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Contract Clause Explainer
Stuck on one confusing clause? Paste it below and get a plain-English explanation in seconds — what it actually means, who it favours, and what to watch out for before you sign.
Copy a single clause or paragraph from your contract — the confusing bit you want explained.
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How to read a contract clause
Contracts hide their teeth in the wording. A single clause can decide who owns your work, who pays if something goes wrong, and how hard it is to walk away. Three questions cut through most of it:
- What does it actually require? Strip out the legal phrasing and say it as a plain instruction: “I have to…” or “They can…”.
- Who does it protect? Most risky clauses protect one side only. If every obligation lands on you and every right on them, that’s a red flag.
- What’s the worst case? Ask what happens if things go badly — is there a cap on what you could owe, or a way out?
The explainer above answers all three for a single clause. When you’re ready, the full PlainClause review reads your entire contract, finds every red flag, tells you what’s missing, and gives you specific things to negotiate.