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| 1 | +# How to use contract Lifecycle Management? |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +**Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)** helps organizations create, review, approve, sign, store, and manage contracts throughout their entire lifecycle. It streamlines contract processes, improves visibility, and ensures compliance by keeping all contract-related activities in a centralized system. |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +--- |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +## Step 1: Open the Signed Document |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +1. Navigate to the appropriate folder containing the signed document. |
| 10 | +2. Locate the required document. |
| 11 | +3. Click the **Action** Menu (⋮) associated with the document. |
| 12 | +4. Select **View** to open and review the signed document. |
| 13 | + |
| 14 | +<img src=" screenshots\CLM\CLM-1.png" style="border:2px solid black; border-radius:4px; width:100%; max-width:800px;" alt="Screenshot for Document"> |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +--- |
| 17 | + |
| 18 | +## Step 2: Configure the Contract Document |
| 19 | + |
| 20 | +1. From the left-side navigation menu, click Contracts. |
| 21 | +2. Select the signed document that you want to convert into a contract record. |
| 22 | +3. The AI-powered contract engine automatically extracts key information from the document and generates the contract details. |
| 23 | +4. Review the extracted information before proceeding to the next step. |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | +<img src=" screenshots\CLM\CLM-View.png" style="border:2px solid black; border-radius:4px; width:100%; max-width:800px;" alt="Screenshot for Document"> |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +--- |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +## Step 3: Review and Validate Contract Details |
| 30 | + |
| 31 | +Once the AI completes the contract extraction process, review all generated information carefully before final approval. Ensure the extracted details are accurate, complete, and aligned with organizational and legal requirements. |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +<img src=" screenshots\CLM\CLM-Overview.png" style="border:2px solid black; border-radius:4px; width:100%; max-width:800px;" alt="Screenshot for Document"> |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +## Review Party Information |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +Verify the details of all parties involved in the contract. |
| 38 | +Ensure the following information is accurate: |
| 39 | +* Party names |
| 40 | +* Roles and responsibilities |
| 41 | +* Contact details |
| 42 | +* Organization or company information |
| 43 | + |
| 44 | +<img src=" screenshots\CLM\CLM-Parties.png" style="border:2px solid black; border-radius:4px; width:100%; max-width:800px;" alt="Screenshot for Document"> |
| 45 | + |
| 46 | +Update any incorrect or missing information before proceeding. |
| 47 | + |
| 48 | +--- |
| 49 | + |
| 50 | +## Review Financial Information |
| 51 | + |
| 52 | +Validate all financial details extracted from the contract. |
| 53 | +Review and confirm: |
| 54 | +* Total contract value |
| 55 | +* Payment terms and conditions |
| 56 | +* Pricing and rate information |
| 57 | +* Billing schedules and invoicing obligations |
| 58 | +* Currency and frequency details |
| 59 | + |
| 60 | +<img src=" screenshots\CLM\CLM-Financial.png" style="border:2px solid black; border-radius:4px; width:100%; max-width:800px;" alt="Screenshot for Document"> |
| 61 | + |
| 62 | +Ensure all financial calculations and payment structures are correct. |
| 63 | + |
| 64 | +--- |
| 65 | + |
| 66 | +## Review Signatories |
| 67 | + |
| 68 | +Verify that all required parties are properly assigned in the Signatories section before approving the contract. |
| 69 | + |
| 70 | +### Steps |
| 71 | + |
| 72 | +1. Navigate to the **Signatories** tab. |
| 73 | +2. Review all listed signatories. |
| 74 | +3. Confirm the accuracy of: |
| 75 | + * Signer names |
| 76 | + * Roles and assignments |
| 77 | + * Signing status |
| 78 | + * Signature dates |
| 79 | + * Execution details |
| 80 | +4. Ensure all mandatory signatories are included. |
| 81 | +5. Update or correct any missing or inaccurate information. |
| 82 | + |
| 83 | +<img src=" screenshots\CLM\CLM-Signature.png" style="border:2px solid black; border-radius:4px; width:100%; max-width:800px;" alt="Screenshot for Document"> |
| 84 | + |
| 85 | +--- |
| 86 | + |
| 87 | +## Configure Contract Alerts and Expiry Notifications |
| 88 | + |
| 89 | +Set up reminders and expiration alerts to ensure important contract milestones are not missed. |
| 90 | + |
| 91 | +### Steps |
| 92 | + |
