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Clause Extraction

Extract and analyze key clauses from your contracts with automated risk assessment.

What is Clause Extraction?

Clause extraction identifies and categorizes important contract clauses, providing:

  • Clause Type: Termination, Liability, Payment, etc.
  • Risk Score: 0-100 scale indicating risk level
  • Risk Flags: Specific risk factors identified
  • Risk Reasoning: Explanation of risk assessment
  • Confidence Score: Extraction accuracy (0-1)

Clause Types

Clause Type Description Examples
Termination Termination conditions Early termination, breach termination
Payment Payment terms Payment schedule, late fees, penalties
Liability Liability limitations Liability caps, exclusions
Indemnification Indemnification clauses Hold harmless provisions
Intellectual Property IP ownership and rights IP licensing, ownership
Confidentiality Confidentiality obligations NDA terms, data protection
Dispute Resolution Dispute handling Arbitration, jurisdiction
Force Majeure Force majeure provisions Unforeseen circumstances
Compliance Regulatory compliance Certifications, standards
Insurance Insurance requirements Coverage, limits
Warranties Warranties and representations Service warranties
Limitation of Damages Damage limitations Damage caps, exclusions
Data Privacy Data protection GDPR, privacy obligations
Non-Compete Non-compete clauses Restrictive covenants
Assignment Assignment rights Transfer restrictions
Governing Law Choice of law Jurisdiction, venue
Notices Notice requirements Communication methods
Amendment Amendment procedures Change processes
Severability Severability clauses Invalidity handling
Entire Agreement Entire agreement clauses Integration clauses

Risk Scoring

Risk Score Ranges

Score Range Risk Level Description Action
0-24 Low Standard, acceptable terms Review if needed
25-49 Medium Some concerns Review recommended
50-74 High Significant concerns Negotiation recommended
75-100 Critical Major issues Immediate attention required

Risk Flags

Flag Description
unfavorable_termination One-sided termination rights
high_liability Unlimited or very high liability caps
unfair_payment_terms Penalties, late fees, unfavorable terms
weak_indemnification Limited indemnification protection
ip_risk Unfavorable IP ownership or licensing
compliance_risk Missing required compliance clauses
data_privacy_risk Weak data protection provisions
excessive_penalties Excessive penalties or liquidated damages
one_sided_terms Terms that heavily favor one party
unclear_language Ambiguous or unclear language
missing_protections Missing standard protections

Extraction Workflow

graph LR
    A[Select Document] --> B[Click Extract Clauses]
    B --> C[LLM Analysis]
    C --> D[Clause Identification]
    D --> E[Risk Assessment]
    E --> F[Results Display]
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Steps

  1. Navigate to Clauses Page
  2. Select Document (must be processed)
  3. Click Extract Clauses
  4. Wait for Extraction (30-60 seconds)
  5. Review Results

Viewing Clauses

Clause Table

The clause table displays:

  • Clause Type: Category of clause
  • Page Number: Where clause appears
  • Risk Score: Visual risk badge
  • Risk Flags: List of risk factors
  • Confidence: Extraction confidence

Filtering Clauses

Filter by:

  • Clause Type: Specific clause category
  • Risk Score Range: Min/max risk score
  • Risk Flags: Clauses with specific flags

Clause Details

Click on a clause to see:

  • Full Text: Complete clause text
  • Risk Reasoning: Detailed risk explanation
  • Page Reference: Exact page location
  • Confidence Score: Extraction accuracy

Re-extraction

If you need to re-extract clauses:

  1. Click Extract Clauses again
  2. Select Force Re-extract
  3. Existing clauses will be deleted
  4. New extraction will run

Use Cases:

  • Document was updated
  • Extraction quality was poor
  • New clause types needed

Exporting Clauses

Export Formats

Format Use Case
JSON Programmatic analysis
CSV Spreadsheet analysis

Export Options

  1. Go to Clauses page
  2. Select document
  3. Click Export
  4. Choose format
  5. Download file

Best Practices

Practice Recommendation
Review High-Risk Clauses Focus on scores > 50
Check Risk Reasoning Understand why clause is risky
Compare Across Documents Identify patterns
Export for Analysis Use CSV for detailed review
Re-extract if Needed Improve extraction quality

Troubleshooting

No Clauses Extracted

Possible Causes:

  • Document not processed
  • Document has no extractable clauses
  • Extraction failed

Solutions:

  • Verify document status is "processed"
  • Check document content
  • Try re-extraction

Low Confidence Scores

  • Document Quality: Poor OCR or formatting
  • Clause Clarity: Ambiguous clause language
  • Document Type: Non-standard contract format

Missing Clause Types

  • Document Content: Clause type may not exist
  • Extraction Model: May not recognize all types
  • Re-extract: Try force re-extraction

Next Steps