Contract types
A new job. A first lease. A handshake that becomes a partnership. Each one arrives with a contract, and with a domain-specific read built for exactly that kind of agreement.
Informational only. Not legal advice.
The new job and the next gig. These are the words that decide what you keep.
Employment Agreements
Catches overbroad non-competes, hidden IP assignment clauses, and at-will termination traps
Freelance & Contractor
Spots missing kill fees, scope creep exposure, and IP ownership gaps before they cost you
Consulting Agreements
Flags uncapped liability, vague deliverables, and non-competes that outlast the engagement
NDA & Confidentiality
Flags unlimited scope, missing carve-outs for prior knowledge, and unreasonable perpetual term lengths
The keys, the closing, the build. Some of the biggest things you will ever sign.
Real Estate & Leases
Identifies hidden rent escalation, excessive CAM charges, and holdover penalty traps
Construction & Trades
Surfaces retainage traps, missing mechanics lien protections, and change order loopholes that shift risk
Loan & Mortgage
Detects prepayment penalties, cross-default triggers, and hidden variable rate adjustments in the fine print
A partnership, a platform, a deal. The terms here shape what you are building.
Business & Partnership
Reveals one-sided drag-along rights, missing buyout mechanisms, and capital call traps
SaaS & Technology
Uncovers weak SLA guarantees, data portability gaps at termination, and vendor lock-in provisions
Consumer & Service
Exposes auto-renewal traps, buried cancellation windows, and hidden fee structures in the terms
IP & Licensing
Pinpoints missing reversion clauses, uncapped exclusivity windows, and royalty audit right gaps
Financial Agreements
Highlights uncapped personal guarantees, cross-collateralization risks, and confession-of-judgment clauses
A plan, a policy, a promise. These are the agreements closest to your life.
Healthcare & Medical
Catches overbroad liability waivers, HIPAA gaps, and excessive non-compete restrictions
Estate Planning
Spots overbroad powers of attorney, ambiguous trust distributions, and missing successor provisions
Family Law
Identifies unenforceable prenup terms, custody gaps, and hidden asset division asymmetries
Insurance Policies
Reveals coverage gaps, exclusion traps, and claims filing deadlines that work against policyholders
The unusual agreement that still deserves a careful, plain-English read.
Government Contracts
Flags non-negotiable FAR clauses, compliance traps, and termination-for-convenience exposure
Entertainment & Creative
Detects overbroad rights grants, net-profit participation traps, and missing reversion clauses
Settlement & Dispute Resolution
Surfaces overbroad release waivers, one-sided non-disparagement, and missing statutory protections
General / Other
Applies comprehensive multi-agent risk analysis to any contract format not covered by a specialized playbook
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BeforeJD analyzes employment contracts for hidden restrictions that could limit your career. Our agents scrutinize non-compete and non-solicitation clauses for enforceability, flag overbroad IP assignment provisions that could claim your side projects, and verify that compensation, benefits, and severance terms match what was discussed. We check at-will language, clawback clauses, and garden leave provisions against current state law.
Documents covered: Offer letters, Employment contracts, Severance agreements, Executive compensation packages, Amendment letters
Freelance agreements are where most independent workers get caught off guard. BeforeJD flags IP assignment traps that could give clients ownership of your pre-existing tools, missing kill fee protections, and vague scope definitions that invite unlimited revisions. We check payment terms against state prompt-payment laws and flag misclassification risk indicators that could expose you to tax liability.
Documents covered: Independent contractor agreements, Statements of work, Master service agreements, Project-based contracts, Retainer agreements
Consulting agreements often blur the line between advisory work and full-time employment. BeforeJD checks for scope creep risks, unclear deliverable definitions, and non-compete clauses that could prevent you from working with competitors. We flag missing liability caps, verify that indemnification obligations are proportional, and ensure payment milestones are tied to clear deliverables rather than subjective satisfaction.
