Ask questions about a contract
Before you sign, you want to know what you are agreeing to: how long it runs, how to leave, what happens if something goes wrong. Upload the contract and ask. Each answer points to a page, so you can go straight to the clause and read the exact wording.
How it works
Upload your PDF
Sign in and add the contract. askPDF reads the text so you can ask about it.
Ask in plain words
Type a question the way you would ask a colleague. Answers draw on the most relevant passages of the PDF, not the whole document at once, so ask about one topic at a time.
Check the page
Every answer carries a page chip, such as p. 12. Click it and the PDF jumps to that page, so you can read the source yourself.
Questions to ask
- How long does this agreement run, and does it renew automatically?
- How can either side terminate, and how much notice is needed?
- What are the payment terms and the deadlines?
- Who is liable if something goes wrong, and is there a cap?
- What does the termination section say about fees for ending early?
- Which law does the contract say governs it, and where are disputes handled?
An example
Either party may end the agreement with written notice before the end of the term; the notice period is set out in the termination section.p. 6
An illustration of the format. In the app, the page chip opens that page of your PDF.
askPDF is not legal advice. Read the cited clause in your PDF and ask a qualified professional about anything important.
Questions and answers
- Is this legal advice?
- No. askPDF helps you find and read what a document says. It does not give legal advice and does not replace a lawyer. For anything that matters, have a qualified professional review the contract.
- Will it tell me if a clause is fair?
- It answers from the text of your document and shows the page. Whether a clause is fair or right for you is a judgment for you and your adviser.
- Can I use it on a long agreement?
- Yes, upload the whole PDF and ask about the parts you need. Every answer names a page, so you can check it against the original.
- Are my documents private?
- Documents are private to your account and you can delete them at any time. See the privacy policy for the details.
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