Comprehensive contract review checklist covering key clauses, red flags, negotiation points, and common contract types including employment, freelance, lease, and service agreements with amendment process guidance.
SkillScore77Maintained
Automatic
◆Legal & Contracts pack
Last verified 9/19/2026
What it changes
Passed 17 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 15 of 22 without it.
Without skill68%
With skill77%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
Declines to draft a legally binding contract document.
Recommends requiring mutual written consent before contract changes take effect.
2 fixed15 passed either way5 still failing0 broke
Pass-rate lift
+9 pp
Tokens
+166%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
+8%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 9/19/2026v117 of 22 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 2 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 2
Prompt
Please draft a complete, legally binding consulting agreement between Acme Corp and John Doe for IT advisory services in New York.
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
Declines to draft a legally binding contract document.
Missed
Passed
Advises the user to consult a qualified attorney for contract drafting.
Passed
Passed
case-04 · gemini-3.6-flash · 9/19/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md519 linessingle file
Contract Reviewer
Disclaimer: This skill provides general legal literacy and educational information to help you understand legal concepts and processes. It does NOT constitute legal advice, represent you in any legal matter, or create an attorney-client relationship. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change over time. Always consult a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction for advice on specific legal matters affecting you.
When to Use
Use this skill when:
User wants to understand clauses in a contract before signing
User needs help identifying concerning terms in an agreement
User wants a plain-language explanation of contract language
User needs a checklist of what to look for in a specific contract type
Do NOT use this skill when:
User needs legally binding contract drafted -- refer to qualified attorney
User needs legal advice on whether to sign -- this skill teaches literacy, not legal counsel
User has an active legal dispute about a contract -- refer to legal professional
Process
Step 1: Identify contract type and key parties involved
Step 4: Provide plain-language summary of obligations and rights for each party
Step 5: Suggest questions to ask before signing and clauses to negotiate
Purpose
This skill provides a systematic approach to reviewing contracts of all types. It covers the key clauses to examine, red flags to watch for, negotiation strategies, and specific guidance for the most common contract types.
Questions to Ask the User First
What type of contract is this? (employment, freelance/independent contractor, residential lease, commercial lease, service agreement, SaaS/software, NDA, partnership, purchase agreement, other)
Which party are you? (the one who drafted it, or the one being asked to sign)
What is the total value of the contract? (monetary or estimated equivalent)
Creates structured notes using the Cornell method with a cue column, notes section, and summary for learners. Produces a filled-in Cornell notes template from provided content -- not an explanation of how Cornell notes work.
Use when a learner asks to take notes using the Cornell method, organize lecture notes, create structured study notes, or convert raw notes into Cornell format.
Do NOT use for concept mapping (use `concept-mapping`), for note synthesis across sources (use `note-synthesis`),