Contract clause review: guides for every key clause
Most contract risk sits in a handful of clauses. This page collects our clause review guides in one place. Each guide explains what the clause does, the US rules that limit it, a checklist of points to check and how to review it in Word with LexDraft.
Last checked: 18 October 2026. The law changes; check the current position before relying on this page.
How LexDraft reviews clauses in Word
LexDraft is a Word add-in. It reviews clauses as part of the whole agreement, because a clause only makes sense next to the definitions, the liability cap and the termination rights around it.
- Four playbooks. LexDraft has four built-in playbooks: NDA, SaaS MSA, DPA and services agreement. Run the matching playbook on the whole agreement and it checks the key clauses against that playbook.
- General AI review for everything else. For other contracts, LexDraft runs a general AI review against the governing law you chose. It is not a playbook, so use the checklists below to direct your own read.
- Severity and redlines. Findings are graded Critical, High, Medium or Low. Accepted redlines land as native Word tracked changes.
- Quick checks. Rule-based checks for defined terms and cross-references run without AI.
Risk allocation clauses
- Indemnification clause review
- Limitation of liability clause review
- Warranty clause review
- Force majeure clause review
Commercial and IP clauses
- Payment terms clause review
- IP ownership clause review
- Assignment clause review
- Termination clause review
Information and people clauses
- Confidentiality clause review
- Data security clause review
- Non-solicitation clause review
- Non-compete review
Boilerplate that decides disputes
Whole-agreement guides with a playbook
- How to review an NDA in Word (NDA playbook)
- How to review an MSA in Word (SaaS MSA playbook)
- How to review a DPA in Word (DPA playbook)
What LexDraft does not do
LexDraft does not give legal advice. AI output can be wrong, so qualified counsel must check every redline. Nothing changes in your document until you accept a redline.
Frequently asked questions
Can LexDraft review a single clause?
You can select a clause and ask the Assistant to explain it or suggest wording. Formal reviews run on the whole agreement, because clauses depend on the definitions and other terms around them.
Which clauses have a playbook?
None on their own. LexDraft has four whole-agreement playbooks: NDA, SaaS MSA, DPA and services agreement. Clauses in those agreements are checked by the matching playbook; other contracts run as a general AI review.
Are these guides state-specific?
They cover general US rules and name state rules where they matter. Always check the law of the state named in the governing law clause.
Does LexDraft give legal advice?
No. LexDraft is a drafting and review tool. AI output can be wrong, and qualified counsel must check every draft before use.
How much does LexDraft cost?
The Free plan includes 5,000 generated words a month with no credit card. Professional is $99 a month or $990 a year for 100,000 words, and Business is $199 a month or $1,990 a year with unlimited words.
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This guide is general information, not legal advice. LexDraft does not give legal advice; qualified counsel must review every draft. Spotted something out of date? Email support@lexdraft.ai and we will fix it.