Free Contract Review Checklist & Template — 15-Point PDF Download
Download our free 15-point contract review checklist — a practical template covering every section you need to check before signing any agreement. Includes real contract review examples.
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Download the Checklist
Get the free 15-point contract review checklist as a PDF. Print it or keep it open alongside your contract.
Go Through Each Checkpoint
Work through each section systematically — from party details to governing law. Use the examples to understand what's normal and what's risky.
Run AI Review for Final Check
Upload your contract for a 30-second AI analysis. The AI catches nuanced risks — hidden non-competes, perpetual obligations, one-sided indemnification — that checklists can miss.
Key Features
15-Point Review Checklist
Covers all critical sections: party details, payment terms, scope of work, liability caps, indemnification, IP ownership, confidentiality, termination, governing law, and more.
Real Contract Review Examples
See how each checkpoint applies to real contracts. Examples for NDAs, employment agreements, service contracts, and rental leases — so you know exactly what to look for.
Free PDF Download
Download the complete checklist as a PDF — print it, share it with your team, or use it alongside our AI review tool for comprehensive contract analysis.
AI Review Integration
After checking the basics with the checklist, upload your contract to ContractRev for a 30-second AI analysis that catches risks the checklist alone might miss.
Frequently Asked Questions
A comprehensive checklist should cover: (1) Party names and effective date, (2) Scope of work or services, (3) Payment terms and schedule, (4) Limitation of liability, (5) Indemnification clauses, (6) Intellectual property ownership, (7) Confidentiality obligations, (8) Term and termination rights, (9) Automatic renewal provisions, (10) Governing law and jurisdiction, (11) Dispute resolution (arbitration vs litigation), (12) Insurance requirements, (13) Force majeure, (14) Assignment and subcontracting, (15) Entire agreement and amendments. Our free checklist covers all 15 points with examples.
Yes — our free 15-point checklist doubles as a review template. You can use it to systematically evaluate any contract. Download the PDF, check off each point as you review, and note any issues. Then upload the contract to ContractRev for a 30-second AI analysis that catches nuanced risks.
Our checklist includes real-world examples for each checkpoint across multiple contract types (NDAs, employment agreements, service contracts, rental leases). You'll see what a fair clause looks like vs a risky clause, with explanations of what to watch for.
The checklist is freely available — no sign-up required. You can also upload your contract directly to ContractRev for a free AI review that complements the checklist with automated risk detection, severity scoring, and a track-changes DOCX.
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