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Free Contract Red-Flag Checker
Paste a contract and we scan it for the clauses that cost you later — non-competes, clawbacks, one-sided notice, IP and more. Instant, free, no sign-up.
A keyword scan, not a full legal review. Informational only, not legal advice.
Quick answer
Before signing a UK contract, check the clauses that decide your money, time and exit: payment terms, notice periods (are they symmetrical?), termination and auto-renewal, restrictive covenants / non-competes, IP ownership, and hidden costs like training clawbacks or uncapped liability. Over-wide non-competes are often unenforceable, but it is better to negotiate them out before signing.
Questions
How do I check a contract before signing?+
Scan for the clauses that decide your money, time and exit: payment terms, notice periods, termination and auto-renewal, restrictive covenants, IP ownership, and hidden costs like training clawbacks. The checker flags common red-flag patterns in the text you paste.
What are the biggest red flags in a contract?+
Over-wide non-competes, asymmetric notice periods, training-cost clawbacks, IP assigned before payment, "pay-when-paid" terms, automatic renewal, and clauses letting the other side change terms "at any time".
Is a contract checker a substitute for a solicitor?+
No — a scan flags common risks but is not a full legal review. For standard contracts it tells you whether you need a solicitor; for high-value or complex contracts, get legal advice.
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