Contract Clause Extraction Agent

AI-driven tool that extracts and categorizes key contract clauses to streamline contract reviews, reducing human oversight.

About the Agent

The contract clause extraction agent is designed to streamline the identification and extraction of key clauses across standardized categories, allowing teams to focus on informed decision-making rather than manual reviews. By organizing and identifying key contract details across numerous predefined categories, this agent supports teams in making fast, informed decisions.

Contract Clause Extraction Challenges the Agent Addresses

Legal and business teams often struggle to review large volumes of contracts quickly and accurately. Traditional contract review methods involve manually searching for specific clauses like renewal terms, governing laws, and confidentiality clauses—a time-consuming, error-prone, and costly process. Variations in clause structure add complexity to the review, increasing the risk of missed details affecting compliance and decision-making. With the increasing demand for efficient automated solutions, the contract clause extraction agent offers a systematic and accurate approach to clause extraction, effectively addressing these common challenges.

Agent Setup and Working

The contract clause extraction agent is designed with a robust framework to ensure accurate and efficient clause identification:

  • Customizable Knowledge Base: The agent operates on a customizable knowledge base containing 41 predefined categories, each representing standard contractual clauses such as "Renewal Terms" and "Governing Laws."
  • API for Contract Upload: Contracts are uploaded through an API, where a dedicated knowledge base is created for each contract to facilitate targeted analysis.
  • Clause Comparison Process: The entire contract is compared against 41 categories in the knowledge base, each with a guiding question to assess the clause's presence.
  • Clause Extraction: If the relevant clause is detected for a category, it is extracted and included in the report; if absent, it’s marked as “Not Present.”
  • Structured Report Generation: All findings are processed using a Large Language Model (LLM) to produce a structured, detailed report highlighting the extracted clauses and their absence where applicable.

Why Use the Contract Clause Extraction Agent?

  • Efficiency in Contract Review: The agent accelerates the clause review process, saving significant time and resources for teams handling large contract volumes.
  • Enhanced Accuracy: The standardized knowledge base ensures precise clause detection, reducing the risk of missed clauses or misinterpretation.
  • Scalable Solution: Designed to handle contracts at scale, the agent is ideal for organizations with high contract processing demands.
  • Compliance Support: By reliably identifying key contract clauses, the agent supports compliance efforts and helps mitigate risks associated with contract oversights.
  • Consistent Output: The agent ensures uniform clause extraction across all contracts, promoting consistency and reliability in contract management workflows.

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Input Data Set

Sample of data set required for Contract Clause Extraction Agent:

Service Agreement between Innivotech and YTM Systems

This Partnership Agreement is made and entered into as of September 1, 2024, by and between:

  • Innivotech, a corporation organized under the laws of California, with its principal office located at 201 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, hereinafter referred to as "Innivotech,"
  • YTM Systems, a corporation organized under the laws of New York, with its principal office located at 413 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022, hereinafter referred to as "YTM Systems."

WHEREAS Innivotech specializes in software development and related services, and YTM Systems requires the services of Innivotech for a project involving the creation, deployment, and maintenance of custom software applications for internal use.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:


Article 1: Effective Date and Term

This Agreement shall commence on September 1, 2024, and shall continue for a period of two (2) years, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms set forth in this Agreement.


Article 2: Scope of Services

Innivotech agrees to provide the following services to YTM Systems:

  • a) Development of customized software solutions tailored to YTM Systems’s internal processes.
  • b) Ongoing software maintenance and technical support for the duration of the Agreement.
  • c) Quarterly updates and patches to ensure the software remains compatible with evolving business needs.

YTM Systems agrees to provide all necessary resources, access, and information required by Innivotech to perform the services as outlined above.


Article 3: Payment Terms

YTM Systems shall pay Innivotech an annual fee of $500,000, to be paid in four equal installments of $125,000 each, at the beginning of each quarter. The first installment is due within thirty (30) days of the commencement of this Agreement, specifically by September 30, 2024.

In the event of late payment, YTM Systems agrees to pay interest on any overdue amounts at a rate of 1.5% per month.


Article 4: Confidentiality and Data Protection

Both parties acknowledge that, during the term of this Agreement, they may have access to confidential and proprietary information of the other party, including, but not limited to, business plans, strategies, trade secrets, and financial data. Both parties agree to keep such information confidential and not disclose it to any third party without prior written consent from the disclosing party.

