📊 Contract Complexity Scorer

Answer 10 quick questions and get an instant score — plus a recommendation on whether you need a lawyer or if a free template will work.

🎬 Tool Demo — How It Works
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Describe contract
Select contract type and answer 10 quick yes/no questions about its contents.
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Risk factors
Questions cover liability caps, indemnification, IP ownership, and jurisdiction.
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Get score
Receive an instant 0–100 complexity score with specific risk flags.
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Action plan
Know whether to sign as-is, request redlines, or get an attorney involved.
What you're seeing: Answer 10 focused questions about your contract — covering liability caps, indemnification clauses, IP rights, and dispute resolution terms. Each answer contributes to an instant 0–100 complexity score. Scores under 40 are generally safe to sign; above 70 warrants attorney review. You receive specific risk flags explaining each concern and a clear recommendation on next steps.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a contract complexity score mean?+

The complexity score (0–100) reflects how many high-risk provisions your contract contains. A score of 0–20 indicates a simple, low-risk agreement suitable for templates. A score of 21–50 suggests moderate complexity where a brief lawyer review is advisable. Scores above 50 indicate significant complexity requiring professional legal drafting. Scores above 80 are high-risk contracts that should not be signed without attorney review.

What score means my contract needs an attorney?+

Contracts scoring above 50 warrant at least a one-hour attorney review ($150–$400). Contracts scoring above 80 should be professionally drafted or heavily revised by a business attorney. Even moderate-complexity contracts (21–50) benefit from a targeted review of flagged clauses — particularly IP ownership, liability caps, and non-compete provisions.

How is the complexity score calculated?+

The score is based on 10 weighted questions covering the most legally significant contract provisions: number of parties, intellectual property, cross-border terms, financial exposure, ongoing obligations, liability limitations, employment classification, restrictive covenants, regulatory compliance, and physical assets. Each "yes" answer adds to the score based on the relative legal risk that provision type carries.

What are the most common high-complexity contract clauses?+

The clauses that most often drive high complexity scores are: intellectual property ownership and assignment (especially in software and creative work), non-compete and non-solicitation provisions (enforceability varies dramatically by state), indemnification and limitation of liability clauses, HIPAA/GDPR/CCPA compliance requirements, and cross-border governing law provisions. These are also the clauses most likely to be contested in disputes.

Is this a substitute for legal advice?+

No. The Contract Complexity Scorer is an educational tool that helps you understand the risk profile of your contract and whether professional legal review is warranted. It does not constitute legal advice and cannot identify all risks in a specific agreement. For any contract involving significant money, intellectual property, employment terms, or regulatory obligations, consult a licensed business attorney in your state.