Documents covered: Advisory agreements, Consulting retainers, Strategy engagement letters, Fractional executive agreements
A poorly drafted NDA can prevent you from using general knowledge you already had, or expose you to liability for information that becomes public through no fault of yours. BeforeJD checks confidentiality scope definitions for overbreadth, verifies that standard carve-outs exist for independently developed information and public knowledge, and flags unusually long or perpetual confidentiality periods. We distinguish between mutual and one-way NDAs and flag missing whistleblower immunity notices required by federal law.
Documents covered: Mutual NDAs, One-way confidentiality agreements, Trade secret agreements, Evaluation agreements, MNDA master frameworks
Real estate contracts are among the most consequential agreements most people sign. BeforeJD applies specialized rules for residential leases, commercial leases, ground leases, and purchase agreements. Our agents check rent escalation mechanisms, security deposit compliance with state law, CAM reconciliation rights, early termination penalties, and holdover provisions that could lock you into an extended term at a premium rate.
Documents covered: Residential leases, Commercial leases, Ground leases, Purchase agreements, Letters of intent, Sublease agreements
Construction contracts involve complex payment structures, risk allocation, and regulatory requirements. BeforeJD checks retainage terms, change order procedures, substantial completion criteria, and warranty periods. We flag missing mechanics lien protections, verify insurance certificate requirements, and ensure liquidated damages provisions are proportional to actual potential loss.
Documents covered: General contractor agreements, Subcontractor agreements, AIA standard contracts, Design-build agreements, Lien waivers
Lending agreements contain some of the most consequential fine print in any contract. BeforeJD checks for prepayment penalties that could cost thousands when refinancing, cross-default clauses that could trigger cascading failures across multiple loans, and acceleration provisions that demand immediate full repayment. We verify that interest rate structures, late payment terms, and escrow requirements comply with federal and state lending laws.
Documents covered: Mortgage agreements, Promissory notes, Home equity lines of credit, Personal loan agreements, Refinancing documents
Business formation and partnership agreements define the most important relationships in your professional life. BeforeJD analyzes equity split provisions, vesting schedules, capital contribution obligations, and management authority structures. We flag missing buyout mechanisms, one-sided drag-along provisions, and dissolution triggers that could leave minority partners without recourse.
Documents covered: LLC operating agreements, Partnership agreements, Shareholder agreements, Joint venture agreements, M&A purchase agreements
Technology agreements govern your access to critical business tools and your data. BeforeJD checks SLA commitments and remedy structures, data processing and privacy provisions against GDPR and CCPA requirements, data portability obligations at termination, and API usage limits that could constrain growth. We flag vendor lock-in risks, unilateral terms change provisions, and auto-renewal traps.
Documents covered: SaaS subscription agreements, Software licenses, Data processing agreements, Cloud service agreements, API terms of use
Consumer agreements are designed to be signed quickly and rarely read. BeforeJD catches the provisions most people miss: auto-renewal clauses with short cancellation windows, binding arbitration with class action waivers, hidden fee structures, and unilateral terms change provisions. We check compliance with state automatic renewal laws and flag provisions that may be unenforceable under consumer protection statutes.
Documents covered: Terms of service, Membership agreements, Warranty contracts, Service agreements, Subscription terms
Intellectual property licensing agreements determine how your creative work and inventions generate value. BeforeJD analyzes exclusivity scope and territory restrictions, royalty calculation methods and audit rights, sublicensing provisions, and termination triggers that could leave your IP locked up. We flag missing reversion clauses, quality control provisions that could affect your brand, and the critical difference between exclusive, sole, and non-exclusive licenses.
Documents covered: Patent licenses, Trademark licenses, Copyright licenses, Royalty agreements, Technology transfer agreements
Financial agreements carry risks that compound over time. BeforeJD checks interest rate structures for hidden costs, personal guarantee provisions that could expose personal assets, cross-collateralization clauses, and default triggers that could accelerate repayment without warning. We verify compliance with Truth in Lending requirements and flag confession-of-judgment provisions that waive your right to defend against collection.
