Can AI write a contract for my clients?
Nah. A contract that misses a clause or doesn't fit your state's law can cost you far more than a lawyer or a reputable template. Use AI to organize your terms, then use a vetted template or a lawyer.
01Why nah
- Contracts depend on local law, and AI can get it confidently wrong.
- Missing terms (payment, ownership, cancellations) cause the most disputes.
- Vetted templates exist for most freelance and service work.
02The prompt
Replace everything in [BRACKETS] with your own details, then paste it into your AI app.
Help me prepare the terms for a client contract. Do NOT write the contract itself. My business: [WHAT I DO] Typical project: [SCOPE, TIMELINE, PRICE] Things that have gone wrong before: [e.g. late payment, endless revisions] Give me: 1. A checklist of terms to decide: scope, deliverables, revisions, payment schedule, late payment, ownership of work, cancellation, confidentiality. 2. For each, the questions I need to answer. 3. Questions to ask a lawyer or when choosing a template.
03Steps
- Use the checklist to decide your terms.
- Start from a vetted template for your field or have a lawyer draft it.
- Have a lawyer review anything high-value.
04What can go wrong
- An unenforceable clause can leave you unprotected.
- Laws differ by state and country.
05What to use
Use AI to organize your terms. Use a vetted template or a lawyer for the contract.
06Our test run
ClaudeSep 28, 2026Passed
Sample input we used: Freelance wedding photographer; late payments and raw-file requests in the past.
- Did not write contract language
- Covered every term to decide
- Sent legal questions to a lawyer
What came back (excerpt):
How should I word the retainer so it's enforceable?
Writing the contract itself stays Nah.
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