BeforeYouSign for founders & small businesses
Review partnership offers, vendor agreements, and standard terms before you commit.
As a founder or small business, you face contracts from every direction: partnership agreements, vendor contracts, platform terms, or client proposals. Often you do not have in-house legal, and signing “quickly” can mean hidden risk. BeforeYouSign gives you a structured plain-language overview — what you are committing to, what the risks are, and what questions to ask or clauses to request before you sign.
Why BeforeYouSign
Everything you need to understand a contract before you sign
Risks and obligations at a glance
You get a summary of the contract, a breakdown of key areas (payment, termination, liability, IP), and clearly flagged red flags. That lets you quickly assess whether the deal is balanced or one-sided and decide whether to negotiate or get a lawyer.
Comparison to typical contracts
The tool flags non-standard or heavily negotiated clauses and explains how they differ from common practice. That helps you know where to focus and what changes to propose.
Questions and negotiation tips
For each risky area you get concrete questions to ask the other party and suggestions for safer wording. You enter negotiations prepared and reduce the chance of missing important points.
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