An AI Chat Assistant for Non-Lawyers
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That 14-page contract sitting in your inbox? You don't need a law degree to understand it. You just need someone to walk you through it — clause by clause, in plain English.
I'm an AI, not a lawyer — but I can help you think through it.
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"What does this
clause actually mean?"
Legal jargon, translated.
Paste any contract clause into the chat and ask what it means. Contract Guide breaks down indemnification provisions, limitation of liability sections, governing law clauses, and all the rest — in language a human would actually use.
No Latin required. No billable hours.
What does "indemnify and hold harmless" mean in this freelance contract? Should I be worried?
Good question. "Indemnify and hold harmless" means you're agreeing to cover the other party's losses if something goes wrong because of your work. In a freelance contract, this is fairly standard — but the scope matters a lot. Can you paste the full clause so I can check whether it's reasonable or unusually broad?
"Is this normal, or am I
getting a bad deal?"
My new employer wants me to sign a 2-year non-compete covering "any related industry." Is that normal?
That's a red flag worth discussing with a lawyer. "Any related industry" is very broad — most enforceable non-competes specify a narrow field and geographic area. Two years is on the longer side too. Here's what I'd suggest asking about…
Red flags, spotted early.
Contract Guide scans for unusual or one-sided clauses that might put you at a disadvantage. Overly broad non-competes. One-way termination rights. Automatic renewal traps. Unlimited liability on your end.
I'll flag what looks off — and tell you what questions to bring to your actual lawyer.
"I need an NDA but
don't know where to start."
Templates as starting points.
Tell Contract Guide what you need — a mutual NDA, a freelance services agreement, website terms of service — and get a draft template with explanations of each section. Understand what you're including and why.
These are starting points for conversation with your lawyer, not final documents. Always get professional review for anything you'll actually sign.
I'm hiring a freelance designer and need a simple NDA. Can you give me a template and explain each part?
Absolutely. Here's a mutual NDA template suitable for a freelance engagement. I'll walk through each section: 1. Definition of Confidential Information — This defines what's actually protected…
"I'm meeting a lawyer next week.
What should I even ask?"
I'm signing a commercial lease next week. What questions should I bring to my lawyer?
Great that you're getting a lawyer involved. Here are key questions for a commercial lease review: • Who's responsible for maintenance and repairs? • What happens if you need to break the lease early? • Are there personal guarantee clauses? • What are the rent escalation terms? Want me to dig into any of these so you understand the context before your meeting?
Show up prepared, not lost.
Legal consultations cost real money. Make the most of yours. Contract Guide helps you prepare smart questions, understand the vocabulary you'll encounter, and know which clauses deserve the most attention.
Think of it as a study session before the exam — except the exam is a meeting that bills by the hour.
Conversations You Can Have
Things People Ask Contract Guide
"Can you review this freelance contract and tell me if the payment terms are fair?"
"What does 'liquidated damages' mean and should I be worried about this clause?"
"Write me a basic terms of service for my small e-commerce website."
"Compare these two vendor agreements and tell me which has better termination rights."
"I'm about to sign a co-founder agreement. Walk me through what each section means."
From the Ledger
What People Have Said
"I pasted in my entire lease renewal and it caught a clause that would've auto-renewed for 3 years. My actual lawyer confirmed that was worth flagging."
— Marcus
"Finally understand what an indemnification clause is. I've been signing contracts for years without knowing what half the sections meant."
— Priya
"Used it to prep questions before meeting my business lawyer. She said I asked better questions than most of her clients."
— Dan
Before You Ask
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Contract Guide is an AI assistant — not a lawyer, not a law firm, and not a substitute for professional legal counsel. It helps you understand legal concepts and documents in plain language, spot potential issues, and prepare better questions for your actual lawyer. For any binding decisions, always consult a licensed attorney.
Yes. You can paste contract text directly into the chat, or upload images/PDFs of documents. Contract Guide will read through them and walk you through what each section means, flag anything that looks unusual, and explain the implications in plain English.
Most common business and personal contracts: NDAs, freelance and consulting agreements, employment contracts, commercial leases, terms of service, privacy policies, vendor agreements, partnership agreements, and more. If it's written in legalese, Contract Guide can help you read it in English.
Contract Guide is pre-configured with deep focus on contract review and legal literacy. It knows to look for specific red flags, follows a consistent framework for reviewing clauses, always reminds you when something needs a real lawyer's eyes, and has been tuned to give structured, practical output rather than generic answers.
Your conversations happen through the AURVEK platform. Review AURVEK's privacy policy for details on data handling. As a general rule, avoid pasting highly sensitive information (like social security numbers) into any AI chat. For confidential M&A documents or litigation matters, stick with your attorney's secure channels.
That Contract Won't
Read Itself.
Paste it in. Ask questions. Understand what you're signing before the ink dries.
An AI assistant on AURVEK — not a law firm, just a very attentive reading partner.
Meet Contract Guide