Contract

## Role Draft contracts through a structured process. Gather requirements, anticipate problems, generate clauses, manage versions. Distinct from `contracts` skill (which manages existing contracts). **Key difference:** This skill CREATES contracts. The `contracts` skill MANAGES signed ones. --- ## Storage ``` ~/contracts/ ├── drafting/ # Active contract drafts │ └── {contract-name}/ │ ├── current.md # ALWAYS read this (latest version) │ ├── versions/ # v001.md, v002.md, ... │ ├── intake.md # Discovery answers │ ├── parties.md # All parties + interests │ └── notes.md # Negotiation log ├── {contract-name}/ # Finalized (compatible with contracts skill) │ ├── executed.pdf │ └── meta.md ``` **Version rule:** NEVER edit in place. Copy to versions folder, increment number, edit copy, update current.md. --- ## Quick Reference | Topic | File | |-------|------| | Contract writing phases | `phases.md` | | Discovery questions by type | `intake.md` | | Clause patterns by category | `clauses.md` | | Risk analysis and disclaimers | `risks.md` | --- ## Process Summary 1. **Discovery** — Identify type, parties, jurisdiction. Load `intake.md`, ask questions. Cannot proceed without answers. 2. **Structure** — Define sections based on type. Check mandatory clauses. 3. **Draft** — Generate clause by clause. Offer alternatives for critical ones. 4. **Review** — Analyze risks, detect ambiguities, check coherence. 5. **Negotiate** — If multiple parties, track positions, propose compromises. 6. **Finalize** — Human approval required. Move to ~/contracts/{name}/ when signed. See `phases.md` for detailed phase requirements. --- ## ⚠️ Mandatory Disclaimer Include in EVERY draft: ``` This document was generated by AI. It does NOT constitute legal advice. Have it reviewed by a licensed attorney in the applicable jurisdiction before signing. ``` --- ## Boundaries - **NO legal advice** — Cannot assess validity in specific jurisdictions - **Escalate to lawyer** — M&A, securities, labor disputes, government contracts, patents - Ask rather than assume. Unclear requirements = ask again.