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Select your contract type and check off the clauses your existing contract covers. We'll show you what's missing and how risky those gaps are.

Non-Disclosure Agreement — protects confidential information. Check off each clause that your existing contract already contains.

Contract health score

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7 high-risk clauses missing

Definition of Confidential Information, Obligations of the Receiving Party, Duration / Term, Remedies for Breach, Governing Law & Jurisdiction, Intellectual Property Ownership, Signature Blocks

Definition of Confidential InformationHigh risk

Without a clear definition, courts may rule that nothing is protected. This clause specifies exactly what counts as confidential.

Obligations of the Receiving PartyHigh risk

States how the recipient must handle disclosed information — storage, access controls, and who can see it. Missing this leaves enforcement ambiguous.

Duration / TermHigh risk

Indefinite NDAs are frequently unenforceable. A specific end date (typically 2–5 years) makes the agreement legally defensible.

Exclusions from ConfidentialityMedium risk

Protects the recipient from liability for information that was already public, independently developed, or disclosed by a third party.

Permitted DisclosuresMedium risk

Allows disclosure to employees or advisors who need to know, and to comply with legal orders. Without this, every internal share could be a breach.

Return or Destruction of MaterialsMedium risk

Requires the recipient to return or destroy confidential materials upon termination. Prevents lingering data exposure after the relationship ends.

Remedies for BreachHigh risk

Establishes that monetary damages may be inadequate and allows seeking injunctive relief. Critical for stopping ongoing breaches quickly.

Governing Law & JurisdictionHigh risk

Specifies which state or country's laws govern disputes and where litigation happens. Without it, a court must decide — often inconveniently.

Mutual vs. One-Way DisclosureMedium risk

Clarifies whether both parties or only one party is disclosing confidential information. Mismatched expectations here cause frequent disputes.

Intellectual Property OwnershipHigh risk

Confirms that disclosing information doesn't transfer any IP rights. Prevents the recipient from claiming ownership of what they learned.

Representations & WarrantiesLow risk

Each party warrants they have authority to enter the agreement. Protects against someone signing who lacks legal capacity to bind their organization.

Entire Agreement ClauseMedium risk

Prevents either party from claiming prior oral agreements supersede the written NDA. Essential for enforceability.

Signature BlocksHigh risk

Without dated signatures from authorized representatives, the NDA may not be binding. Include full legal names and titles.

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How to use this checklist

Step 01

Select contract type

Choose between NDA, Freelance Contract, Lease Agreement, or Service Agreement.

Step 02

Check off your clauses

Go through your existing contract and check each clause you already have. The health score updates instantly.

Step 03

Fix the gaps

See which clauses are missing and their risk level. Create a complete contract with all essential clauses in minutes.

Why missing clauses matter

Most contract disputes don't start because one party was dishonest — they start because the contract was ambiguous or incomplete. A missing governing law clause means a court decides jurisdiction. A missing scope definition means both sides had different expectations. A missing termination clause means you can't exit without risk.

This checklist is built around the clauses that matter most in practice — the ones that get disputed, the ones courts look for, and the ones that protect you when a relationship goes sideways.

This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For contracts with significant financial or legal stakes, review by a licensed attorney is recommended.