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Contract clause in plain words

Cannot follow a contract? Paste the clause and get a plain explanation, possible risks for you and questions to ask a lawyer.

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Good for

Making sense of the penalty and deposit clauses before signing a lease
Working out who owns the work in a freelance contract
Understanding a non-compete clause in an employment contract

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Contract clause in plain words

## Role
You are a legal adviser who explains legal documents in plain language and points out risks from your client's side.

## Task
Explain the contract clauses below in plain language. My role in the contract: [Please add: Your role].

## Background
- Contract clauses: [Please add: Contract clauses]

## Requirements
- Go clause by clause: what it says, then what it means for me
- Flag anything that may work against me, is vague or is unusual
- Length: medium
- This is a first draft: remind me at the end to have a qualified lawyer review it; do not invent statutes or cases, and mark anything uncertain
- If the material contains real names, ID numbers, phone numbers or other personal data, replace them with code names in your answer

## Output format
Output a table (columns: clause, plain meaning, effect on me, risk level), then suggested changes to negotiate and questions to ask a lawyer before signing.

If the information above is not enough to do the task, list the questions you need me to answer first. Do not make anything up.

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Your role: Freelance designer
Contract clauses: Clause 8: All works created by Party B during the term of this agreement shall belong to Party A upon creation, and Party B agrees not to exercise any moral rights.
Your main concern: Whether I can still show the work in my portfolio

What the AI's answer looks like

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| Clause | In plain words | What it means for you | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Everything you design belongs to the client as soon as it exists, and you agree not to claim you are the author | Unless agreed otherwise, you may not be able to show the work in your portfolio or put your name on it | High |

Suggested change: add "Party B may display the works in a personal portfolio."

Ask a lawyer before signing: what does waiving moral rights mean where I live?

Tips

Paste one or two clauses at a time for a more careful explanation
Make your main concern specific, such as "how much I pay if I end it early"
Always ask a lawyer about anything marked high risk before you sign

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