Plain-English Breakdown
Understand every clause in your contract before you sign. Each section is translated into plain language and classified so you know exactly what deserves a closer look.
How It Works
Three steps from a dense contract to a document anyone can understand.
Paste Your Contract
Drop in any REI contract — contractor bid, management agreement, 1031 exchange doc, LOI, or general contract.
AI Translates Each Clause
Every section is rewritten in 1–3 plain-English sentences and classified as Standard, Worth Noting, or Unusual.
Review Ratings & TL;DR
Scan the classification badges to find what matters, then read the TL;DR for a 5-bullet summary of the entire document.
Three-Tier Classification System
Every clause gets one of three ratings so you instantly know where to focus your attention.
Boilerplate language — no action needed. These clauses are typical and expected.
Not unusual, but review for your situation. May need attention depending on context.
Atypical clause — read carefully. Non-standard provisions that deserve a closer look.
Demo: $55K Contractor Bid — Clause Analysis
See how the Plain-English Breakdown translates and classifies clauses from a real kitchen and bath renovation contractor bid.
Contractor will demo existing kitchen and master bath, install new cabinets, countertops, tile, plumbing fixtures, and lighting per the attached spec sheet.
You pay in 4 draws: 25% at signing ($13,750), 25% at rough-in, 25% at trim, 25% at final walkthrough.
ANY change — even if the contractor suggests it — requires a signed change order before work begins. Verbal approvals are binding.
Contractor must provide lien waivers from all subcontractors BEFORE each draw payment. No waiver = you can withhold payment.
No penalty for delays caused by material shortages, weather, or “unforeseen conditions” — which is undefined and could cover almost anything.
1-year warranty on workmanship. Does NOT cover materials — those fall under manufacturer warranties only.
All disputes go to binding arbitration in the contractor’s county, not yours. You waive your right to a jury trial.
Contractor carries $1M general liability. You are NOT named as additional insured — if a sub is injured, you may still be liable.
TL;DR Summary
Every Plain-English Breakdown ends with a 5-bullet summary so you can share the key takeaways in 30 seconds.
Demo TL;DR — $55K Kitchen & Bath Contractor Bid
5-bullet summary of the full clause analysis above
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Payment schedule is standard 25/25/25/25 draws totaling $55,000
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Change order clause makes verbal approvals binding — get everything in writing
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No delay penalty once “unforeseen conditions” are invoked — negotiate a cap
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Warranty covers labor only, not materials — verify manufacturer warranties separately
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Arbitration is in the contractor’s county and you waive jury trial — push for your county or mutual agreement
Why Plain-English Translation Matters
Most investors sign contracts they don’t fully understand because the language is deliberately dense.
See What You’re Signing
Dense legal language hides costly provisions in plain sight. A clause-by-clause translation surfaces what a quick skim would miss — like binding verbal approvals, undefined force majeure carve-outs, or one-sided arbitration venues.
Negotiate from Understanding
You cannot negotiate what you do not understand. The three-tier rating system tells you exactly which clauses are standard boilerplate and which ones deserve pushback — so you focus your attorney’s time on what actually moves dollars.
Share with Your Team
Hand the plain-English version to partners, lenders, spouses, or property managers who need to understand the document but will not read 20 pages of legalese. The TL;DR is ideal for quick stakeholder alignment before an attorney call.
Part of the Contract Analyzer Pipeline™
The Plain-English Breakdown is Step 1 of the 5-step pipeline. Run it first, then feed the results into the Risk Scanner, Obligation Map, Negotiation Playbook, and Executive Brief.
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Clause-by-clause translation. Three-tier ratings. TL;DR summary. Know exactly what you’re agreeing to.
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