Sidekick Contract
AI Auditor
Upload any freelance contract. Get instant red flags, missing clauses, Safety Score, and ready-to-send negotiation scripts — in seconds. Your AI legal shield.
Contract Red Flag Analyzer
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How to Use the Contract Auditor
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Upload your contract as a PDF or TXT file, or paste the full contract text into the tool.
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Click "Audit This Contract" — our AI reads every clause from the freelancer's perspective.
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Review your Safety Score (0-100) and the list of Red Flags with severity ratings.
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Check the Missing Essentials section to find clauses you should add before signing.
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Use the ready-made Negotiation Scripts to push back on unfair terms — just copy, paste, and send.
Why Every Freelancer Needs a Contract Audit
Most freelancers sign contracts they don't fully understand — and it costs them. A vague IP clause can mean a client owns your entire portfolio and method of work, forever. A missing kill fee means a project cancellation pays you nothing. An unlimited revision clause means you could work on a logo for 6 months with no additional compensation.
A $500/hour lawyer reviews contracts for large corporations. For a freelancer winning a $3,000 design contract, that's not viable. Sidekick Contract AI is your legal shield: trained specifically to audit from your side of the table, not the client's.
In seconds, it identifies the clauses that protect you, the clauses that exploit you, and — crucially — it gives you a professional negotiation message you can send to the client right now, without a law degree.
Safety Score (0–100)
A single, instant score puts the entire contract risk in perspective. Red = dangerous. Green = freelancer-friendly.
Red Flag Detection
Spots toxic IP grabs, unpaid revision traps, non-compete overreach, and one-sided termination clauses.
Missing Essentials
Finds the crucial clauses that aren't there: kill fees, revision limits, late fees, and IP ownership triggers.
Negotiation Scripts
Copy-paste professional messages. Send them directly to the client to renegotiate problematic terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this store my contract data?
No. Your contract text is sent directly to the AI for analysis and immediately discarded. We do not store, log, or retain any contract content. Your documents are 100% private.
What types of contracts can this audit?
Any freelance, consulting, or service agreement — design contracts, development agreements, copywriting contracts, marketing retainers, coaching agreements, and more. If you provide a service and sign a paper, this tool can audit it.
What does the Safety Score mean?
The score (0-100) rates how freelancer-friendly the contract is. Below 40 is Dangerous — do not sign without negotiation. 40-60 is Fair but needs work. Above 80 is Solid or Excellent. The score factors in red flags, missing protections, IP terms, payment conditions, and more.
Is this a replacement for a real lawyer?
No — it's a powerful first pass. Sidekick is designed to catch the obvious red flags that cost freelancers thousands in lost revenue. For contracts over $10,000 or with complex IP implications, we always recommend a 1-hour consultation with a contract lawyer.
What is a "kill fee" and why does it matter?
A kill fee is a clause that guarantees you are paid a percentage of the agreed fee if the client cancels the project. Without it, a client can cancel at any time and owe you nothing for work already completed. This is one of the most important missing clauses Sidekick checks for.
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