Contract Risk Scan

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name: contract-risk-scan description: Scan contracts for common risk clauses and potential issues. Use when the user asks about 合同风险、合同审查、条款风险、合同问题、帮我看合同、合同检查, or wants to identify problematic clauses in a contract draft. This skill provides preliminary risk identification only and does not constitute legal advice.

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Contract Risk Scan

Overview

This skill helps users identify common risk clauses and potential issues in contract drafts. It scans for problematic language, ambiguous terms, and high-risk provisions that may need attention.

⚠️ Important Disclaimer: This tool provides preliminary risk identification only. It does not constitute legal advice, nor does it replace professional legal counsel. Always consult a qualified attorney for important contract decisions.

When to Use This Skill

Reviewing a contract draft before signing

Identifying potentially risky clauses

Getting a quick overview of contract concerns

Preparing questions for legal consultation

Limitations

Only identifies common risk patterns, not all possible issues

Cannot assess context-specific risks

Does not evaluate enforceability under specific jurisdictions

Not a substitute for professional legal review

Workflow

1. Receive contract text — User provides contract content or specific clauses 2. Identify contract type — Determine if it's a service agreement, NDA, employment contract, lease, etc. 3. Scan for risks — Check against common risk patterns (see references/common-risks.md) 4. Report findings — Present identified risks with severity levels and explanations 5. Suggest next steps — Recommend consulting an attorney for high-risk items

Risk Severity Levels

| Level | Description | Action Recommended | |-------|-------------|-------------------| | 🔴 Critical | High-risk clauses that could cause significant harm | Consult attorney immediately | | 🟡 Warning | Potentially problematic clauses needing review | Discuss with attorney | | 🟢 Advisory | Minor issues or suggestions for improvement | Consider revisions |

Common Risk Categories

1. Liability & Indemnification

Unlimited liability clauses

One-sided indemnification

Missing liability caps

2. Termination

No termination for convenience

Excessive notice periods

Harsh termination penalties

3. Payment Terms

Net 60+ payment terms

No late payment penalties

Unclear payment schedules

4. Intellectual Property

Unclear IP ownership

Overly broad IP assignments

Missing license grants

5. Confidentiality

Indefinite confidentiality obligations

Unclear definition of confidential info

Missing return/destruction clauses

6. Dispute Resolution

Unfair venue selection

Missing arbitration/mediation clauses

One-sided attorney fee provisions

Usage

Basic Scan

"帮我扫描这份合同的风险"
"检查这个条款有没有问题"
"合同风险审查"

Specific Focus

"重点看付款条款的风险"
"检查知识产权相关条款"
"看看违约责任部分"

Output Format

For each identified risk:

Clause location (section/paragraph reference)

Risk description (what's problematic)

Severity level (🔴🟡🟢)

Suggested action (what to consider)

References

For detailed risk patterns and examples, see:

references/common-risks.md — Common contract risk patterns database

Privacy Note

Contract content is processed for risk analysis only. No contract data is stored or transmitted to third parties.

Basic Scan

"帮我扫描这份合同的风险"
"检查这个条款有没有问题"
"合同风险审查"

Specific Focus

"重点看付款条款的风险"
"检查知识产权相关条款"
"看看违约责任部分"