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Translate a Confusing Legal Document Into Plain English
There's a contract in front of you, twelve pages of it, and you're meant to sign by Friday. This pulls out the five clauses that genuinely affect your day-to-day, says what each one means in plain terms, and flags anything that should give you pause. Not legal advice, but enough to know what you're agreeing to.
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You have received or need to sign {LEGAL_DOCUMENT} (e.g. an employment contract, NDA, service agreement, lease, or terms of service) and do not understand what you are agreeing to. The document is [number of pages] long and full of legal language.
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**Extract what actually matters from this document:**
1. Identify the five clauses that have the most practical impact on your day-to-day situation
2. Flag any clause that limits your future options or creates unexpected obligations
3. Explain any defined terms that change the meaning of plain words (e.g. 'confidential information' often means something specific)
4. Highlight what is missing: protections or terms you might have expected but are absent
5. Give a sign / negotiate / do not sign verdict with the specific clause to push back on if needed
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- Five key clauses (table: Clause | Plain English meaning | Concern level)
- Future-limiting or obligation-creating clauses (bullets)
- Defined terms glossary (key terms re-explained in plain language)
- Missing protections (what is absent and whether it matters)
- Verdict with negotiation target if relevant
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