Financial Terms

• Total amount and payment schedule
• Payment terms (30 days net, 45 days end of month)
• Late payment penalties (FR: BCE rate + 10 points minimum)
• Price revision clauses

4. Duration & Termination

• Start date and duration (fixed or indefinite)
• Renewal (automatic? tacit reconduction?)
• Termination conditions (for cause, for convenience)
• Notice period (FR: usually 3 months for B2B services)
• Exit penalties

5. Risk Clauses (Flag These)

| Clause | Risk Level | What to Check | |--------|-----------|---------------| | Liability limitation | HIGH | Is it mutual? Is the cap reasonable? | | Indemnification | HIGH | One-sided? Unlimited? | | Non-compete | HIGH | Duration? Geographic scope? Too broad? | | Exclusivity | HIGH | Does it prevent working with competitors? | | IP assignment | HIGH | Are you transferring all IP or just licensing? | | Auto-renewal | MEDIUM | Notice period to opt out? | | Force majeure | MEDIUM | Does it include pandemics? Cyber attacks? | | Governing law | MEDIUM | Which country's law? Which court? | | Confidentiality | LOW | Duration after termination? Scope? | | Data processing | MEDIUM | GDPR compliant? DPA included? |

6. Deadlines & Obligations Matrix

Extract into structured format:

| Who | Must Do What | By When | Consequence if Late |
|-----|-------------|---------|-------------------|
| Provider | Deliver v1.0 | 2026-06-01 | 5% penalty/week |
| Client | Provide specs | 2026-05-01 | Delivery date extends |

French-Specific Contract Rules

| Rule | Requirement | |------|------------| | Language | Contract must be in French if performed in France (Loi Toubon) | | Late payment | Minimum penalty = BCE rate + 10 points (Code de commerce L441-10) | | Recovery fee | 40 EUR fixed indemnity for late payment | | Auto-renewal | Must inform before renewal deadline (Loi Chatel for B2C) | | Non-compete | Must be limited in time, geography, and activity | | Imbalance | Significant imbalance in B2B contracts voidable (Art. L442-1) |

Output Format

CONTRACT ANALYSIS
Document: {name}
Parties: {A} ↔ {B}
Type: {service agreement / license / NDA / employment}
Duration: {X months/years, renewable}
Total value: {amount}

KEY RISKS:
[HIGH] Unlimited indemnification for Provider (clause 8.2)
[HIGH] IP assignment includes background IP (clause 12.1)
[MED]  Auto-renewal with 30-day opt-out window (clause 3.4)

DEADLINES:
- 2026-05-01: Client provides specs
- 2026-06-01: Provider delivers v1.0
- 2026-06-15: Acceptance period ends

RECOMMENDATION: Review clauses 8.2 and 12.1 with legal counsel before signing.

What This Skill Does NOT Do

• Does not provide legal advice
• Does not sign or execute contracts
• Does not replace lawyer review (especially for high-value contracts)
• Does not handle employment contracts (different legal framework)
• Does not translate contracts (use professional translators)

Source & license

This open-source skill is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code.

• Author: BuilderCed
• Source: BuilderCed/agent-skills
• License: MIT
• Homepage: https://skills.sh/BuilderCed/agent-skills

Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above.