Contract Red Flags
in 60 Seconds
Freelance contracts hide risks in dense legal language. We scan every clause in 60 seconds and tell you exactly what to watch out for—in plain English.
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Built by Someone Who's Been There
After 20 years at Microsoft and Auth0, I've signed hundreds of contracts as a freelancer, contractor, and startup founder. Some were fine. Some cost me thousands because of clauses I didn't understand until it was too late.
I built Lexray to catch the traps I missed. Now in free beta.
How It Works
Three steps to contract clarity
1. Upload
Drop your contract PDF. Works with NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and project agreements. Your file is encrypted immediately.
2. Analysis
AI scans every clause for payment traps, IP ownership issues, liability exposure, non-competes, and unfair termination terms.
3. Clear Report
Get a risk score, plain-English explanations, and a draft response you can send to the client. File deleted automatically.
What We Catch
The clauses that actually matter to your bottom line
Payment Terms
Net-90 buried in fine print, unclear milestone definitions, or payment contingencies
IP Ownership
Clauses that transfer your entire portfolio, not just the deliverables
Liability Exposure
Unlimited indemnification that puts your assets at risk
Non-Compete Traps
Restrictions that block you from working with anyone in the industry
Auto-Renewals
Contracts that lock you in for years with impossible exit terms
Unfair Termination
Client can cancel anytime, you're locked in with penalties
Section 4.2 requires Net-90 payment terms with no milestone structure. This means you deliver everything before seeing payment for 90 days.
Recommendation: Request 50% upfront and 50% on delivery, or milestone-based payments.
Section 7.1 transfers ownership of "all work product and materials created during the term" - this could include your existing portfolio pieces if modified.
Recommendation: Limit to "work product created specifically for this project."
30-day notice period for both parties with payment for work completed. This is standard.
Your report includes suggested language you can send to the client to address these concerns professionally.
What People Say
Real stories from real users
"Lexray spotted a ton of issues in our contract that standard AI tools missed."
"Very impressive! The report is professional, clear, well-organized, and contains quality guidance. The draft letter to opposing counsel is a great touch as well."
How We Protect Your Contract
Encrypted Upload
Your contract is encrypted in transit (same security as your bank)
60-Second Analysis
Permanently deleted immediately after analysis
Zero Retention
Never stored, never shared, never used for AI training
Built by a solo founder with zero interest in your confidential data.Read our privacy policy →
Common Questions
Is my contract confidential?
Absolutely. Your document is encrypted during upload, analyzed on secure servers, and permanently deleted immediately after analysis. We don't store, share, or use your contracts for training AI models.
Can I trust AI with legal analysis?
Our AI identifies risky clauses and explains them in plain English—it doesn't provide legal advice. Think of it as a highly trained contract reviewer who highlights concerns. For complex situations, we always recommend consulting with a lawyer.
What types of contracts work best?
We're optimized for freelance agreements: NDAs, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and one-off project contracts. If it's a standard B2B agreement, we can analyze it.
When should I hire a real lawyer?
Use Lexray for quick risk assessment on standard contracts. Hire a lawyer for: contracts over $50K, complex multi-party agreements, litigation concerns, or when you need someone to negotiate on your behalf.
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