Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using ClearTerm to analyze and negotiate your contracts with confidence.
How does ClearTerm analyze my contract?
ClearTerm uses advanced AI (powered by Google's Gemini) to scan your contract for risky clauses. We identify issues with payment terms, IP ownership, liability, and termination clauses, then provide a safety score from 0-100 along with plain-English explanations.
Is my contract data secure and private?
Absolutely. Your contract is processed in secure memory and deleted immediately after analysis. We never store your raw contract files, and we never use your data to train AI models. Only minimal analysis results are saved (if you have an account).
What types of contracts can I analyze?
ClearTerm works best with freelance contracts, NDAs, MSAs (Master Service Agreements), consulting agreements, and employment contracts. If it's a legal document with terms and conditions, we can analyze it.
How accurate is the AI analysis?
Our AI is highly accurate for identifying common risk patterns in contracts. However, ClearTerm is not a substitute for legal advice. We recommend consulting with a lawyer for high-stakes contracts or complex legal matters.
What is the safety score?
The safety score (0-100) represents the overall risk level of your contract. Higher scores mean safer contracts. We calculate this based on multiple factors: payment terms, IP clauses, liability provisions, and termination rights.
What's the difference between Shield Mode and Diff Mode?
Shield Mode analyzes a single contract to identify risks. Diff Mode compares two versions of a contract (e.g., original vs. revised) to show you exactly what changed and whether those changes increase or reduce your risk.
How many contracts can I analyze for free?
Free accounts get 5 contract scans per month. Anonymous users (no account) get 1 scan per month. Pro subscribers get 50 scans per month plus premium features like contract archiving and PDF export.
What contract red flags should freelancers watch for?
Common red flags include: unlimited revision clauses, full IP assignment without fair compensation, one-sided termination rights, net-60 or longer payment terms, uncapped liability clauses, and automatic renewal without notice.
Can I negotiate contracts using ClearTerm's suggestions?
Yes! For each risk we identify, ClearTerm provides a negotiation suggestion with ready-to-use email snippets. Pro users can generate full negotiation emails in professional, casual, or formal tones.
Does ClearTerm work with PDF contracts?
Yes. Upload your contract as a PDF and we'll automatically extract the text for analysis. We support multi-page PDFs up to 10MB.
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