Contract Analyzer#

Analyze legal documents for risks, key terms, and red flags.

Quick Start#

Analyze a contract:

bash

python3 scripts/contract.py analyze contract.pdf
python3 scripts/contract.py analyze agreement.docx
python3 scripts/contract.py analyze terms.txt

Compare two versions:

bash

python3 scripts/contract.py diff v1.pdf v2.pdf

What It Extracts#

• Parties — Who is bound by the agreement
• Term — Duration and renewal/auto-renewal clauses
• Payment terms — Amounts, schedules, penalties
• Termination — How to exit, notice periods, penalties for early exit
• Liability — Liability caps, indemnification, warranties
• IP ownership — Who owns what is created
• Non-compete — Restrictions on future work
• Confidentiality — NDA scope and duration
• Dispute resolution — Arbitration vs litigation, jurisdiction
• Assignment — Can the contract be transferred

Red Flags Detected#

• Auto-renewal without clear opt-out
• Unlimited liability or uncapped indemnification
• One-sided termination (only one party can exit)
• Broad non-compete clauses
• Jurisdiction far from user's location
• Vague payment terms
• Missing limitation of liability
• Unilateral modification clauses
• Penalty clauses disproportionate to breach

Output#

Reports include:

1. Plain English Summary — 3-5 sentence overview
2. Risk Score — Low/Medium/High/Critical
3. Red Flags — List with severity and explanation
4. Key Terms Table — Extracted terms in structured format
5. Recommendations — What to negotiate or clarify

Supported Formats#

• PDF (via pdfplumber)
• DOCX (via python-docx)
• TXT / plain text
• Images (via OCR)

Note#

This is an analysis tool, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified attorney for binding legal decisions.