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Contract Red Flags: 1-2 Hour Review → 10-15 Minutes

AI highlights risky clauses only. Focus review on what matters.

By Chandler Supple1 min read

Traditional contract review takes 1-2 hours per document. AI red-flag tools scan in seconds and flag risky clauses only—enabling fast triage of high-volume contracts.

Common Red Flags

Red FlagRisk
Unlimited liabilityNo cap on exposure
Auto-renewal (long term)Locked into multi-year terms
One-sided indemnificationYou defend them; not vice versa
Broad IP assignmentLose rights to your IP
No termination for convenienceTrapped until breach

Severity Ratings

RatingAction
🔴 HIGHMust address before signing
🟡 MEDIUMAttempt negotiation
🟢 LOWAsk if opportunity exists

Gap Analysis

  • No liability cap = unlimited exposure
  • No termination clause = locked indefinitely
  • No cure period = immediate termination risk

FAQ

Should AI suggest revisions?

Flag plus general guidance. "One-sided indemnification. Consider mutual." Don't dictate specific language.

How does AI contract review work?

River's Red Flag Tool scans contracts in seconds, flagging risks with severity ratings.

Chandler Supple

Co-Founder & CTO at River

Chandler spent years building machine learning systems before realizing the tools he wanted as a writer didn't exist. He founded River to close that gap. In his free time, Chandler loves to read American literature, including Steinbeck and Faulkner.

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