Why Contract Reviews Matter
Contracts can be full of hidden risks, vague terms, and costly obligations. We review your agreements, explain them in plain English, and flag the issues that matter most — so you can negotiate with confidence and avoid surprises.
How it Works
Submit
Upload or email your agreement to us
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Upload securely through the Client Connect Portal
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Quick intake form to capture your goals and concerns
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Initial call to discuss intent and negotiating position
Review
We will flag risks and identify opportunities
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Identify hidden risks, vague clauses, and red flags
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Evaluate fairness against industry norms
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Spot gaps where protections may be missing
Feedback
You’ll receive detailed comments in plain English
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Summary of the contract in simple, clear language
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Explanation of what’s standard vs. what’s unusual
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Answers to your specific questions
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Clear recommendations to change or negotiate
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Clear recommendations on signing, editing, or pushing back
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Options for redlines or a custom draft if needed
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Guidance tailored to your business stage and risk profile
Why Dev Counsel
We Get Tech.
💻 Tech Expertise – We’ve seen hundreds of SaaS, licensing, and services agreements. We know what’s “standard,” what’s not, and what founders can (and should) push back on.
⚡ Fast Turnaround – Reviews delivered at startup speed (often same-day)
🗣 Plain English – No legalese, just clear explanations and action items.
💵 Flat Fees – No hourly surprises or hidden costs.
Types of Contracts We Review
Common agreements for tech and startups:
Software
Software Development
Software-as-a-Service
Software License
Service Support
Professional Services
Professional Services Implementation Services
Software Development
Marketing Services
Websites
Terms of Services/Use
Privacy Policy
Website Affiliate
Website Development
Confidentiality
Mutual NDA
Unilateral NDA
Data Processing Agreement
Proprietary Rights
Intellectual Property
Trademark License
Copyright License
IP Assignment
DMCA Notice
Consulting
Business Consulting
Business Coaching
Life Coaching
Online Courses
Employment
Employment Agreement
Execuive Employment Agreement
Stock Option Agreement
Employee Handbook
Contractors
Contractor Agreement
Vendor Services Agreement
Confidentiality Agreement
Contractor Policies
Formation
Founder/Shareholder Agreement
Bylaws/Operating Agreement
Stock Plans
SAFE Agreement
Lead With Your Paper
The Risk of Skipping a Review
A contract can look fine on the surface — until it isn’t.
One missed clause can cost far more than a review. Hidden renewal terms, vague IP ownership, or one-sided liability clauses can stall your growth, hurt fundraising, or lock you into bad deals.
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Hidden Costs – Auto-renewals, penalties, or fee traps buried in the fine print
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Lost IP – Terms that hand your technology or brand rights to someone else
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Deal Breakers – Investors or partners rejecting one-sided or sloppy contracts
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False Confidence – Believing you’re protected when you’re actually exposed
AI + Attorney = Better Together
AI can flag issues, but only an attorney can put them in context.
AI review tools are fast and powerful — we use them too. But AI doesn’t know your business model, your leverage in a deal, or what risks you can live with. That’s where we come in. We combine AI efficiency with attorney judgment, giving you the speed of automation plus the insight of experience.
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AI Efficiency – Flagging common risks and unusual terms in seconds
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Human Judgment – Understanding which issues actually matter to your business
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Context Matters – Tailoring advice to your goals, stage, and industry
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Best of Both – Faster reviews with attorney-backed recommendations you can trust