Documents covered: Investment agreements, Promissory notes, Securities purchase agreements, Credit facility agreements, Factoring agreements
Healthcare agreements involve sensitive personal information and high-stakes liability. BeforeJD checks HIPAA compliance provisions, informed consent scope, liability limitations for medical services, and insurance assignment terms. We flag missing business associate agreement provisions, overly broad liability waivers that may be unenforceable, and non-compete clauses that restrict medical professionals beyond reasonable bounds.
Documents covered: HIPAA business associate agreements, Patient service agreements, Clinical trial agreements, Medical practice agreements, Telemedicine service terms
Estate planning documents govern the most important decisions about your assets and care. BeforeJD reviews trust provisions for ambiguous distribution language, powers of attorney for overbroad grant of authority, and beneficiary designations for potential conflicts. We flag missing successor trustee provisions, unclear incapacity definitions, and revocation clauses that may not achieve their intended effect.
Documents covered: Revocable living trusts, Irrevocable trusts, Powers of attorney, Healthcare directives, Will supplements
Family law agreements affect your most personal relationships and financial future. BeforeJD analyzes prenuptial and postnuptial agreements for enforceability issues, checks custody arrangements for ambiguous decision-making authority, and reviews asset division provisions for hidden asymmetries. We flag provisions that courts commonly refuse to enforce and identify missing disclosure requirements.
Documents covered: Prenuptial agreements, Postnuptial agreements, Custody agreements, Property settlement agreements, Separation agreements
Insurance policies are contracts designed to pay out only under specific conditions. BeforeJD identifies coverage gaps between what you expect and what the policy actually covers, flags exclusion clauses that could void coverage when you need it most, and checks claims procedures for unreasonable documentation requirements or tight filing deadlines. We review deductible structures, coverage limits, and cancellation provisions.
Documents covered: Property insurance policies, Liability insurance policies, Professional indemnity policies, Life insurance contracts, Business interruption policies
Government contracts operate under a fundamentally different legal framework. BeforeJD identifies mandatory FAR and DFARS clauses, checks termination-for-convenience provisions that give the government unique exit rights, and flags compliance and reporting obligations that carry severe penalties for non-compliance. We note which provisions are non-negotiable under procurement law and where limited negotiation flexibility exists.
Documents covered: Federal procurement contracts, State and local government agreements, Grant agreements, Cooperative agreements, Government task orders
Entertainment contracts determine how creative work is owned, distributed, and monetized. BeforeJD checks rights grant scope and holdback windows, backend profit participation definitions (net vs. gross can mean millions in difference), credit and billing requirements, and option provisions. We flag missing reversion rights, overbroad work-for-hire claims, and audit rights for royalty and residual calculations.
Documents covered: Music recording agreements, Film production agreements, Publishing contracts, Talent agreements, Brand partnership deals
Settlement agreements end disputes, but poorly drafted ones create new ones. BeforeJD analyzes the scope of release provisions to ensure you understand exactly which claims you are waiving, checks for proper known-versus-unknown claims language, and flags confidentiality obligations that could prevent you from discussing the matter when legally permitted. We verify compliance with age discrimination release requirements and ensure enforcement mechanisms are balanced.
Documents covered: Settlement agreements, Mutual releases, Arbitration agreements, Mediation agreements, Consent orders
When your contract does not fit a specific category, BeforeJD applies comprehensive general analysis. The multi-agent system still reviews every clause, flags risk provisions, checks indemnification scope, verifies termination terms, and generates negotiation language. You get the same structured report with severity scores, clause quotes, and actionable recommendations. The specialized playbooks add extra domain expertise on top, but the core analysis engine works on any contract.
Documents covered: Any contract format, Hybrid agreements, Custom agreements, International contracts