The latest articles on DEV Community by AyNova-Academy (@aynova_academy). https://dev.to/aynova_academy https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4208300%2F38bf6e3a-4fc5-42c6-82ad-fa49c641fdfa.png https://dev.to/aynova_academy en AyNova-Academy Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:02:38 +0000 https://dev.to/aynova_academy/how-to-analyze-a-contract-with-ai-a-4-step-method-with-ready-prompts-3llp https://dev.to/aynova_academy/how-to-analyze-a-contract-with-ai-a-4-step-method-with-ready-prompts-3llp <p>Contracts are long and full of clauses that are hard to read in a hurry. Claude can help you read and organize long documents and prepare the negotiation. It does not decide for you: it helps you reach the decision with clearer ideas.</p> <h2> The method </h2> <ol> <li> <strong>The map.</strong> Ask for parties, subject matter, term, fees, deadlines, penalties, renewal and termination, with the reference to the clause.</li> <li> <strong>The critical clauses.</strong> Ask which carry the most risk for your position and why.</li> <li> <strong>The negotiating leverage.</strong> For each critical clause, ask for an alternative wording and what you could get in return.</li> <li> <strong>The checklist.</strong> Turn the contract into obligations and deadlines, with the consequences if they are not met.</li> </ol> <h2> Ready prompts </h2> <p><strong>PROMPT 1</strong></p> <blockquote> <p>Read this contract and give me a map: parties, subject matter, term, fees, deadlines, penalties, renewal and termination. For each item, indicate the relevant clause.</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>PROMPT 2</strong></p> <blockquote> <p>Identify the clauses that carry the most risk for [my position, e.g. the supplier]: penalties, liability, exclusivity, automatic renewal, unilateral changes. Explain the concrete risk of each.</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>PROMPT 3</strong></p> <blockquote> <p>For each critical clause propose an alternative wording and what I could ask for in return. Separate essential requests from negotiable ones.</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>PROMPT 4</strong></p> <blockquote> <p>List the 10 questions to ask the other party before signing and the information that is missing from the text.</p> </blockquote> <h2> What to always check </h2> <ul> <li> <strong>Verify against the original text</strong> every clause cited: always ask for the article number.</li> <li> <strong>Confidentiality.</strong> Before uploading a document, check the rules of the tool and those of your contract; if needed, black out names and figures.</li> <li> <strong>The final decision is yours.</strong> For high-value contracts or ones with serious consequences, have the text reviewed by a professional too.</li> </ul> <p>Originally published on AyNova Academy: <a href="https://aynovaacademy.github.io/AyNova-Academy/en/guide/claude-contracts.html?utm_source=devto&amp;utm_medium=articolo" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://aynovaacademy.github.io/AyNova-Academy/en/guide/claude-contracts.html</a></p> <p>Free Excel dashboard template and 30 AI prompts: <a href="https://aynovaacademy.github.io/AyNova-Academy/en/resources.html?utm_source=devto&amp;utm_medium=articolo" rel="noopener noreferrer">get them here</a></p> <p>Josè Sala is a trainer and consultant with 20+ years of experience. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dott-sala-jos%C3%A8-project-master-learning-innovation/" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a></p> ai productivity career tutorial