Is this legal advice?
No. Contracts Insider is an informational tool that helps you spot risks and ask better questions. It doesn't replace a construction attorney, and for anything material you should have a lawyer review it.
Is my contract private? Do you store it?
We don't store your contract text. The instant clause scan runs in your browser. The AI deep review sends your text to our AI provider to generate the memo, and we don't keep it afterwards. To review your own contract you'll create a free account — we store your email and plan, plus a one-way fingerprint of each contract (never the text itself).
How accurate is it?
Every flag is tied to the exact wording in your contract, and the review won't invent law. The 50-state notes are compiled from published legal sources and are general guidance — verify anything important with a licensed attorney in your state.
Which contracts does it work on?
Any US construction contract you've been handed to sign — commercial subcontracts, purchase orders and change orders, and residential jobs where you're contracting with a homeowner. Paste the text or upload a PDF or Word (.docx) file.
How much does it actually check?
Over 1,600 clause checks across 40 trades — from roofing, HVAC, electrical and concrete to septic, solar, pools, fencing and general contracting — covering both commercial and residential contracts. Every review runs the core contract checks plus the ones specific to your trade.
Do you cover my state?
Yes — all 50 states plus DC. Pick your state and the advice adjusts to your local rules on pay-if-paid, lien waivers, retainage, indemnity and prompt payment.
Can I check a contract before I sign it?
Yes — that's the whole point. Paste the text or upload the file and you get the risk flags in under a minute, before you've committed to anything. Reviewing early is far cheaper than finding out mid-job.
Is pay-if-paid legal in my state?
It depends where the job is. Some states won't enforce pay-if-paid clauses, some treat them as untested, and many enforce them when they're worded clearly. Pick your state and Contracts Insider tells you which applies. This is general guidance, not legal advice.
What does "flow-down" mean in a subcontract?
A flow-down clause makes you responsible to the general contractor for everything the GC promised the owner in the main contract — including parts you've never seen. It matters because you can be bound by terms that aren't written in your own subcontract. Contracts Insider flags flow-down wording and explains what to ask for.
What does it cost?
Your first contract gets a free preview. After that it's a subscription — Base $39/mo, Pro $99/mo, or Max $249/mo, billed monthly or yearly, cancel anytime. The guides stay free.
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