Does ContractChecker handle UK contracts?

Yes. ContractChecker is tuned for UK contract language and conventions, though it works on contracts from other jurisdictions too.

Will it suggest redlines?

It flags clauses to negotiate and explains why they're unusual, so you can decide what to push back on.

Is it a substitute for a solicitor?

No — for high-value or complex contracts, use it as a first pass to focus your solicitor's time on the clauses that matter.

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Checking a contract before you sign: a 10-minute review you can actually do

16 June 2026 · 2 min read

Most people sign contracts they haven't really read. That's understandable — contracts are long, repetitive, and written to be skimmed past. But a focused 10-minute review will catch the majority of issues that bite later. Here's the order to read in, what to flag, and where ContractChecker helps.

Read the schedules and the signature page first

The interesting numbers — price, term, deliverables, SLAs — usually live in the schedules at the back, not the boilerplate at the front. Read those first. Then read the signature page to confirm who is actually signing and in what capacity.

Map the obligations on each side

Write down, in plain English, what you have to do and what they have to do. If you can't summarise an obligation in one sentence, the clause is either ambiguous or hiding something. Both are worth a second look.

Flag the exit terms

How does this contract end? Look for the term length, auto-renewal, notice period, termination for convenience, termination for cause, and what happens to fees on exit. A contract you can't leave cleanly is a contract you'll regret.

Initial term and renewal
Notice period to terminate
Termination for convenience (or lack of it)
Refunds, pro-rating, or clawbacks on exit
Post-termination obligations (non-competes, data return)

Run it through ContractChecker

ContractChecker reads the whole contract, flags unusual or one-sided clauses, and explains them in plain English. It won't replace a lawyer for a high-stakes deal, but it will catch the obvious traps and tell you which clauses are worth pushing back on before you spend money on legal review.

Ten focused minutes plus one ContractChecker run will catch more problems than an hour of unfocused reading. Use it on every contract before you sign — your future self will thank you.

Quick answers

Does ContractChecker handle UK contracts?: Yes. ContractChecker is tuned for UK contract language and conventions, though it works on contracts from other jurisdictions too.
Will it suggest redlines?: It flags clauses to negotiate and explains why they're unusual, so you can decide what to push back on.
Is it a substitute for a solicitor?: No — for high-value or complex contracts, use it as a first pass to focus your solicitor's time on the clauses that matter.