clause-redraft

# Clause Redraft ## Overview This skill helps users rewrite unclear, ambiguous, or potentially risky contract clauses into clearer, more balanced language. It provides alternative wording while preserving the intended meaning. **⚠️ Important Disclaimer**: This tool provides drafting assistance only. It does not constitute legal advice, nor does it replace professional legal counsel. Always consult a qualified attorney before finalizing contract language. ## When to Use This Skill - A clause seems unclear or ambiguous - Language feels one-sided or unbalanced - You want more professional contract wording - Translating informal agreements into formal contract language - Simplifying overly complex legal jargon ## Limitations - Only provides **suggested alternatives**, not definitive language - Cannot assess enforceability under specific jurisdictions - May not capture all nuances of the original intent - Not a substitute for professional legal drafting ## Workflow 1. **Receive clause text** — User provides the clause to be redrafted 2. **Identify issues** — Analyze for ambiguity, imbalance, or unclear language 3. **Generate alternatives** — Provide 2-3 alternative versions with different approaches 4. **Explain changes** — Describe what was changed and why 5. **Suggest review** — Recommend attorney review for important clauses ## Redraft Approaches ### Approach 1: Balanced (Recommended) - Fair to both parties - Clear obligations for each side - Reasonable protections ### Approach 2: Protective (Favorable to you) - Stronger protections for your interests - Still reasonable and enforceable - May require negotiation ### Approach 3: Simple (Plain language) - Removes unnecessary legalese - Easier to understand - May sacrifice some precision ## Common Redraft Scenarios ### Payment Terms **Before**: "Payment due upon completion" **After**: "Payment due within 30 days of invoice date or within 10 days of acceptance of deliverables, whichever is earlier." ### Termination **Before**: "Either party may terminate this agreement at any time." **After**: "Either party may terminate this agreement with 30 days written notice. Upon termination, Client shall pay for all work completed through the termination date." ### Confidentiality **Before**: "All information is confidential forever." **After**: "Confidential Information shall be held in confidence for a period of 3 years from disclosure, except for trade secrets which shall be protected indefinitely." ### Liability **Before**: "Company is not responsible for anything." **After**: "Company's total liability shall not exceed the total amount paid by Client under this agreement in the 12 months preceding the claim." ## Usage ### Basic Redraft ``` "帮我改写这个条款" "这句话怎么写更清楚" "优化一下这个条款" ``` ### With Context ``` "我是乙方，帮我改一下这个条款" "这个条款太偏向甲方了，改平衡一点" "用简单的话重说一遍" ``` ## Output Format For each redraft request: - **Original**: The clause as provided - **Issues Identified**: What's problematic about the original - **Alternative 1 - Balanced**: Fair version - **Alternative 2 - Protective**: Version favoring your interests - **Alternative 3 - Simple**: Plain language version - **Recommendation**: Which version to consider and why ## References For redrafting templates and patterns, see: - [references/redraft-templates.md](references/redraft-templates.md) — Clause redrafting template library ## Privacy Note Clause content is processed for redrafting only. No content is stored or transmitted to third parties.