| 93 | +1. Verify the **Contract Expiry Date**. |
| 94 | +2. Review the automatically generated reminder schedule. |
| 95 | +3. Configure reminder notifications based on business requirements. |
| 96 | + |
| 97 | +### Recommended Reminder Intervals |
| 98 | + |
| 99 | +* 30 Days Before Expiry |
| 100 | +* 14 Days Before Expiry |
| 101 | +* 7 Days Before Expiry |
| 102 | +* 3 Days Before Expiry |
| 103 | +* 1 Day Before Expiry |
| 104 | + |
| 105 | +### Additional Actions |
| 106 | + |
| 107 | +* Add new reminder intervals if required. |
| 108 | +* Modify or remove existing reminders. |
| 109 | +* Save alert configurations to enable automated notifications. |
| 110 | + |
| 111 | +<img src=" screenshots\CLM\CLM-Alerts.png" style="border:2px solid black; border-radius:4px; width:100%; max-width:800px;" alt="Screenshot for Document"> |
| 112 | + |
| 113 | +Ensure all required reminders are configured before contract approval. |
| 114 | + |
| 115 | +--- |
| 116 | + |
| 117 | +## Review Red Lines and Risk Analysis |
| 118 | + |
| 119 | +Review AI-generated clause analysis and risk indicators to identify contractual concerns or missing legal protections. |
| 120 | + |
| 121 | +### Steps |
| 122 | + |
| 123 | +1. Navigate to the **Red Lines** tab. |
| 124 | +2. Review highlighted clauses and associated risk levels: |
| 125 | + * Low Risk |
| 126 | + * Medium Risk |
| 127 | + * High Risk |
| 128 | +3. Verify the inclusion of critical legal provisions, including: |
| 129 | + * Limitation of Liability |
| 130 | + * Termination Clauses |
| 131 | + * Indemnification Clauses |
| 132 | + * Confidentiality Obligations |
| 133 | + * Other required legal protections |
| 134 | +4. Review AI-generated recommendations and risk explanations. |
| 135 | +5. Modify, add, or update clauses as needed to comply with organizational policies and legal standards. |
| 136 | +6. Resolve all high-risk or missing clauses before approval. |
| 137 | + |
| 138 | +<img src=" screenshots\CLM\CLM-Red_Line.png" style="border:2px solid black; border-radius:4px; width:100%; max-width:800px;" alt="Screenshot for Document"> |
| 139 | + |
| 140 | +--- |
| 141 | + |
| 142 | +## Approve and Save the Contract |
| 143 | + |
| 144 | +After completing the review and validation process: |
| 145 | +1. Make any necessary updates to the contract information. |
| 146 | +2. Click **Approve & Save**. |
| 147 | +3. The contract will be successfully created and added to the **Contracts Dashboard** for future tracking, management, and reporting. |
| 148 | + |
| 149 | +<img src=" screenshots\CLM\CLM-Signature.png" style="border:2px solid black; border-radius:4px; width:100%; max-width:800px;" alt="Screenshot for Document"> |
| 150 | + |
| 151 | +--- |
| 152 | + |
| 153 | +## Step 4: Manage Contract Renewals |
| 154 | + |
| 155 | +1. Navigate to the **Contracts Dashboard**. |
| 156 | + |
| 157 | +<img src=" screenshots\CLM\CLM-Dashboard.png" style="border:2px solid black; border-radius:4px; width:100%; max-width:800px;" alt="Screenshot for Document"> |
| 158 | + |
| 159 | +2. Select the contract you want to manage. |
| 160 | +3. Click **Renewals** to open the Renewal Tracking page. |
| 161 | + |
| 162 | +<img src=" screenshots\CLM\CLM-Action.png" style="border:2px solid black; border-radius:4px; width:100%; max-width:800px;" alt="Screenshot for Document"> |
| 163 | + |
| 164 | +4. Review upcoming renewal dates and reminder schedules. |
| 165 | +5. Update renewal information and reminder dates as needed. |
| 166 | +6. Save the changes to keep renewal tracking up to date. |
| 167 | + |
| 168 | +<img src=" screenshots\CLM\CLM-Remender.png" style="border:2px solid black; border-radius:4px; width:100%; max-width:800px;" alt="Screenshot for Document"> |
| 169 | + |
| 170 | +7. Use this option to cancel the selected contract permanently. |
| 171 | + |
| 172 | +<img src=" screenshots\CLM\CLM-Cancel.png" style="border:2px solid black; border-radius:4px; width:100%; max-width:800px;" alt="Screenshot for Document"> |
| 173 | + |
| 174 | +--- |
| 175 | + |
| 176 | +## Key Benefits of CLM |
| 177 | + |
| 178 | +- Centralized contract repository |
| 179 | +- Automated data extraction using AI |
| 180 | +- Simplified contract review and approval process |
| 181 | +- Renewal and expiration tracking |
| 182 | +- Automated reminders and alerts |
| 183 | +- Improved compliance and contract visibility |
| 184 | +- Secure storage and lifecycle management |
| 185 | + |
| 186 | +--- |
| 187 | + |
| 188 | +**Demo Video:** |
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| 190 | +<style> |
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| 206 | +<div class="video-wrap" role="region" aria-label="Demo: Creating a E-Sign"> |
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| 214 | + </video> |
| 215 | +</div> |
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