Free Contract Analysis Tool — Check Any Contract for Risk in 30 Seconds

You just got handed a contract. Maybe it's a freelance agreement from a new client. Maybe it's a vendor contract for your startup. Maybe it's a lease, an NDA, or a consulting agreement. You know you should read it carefully before signing, but you're not entirely sure what to look for.

That's exactly why we built Dott.

How It Works

Go to dott.legal, paste your contract text (or upload a PDF), and hit "Analyze My Contract." In about 30 seconds, you'll get:

A risk score from 0 to 100. This gives you an instant sense of how one-sided or risky the contract is overall. A score under 30 means the contract is generally balanced. A score above 70 means there are significant issues worth understanding before you sign.

Every issue identified and categorized. The analysis breaks down individual problems — things like missing liability caps, one-sided termination rights, overly broad non-competes, vague payment terms, or IP assignment clauses that reach beyond the scope of the project.

Risk levels for each issue. Every finding is tagged as HIGH, MEDIUM, or LOW risk so you know where to focus your attention first.

There's no account required. No credit card. No catch. The analysis is powered by AI and runs entirely in your browser.

What It Catches

The tool is trained to identify the most common and most dangerous contract issues across all standard agreement types. Here are some of the things it looks for:

Liability and indemnification. Is there a cap on your liability? Are you indemnifying the other party for things outside your control? Many contracts include unlimited liability exposure buried in dense legal language.

Termination rights. Can both parties terminate, or just one? What are the notice periods? Are there penalties for early termination? One-sided termination clauses are one of the most common red flags we see.

Intellectual property. Does the contract claim ownership of IP beyond the scope of the project? For freelancers and consultants, this is critical — some contracts include language that would assign your pre-existing IP or work done for other clients.

Non-compete and non-solicitation. How broad are the restrictions? How long do they last? A 3-year worldwide non-compete attached to a 6-month consulting engagement is a very different risk profile than a 1-year restriction limited to direct competitors.

Payment terms. When do you get paid? What triggers payment? Are there conditions that could delay payment indefinitely? Vague payment language is more common than most people realize.

Missing provisions. Sometimes what's NOT in the contract is more dangerous than what is. The tool flags commonly expected provisions that are absent — things like dispute resolution mechanisms, confidentiality obligations, or governing law clauses.

What It Doesn't Do

This is an AI-powered analysis tool — not a lawyer. The tool identifies risks and explains why they matter, but it doesn't tell you what to do about them. It won't draft contract language, cite case law, or give you legal advice.

For contracts where the stakes are high and you want professional oversight, Dott also offers attorney-validated review. A licensed attorney reviews every finding, provides specific contract edits, and delivers a professional legal memo — all for a flat $349 with 24-hour turnaround.

But for most everyday contracts — the ones where you just need to know what you're looking at before you sign — the free tool gives you a clear picture in 30 seconds.

Who It's For

Freelancers and consultants who get handed client contracts and want to understand what they're agreeing to before they sign.

Startup founders who are signing vendor agreements, NDAs, and partnership contracts regularly and can't justify $500/hour legal review for every one.

Small business owners dealing with leases, service agreements, and contractor agreements who want a quick sanity check.

Anyone who's ever looked at a contract and thought "I should probably have someone look at this" — but didn't because it felt too expensive or too slow.