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03Generate
04Review
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Step 01 Choose

Pick your contract type

Start with one of the built-in templates — NDA, freelance, lease, service agreement — or go fully custom. Each type comes pre-loaded with the right clauses for your situation.

  • 5 contract types
  • Industry-specific templates
  • Custom option for anything else

Select contract type

Non-Disclosure Agreement
Freelance Contract
Lease Agreement
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Step 02 Fill

Answer a few guided questions

A 3-step form walks you through parties, terms, and options. The questions adapt based on your contract type — you only see what matters.

  • Smart form adapts to your needs
  • Per-step validation
  • Jurisdiction selector built in

Step 1 of 3 — Parties

Your name / company

Anna Weber

Other party

DevCo GmbH

Jurisdiction

Germany — Berlin
Parties
Step 03 Generate

Your contract is drafted

Every clause is written for your specific jurisdiction, situation, and terms. Includes governing law, notices, signature blocks — the sections courts look for.

  • Jurisdiction-aware clauses
  • Complete legal structure
  • Ready in under 60 seconds

1. Purpose.This Non-Disclosure Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between the parties identified below for the purpose of preventing the unauthorized disclosure of Confidential Information...

2. Confidential Information. For purposes of this Agreement, "Confidential Information" shall include all information relating to source code, algorithms, business plans...

3. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany...

Jurisdiction-specific clauses applied for Germany — Berlin

Step 04 Review

Preview and edit anything

Review each section of your contract. Click any clause to edit it directly, or get a plain-language explanation of what it means.

  • Section-by-section review
  • Inline editing
  • Clause explanations in plain English
Preview mode

§1 Purpose

This Agreement is entered into for the purpose of preventing the unauthorized disclosure...

§2 Confidential Information

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"Confidential Information" shall include all information or material that has or could have commercial value...

§3 Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of...

Step 05 Export

Download and sign

Export a professionally formatted PDF — clean typography, proper structure, signature blocks, page numbers. Ready to print, share, or sign.

  • Professional PDF export
  • Print-ready formatting
  • Signature blocks included

NDA_Mutual_2026.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to create a contract?

Most contracts are completed in under 5 minutes. The guided form takes 2–3 minutes, generation takes under 60 seconds, and you can review and export immediately.

Do I need legal knowledge to use Contract.DIY?

No. The guided form asks plain-language questions about your situation. Jurisdiction-specific clauses, governing law, and signature blocks are added automatically.

What contract types can I create?

You can create NDAs (non-disclosure agreements), freelance contracts, lease agreements, service agreements, or fully custom contracts. Each type includes tailored clauses for your jurisdiction.

Can I edit the contract after it's generated?

Yes. The preview screen lets you edit every section of your contract. You can also get plain-language explanations of any clause before making changes.

What format is the final contract?

Contracts are exported as professionally formatted PDFs with proper typography, page numbers, and signature blocks — ready to print, email, or sign.

Is my contract legally valid?

Contract.DIY generates jurisdiction-aware contracts with all essential elements (governing law, notices, signature blocks). While we recommend having important contracts reviewed by an attorney, our contracts include the structure and clauses courts look for.

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Contract.DIY is a document preparation service, not a law firm. Generated contracts are templates for informational purposes and do not constitute legal advice. We recommend having any contract reviewed by a qualified attorney before signing.