The service provider must comply with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). All data shall be encrypted at rest and in transit, and the provider must implement necessary technical and organizational measures to ensure the security and integrity of company data.


Article 5: Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located within the State of California.


Article 6: Termination

Either party may terminate this Agreement with sixty (60) days' written notice to the other party. In the event of termination, Innivotech shall be entitled to receive payment for all services rendered up to the effective date of termination.

Upon termination, Innivotech must return all of YTM Systems’s data in a usable, machine-readable format within 30 days. All residual copies of the data must be securely deleted within 60 days of the termination unless otherwise required by law.


Article 7: Intellectual Property Rights

Innivotech retains ownership of all intellectual property rights related to the software developed under this Agreement. YTM Systems is granted a non-exclusive, perpetual license to use the software for its internal business operations.


Article 8: Service Level Agreement and Performance Metrics

The service provider guarantees an uptime of no less than 99.9% for the services provided, excluding scheduled maintenance periods for which the company shall be notified at least 48 hours in advance. The provider shall offer remedies such as service credits or refunds if service availability falls below this threshold.

The service provider shall maintain agreed-upon performance metrics as outlined in the contract, including response times, resolution times for technical issues, and disaster recovery protocols. Failure to meet performance standards shall result in the application of penalties, service credits, or other remedies.


Article 9: Compliance with Local Laws

The provider agrees to comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations of the country in which the company is located. This includes, but is not limited to, labor laws, tax laws, environmental regulations, and data protection laws.


Article 10: Export Compliance

The provider agrees to comply with all import and export control laws and regulations of the country in which the company is headquartered. This includes obtaining all necessary licenses, permits, and approvals for the shipment of software or technology and ensuring that no goods or services are provided in violation of local export controls.


Article 11: Environmental and Health Regulations

The provider shall comply with all local environmental regulations, including waste management, emissions standards, and resource conservation laws. The provider agrees to adopt environmentally sustainable practices in accordance with the company’s environmental policy and local legal requirements.


Article 12: Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.


Authorized Signatures:

Innivotech: Henrich Davis, Chief Executive Officer
Signature: ___
Date: September 1, 2024

YTM Systems: Rebecca Olsen, Chief Operating Officer
Signature: ___
Date: September 1, 2024

Deliverable Example

Sample output delivered by the Contract Clause Extraction Agent:

Clause Title Clause Reference from Contract
Parties Innivotech: Henrich Davis, Chief Executive Officer; YTM Systems: Rebecca Olsen, Chief Operating Officer
Volume Restriction Not Present
Audit Rights Not Present
Most Favored Nation Not Present
Insurance Not Present
Exclusivity Not Present
Non-Disparagement Not Present
Covenant Not to Sue Not Present
License Grant Not Present
Termination for Convenience "Either party may terminate this Agreement with sixty (60) days' written notice to the other party."
Non-Compete Not Present
Rofr/Rofo/Rofn Not Present
Unlimited/All-You-Can-Eat-License Not Present
Price Restrictions Not Present
No-Solicit of Employees Not Present
Cap on Liability Not Present
Source Code Escrow Not Present
No-Solicit of Customers Not Present
Revenue/Profit Sharing Not Present
Uncapped Liability Not Present
Irrevocable or Perpetual License YTM Systems is granted a non-exclusive, perpetual license to use the software for its internal business operations.
Document Name Not Present
Effective Date This Agreement shall commence on September 1, 2024, and shall continue for a period of two (2) years, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms set forth in this Agreement.
Change of Control Not Present
Third Party Beneficiary Not Present
Joint IP Ownership Not Present
Non-Transferable License Not Present
Agreement Date This Partnership Agreement is made and entered into as of September 1, 2024, by and between:
Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
Competitive Restriction Exception Not Present
IP Ownership Assignment Not Present
Liquidated Damages Not Present
Anti-Assignment Not Present
Warranty Duration Not Present
Expiration Date The contract's initial term will expire on September 1, 2026.
Affiliate License-Licensor Not Present
Minimum Commitment Not Present
Affiliate License-Licensee Not Present
Post-Termination Services Upon termination, Innivotech must return all of YTM Systems’s data in a usable, machine-readable format within 30 days. All residual copies of the data must be securely deleted within 60 days of the termination unless otherwise required by law.
Renewal Term Not Present
Notice Period to Terminate Renewal Not Present

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