> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gc.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Contract Review

> How to effectively use GC AI for contract review and analysis

## Contract Review Process

### 🔍 Initial Analysis

1. **Document Preparation**
   * Upload clean PDF/Word document
   * Ensure OCR for scanned documents
   * Check document formatting

2. **Basic Review Prompt**

```
Context: Initial review of [contract type]
Task: Provide high-level analysis of:
- Key obligations
- Important dates
- Material provisions
- Risk areas
Format: Bulleted summary with section references
```

## 📋 Detailed Review

### Key Areas Analysis

<CodeGroup>
  ```markdown Standard theme={null}
  ✓ Parties and definitions
  ✓ Term and termination
  ✓ Payment provisions
  ✓ Performance obligations
  ```

  ```markdown Advanced theme={null}
  ✓ Liability provisions
  ✓ Indemnification
  ✓ Insurance requirements
  ✓ Governing law
  ```
</CodeGroup>

### Risk Assessment

```mermaid theme={null}
graph TD
    A[Upload Contract] --> B[Initial Review]
    B --> C[Risk Identification]
    C --> D[Detailed Analysis]
    D --> E[Recommendations]
```

## 🔄 Review Workflow

### Step-by-Step Process

1. **Initial Scan**
   * Basic terms review
   * Party identification
   * Key dates
   * Critical provisions

2. **Deep Analysis**
   * Risk assessment
   * Compliance check
   * Market comparison
   * Issue spotting

<Tip>
  Use the "Compare to Template" feature to identify deviations from your standard terms.
</Tip>

## 📊 Reporting

### Output Formats

* Executive summaries
* Detailed analysis
* Risk matrices
* Redline comparisons

### Export Options

* [Export](/docs/chat/how-to-download) your review as PDF, DOCX, or Markdown
* Export comparison tables as CSV or XLSX for further analysis
* Generate [PowerPoint slides](/guides/prompting/creating-powerpoint-slides) summarizing your review findings

### GC AI Features for Contract Review

* **[Research Agent](/docs/chat/research):** Research current regulations, case law, or market standards relevant to your contract
* **[Playbooks](/about/playbooks):** Standardize reviews with AI-powered playbooks that apply your negotiation positions automatically
* **[GC AI for Word](/about/gcai-for-word):** Review and redline contracts directly inside Microsoft Word

### Sample Report Structure

```
1. Executive Summary
   ├── Key Terms
   ├── Major Risks
   ├── Required Actions
   └── Timeline

2. Detailed Analysis
   ├── Term-by-Term Review
   ├── Risk Assessment
   ├── Compliance Check
   └── Recommendations
```

## 🤝 Collaboration

### Team Review Process

* Share analysis with team
* Track comments
* Document decisions
* Maintain audit trail

<Note>
  Always verify AI analysis against your company's specific requirements and risk tolerance.
</Note>