Contract review guides
Practical notes to help you understand and negotiate business agreements. Written for freelancers and small teams — not a substitute for a solicitor.
How to use these guides
Written for freelancers and small businesses in Ireland and the EU. Start with a featured walkthrough for your agreement type, or jump to a specific clause topic below.
General reference
These guides explain common contract topics in everyday language. They are not tailored to your specific document.
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Use guides to prepare questions. For negotiations or high-value deals, speak to a qualified solicitor.
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Start with your agreement type
Six walkthroughs for the contracts we see most often on ContractSummaryAI.
- 5 sections · practical checks · ~8 min read
Freelance agreement review
What to look for in client SOWs and master agreements before you start billable work.
Open guide - 4 sections · practical checks · ~6 min read
Confidentiality agreement review
One-way and mutual NDAs — what the definition covers, how long duties last, and fair carve-outs.
Open guide - 5 sections · practical checks · ~7 min read
Vendor and supplier agreement review
Software, agencies, and outsourced services — pricing, data, uptime, and exit terms.
Open guide - 4 sections · practical checks · ~7 min read
Consulting engagement review
Retainers, day rates, and project-based consulting — responsibilities, expenses, and handover.
Open guide - 4 sections · practical checks · ~6 min read
Service contract review
Master agreements and statements of work for ongoing client services.
Open guide - 4 sections · practical checks · ~6 min read
Subcontractor agreement review
When you hire help or work as a subcontractor on someone else's client deal.
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All contract topics
Browse by theme. Short reference notes only — not legal advice.
Before you sign
IP & confidentiality
Liability & risk
Ending & disputes
Vendor & SaaS
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