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Contract Review Checklist Before Signing
A concise checklist for reviewing payment, liability, termination, confidentiality, dispute and evidence clauses before signing a contract.
By Legal Bridge LLP Editorial Team
Short answer
Before signing, check parties, scope, price, payment timing, deliverables, termination, liability, indemnity, confidentiality, governing law, dispute route and proof requirements.
Key risk clauses
The highest-risk clauses often relate to payment default, vague scope, unlimited liability, one-sided termination, unclear IP ownership, broad indemnities and weak dispute language.
Frequently asked questions
Should a contract be reviewed even if it looks simple?
Yes, if money, obligations, ownership, deadlines or dispute risk are involved. Simple wording can still create serious legal exposure.
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