Quickly spot the clauses that quietly shift risk onto you.
Use copy/paste scripts to ask for cleaner terms. Designed for business owners in US and Canada signing business agreements.
Our Contract Risk Check Service
What You Get
ContractRiskCheck.com helps small business owners spot NDA + independent contractor + services agreement red flags before signing, using plain-English checklists and negotiation scripts.
We created Before You Sign Packs for NDAs, independent contractor agreements, and services agreements for business owners in the US and Canada.
Each Before You Sign Pack gives you:
- A Deal Snapshot (1-page fill-in) so the business terms are clear
- A Red-Flag Scorecard (Green / Yellow / Red) to spot costly clauses fast
- Negotiation scripts (email-ready language + fallback options)
- A When to Escalate rubric (clear triggers to get a lawyer review)
- A US↔Canada Watch List (cross-border prompts for currency/tax/data/IP issues)
How it Works
1) Snapshot the deal (5–10 minutes)
Clarify scope, payment, timing, IP, confidentiality, and termination expectations.
2) Score the contract (10–15 minutes)
Identify the few clauses most likely to create expensive problems.
3) Negotiate with confidence (5 minutes)
Use scripts to ask for clean, practical edits—or escalate when the deal is too risky to DIY.
Who this is for
- Founders and small teams signing NDAs with vendors, customers, partners, or advisors
- Businesses hiring independent contractors (designers, developers, marketers, ops support)
- Agencies/consultants who sign repeated agreements and want consistent, safer terms
- Cross-border U.S./Canada deals where it’s easy to miss “small print” risk
Who this is not for
If any of these are true, you’ll likely want legal review:
- High-stakes, high-value, or long-term contracts
- Regulated industries (health, finance, children’s data)
- Complex IP licensing/assignments tied to your core business
- Heavy security/audit obligations or non-compete restrictions
If this is you, our legal team can help.
Start here
- NDA Risk Check
- Contractor Agreement Risk Check
- Services Agreement Risk Check
FAQs
Is this legal advice?
No. This is educational information designed to help you spot risk, negotiate business-friendly terms, and know when to consult a licensed attorney.
Will this generate an NDA or contractor agreement for me?
No. This helps you review what you’re being asked to sign (or send) and negotiate key terms.
Does this work for both the U.S. and Canada?
It’s designed to be cross-border aware, with prompts and watch-outs—but it’s not jurisdiction-specific legal advice.
What if I’m not sure how to answer something?
That’s a signal to escalate. The pack includes a “When to Escalate” rubric.