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Contract Audit Checklist
Print this and use it yourself during vendor negotiations. Designed for directors, IT, and anyone stuck reading the "standard terms." You can do this.
TL;DR
- Print the checklist and walk through your vendor contract line by line. No special expertise needed.
- Covers seven critical areas: renewal traps, data ownership, service levels, AI training clauses, switching costs, security commitments, and vendor stability.
- If a clause confuses you, send it over. Free guidance, no strings.
What This Covers
The stuff vendors rely on you not reading: renewals, data rights, AI usage, fees, and exit pain.
- Basic terms + auto-renewal traps
- Data ownership + portability requirements
- Service levels + uptime credits
- AI training + secondary data use restrictions
- Switching costs + hidden fees
- Security + compliance commitments
- Vendor stability + "key person" risk
Download and Use It
Print this, open the contract, and walk through it yourself. No special knowledge needed. You'll spot the problems immediately.
Want It Emailed?
No forms. No third-party endpoints. Just send an email and the link comes back.
Tip: paste the vendor name + renewal date in the email.
Stuck on a Clause?
You'll figure out most of it with the checklist. But if a clause doesn't make sense or the vendor is pushing back, help is available.