clause-explainer
Explain a contract clause in plain English — what it means, who it favours, the realistic risk, and what to negotiate. Use when asked what a clause …
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技能内容
Clause Explainer Skill
Most people sign clauses they don't fully understand. This skill translates a single clause into plain English, says who it really protects, rates the risk, and suggests how to push back. Not legal advice — interpretation depends on the full contract and jurisdiction; confirm with a qualified lawyer.
Working from a brief
Given the clause text (or a description), explain it fully anyway. If only a clause type is named, explain the typical version and note it should be checked against the actual wording. Never refuse for missing surrounding context; flag what the rest of the contract could change.
Required Inputs
Ask for (if not already provided):
- The clause text (paste it) — or the clause type if text isn't available
- Which side the reader is on (the party signing, the drafter, etc.)
- Contract type (employment, SaaS, NDA, lease, services) for context
- Any specific worry (e.g. "is this auto-renewal aggressive?")
Output Format
1. In plain English
What this clause actually does, in 1–3 jargon-free sentences.
2. Who it favours
Which party this protects or burdens, and how. Be direct.
3. Is it standard or aggressive?
Whether this is market-standard, founder/tenant/employee-favourable, or unusually one-sided — with what "normal" looks like for this clause type.
4. Risk for you
🟢 Low / 🟡 Medium / 🔴 High — and the specific scenario where it would bite.
5. What to negotiate
Concrete redline suggestions: the change to ask for, with example wording where useful (e.g. "cap liability at fees paid in the prior 12 months", "add a 30-day cure period before termination").
6. Questions to ask counsel
The 1–2 things a lawyer should confirm against the full contract.
Quality Checks
- [ ] The plain-English translation avoids restating the legalese
- [ ] Says clearly who the clause favours
- [ ] Risk rating is tied to a concrete scenario, not generic
- [ ] Redline suggestions are specific and actionable
- [ ] Retains "not legal advice — confirm with counsel"
Anti-Patterns
- Re-stating the clause in slightly different legalese instead of explaining it
- "It depends" with no actual read
- Risk ratings with no scenario behind them
- Suggesting changes with no example of the better wording
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同名技能的其他版本
有 3 个不同仓库或目录里都有叫 clause-explainer 的技能。它们内容并不相同，别混用：
- mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills — Explain a contract clause in plain English — what it means, who it favours, the realistic
- mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills — Explain a contract clause in plain English — what it means, who it favours, the realistic