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Learn to read a contract
Short, practical videos on contract terms, red flags, and what to look for before you sign. Made by the team behind BeforeJD.
11 videosFree to watchNo sign-upUnder two minutes each
Know What You Are Signing
A short introduction to BeforeJD: several independent readers go through your contract, and you get back a plain-English read on what is fair and what is not.
- What we read, and in what order
- What comes back in the report
- Your own contract, returned redlined
- What it costs: $4.99, no subscription
Red Flags
The clauses that cost people the most money. Know them before you sign.
The IP Clause That Could Own Your Side Project
The Clause That Limits How Much You Can Ever Recover
They Can End Your Contract Tomorrow and Owe You Nothing
The Clause That Waives Your Right to Sue
This Clause Makes You Personally Liable for Your Business Debts
Auto-Renewal Clauses: Designed So You Forget
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The Clause That Lets Them Change Your Pay Anytime
0:45
By Contract Type
Type-specific guidance: employment, NDA, lease, SaaS, freelance, and more.
NDA and Confidentiality Clauses Explained
Non-Compete Agreements
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Why At-Will Employment Is Riskier Than You Think
0:50
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The Freelance Clause That Kills Your Copyright
0:50
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This Lease Clause Makes You Pay for Repairs That Are Not Your Fault
0:50
Contract Basics
How contracts work and what to look for before you sign.
What “Indemnify and Hold Harmless” Actually Means
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The Six Clauses to Read First
1:00
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The Clause That Decides Where You Have to Show Up
0:50
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The Clauses That Outlive the Contract
0:55
Demos & Walkthroughs
Watch BeforeJD run on real contracts, end to end.
AI Contract Review in 5 Minutes
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What Happens When You Upload a Contract
1:35
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Watch a Real Freelance Contract Get Read
1:45
Ready to review your contract?
Upload your own contract and get a full risk report, your document returned redlined, and a negotiation email drafted for you. $4.99 per read, no subscription.
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