Obligations and standards
We look at what each party must do, when it is due, and how the document defines acceptable performance or delivery.
Agreement review in Ireland
Agreement Review and Contract Checking Before You Sign
Arc Accord Co. reviews contracts you have been given and explains what the terms commit you to, where the wording is unclear, and which points may be worth raising before you sign.
Find the problem clause before signature.
What we check
What a Contract Review Covers
The wording matters most where it sets work, money, risk or exit conditions. A contract terms review gives those points a clear, practical read.
Small details can change the deal.
Price and payment
We check fees, invoice timing, payment windows, disputed invoices, late-payment wording and how changes to price are handled.
Risk allocation
We review liability limits, indemnities, insurance duties and exclusions to show where the contract places financial risk.
Exit and renewal
We check notice periods, termination rights, automatic renewal and the obligations that continue after the agreement ends.
Practical issue identification
Finding the Clauses That Actually Matter
A contract review separates points that may affect your decision from routine wording. Each concern is explained in terms of what it could mean in practice.
Clarity helps you prioritise.
Unclear responsibility or timing
We point out duties that lack a clear deadline, depend on another party's decision, or leave the required standard open to interpretation.
One-sided payment terms
We identify payment conditions that may give one party broad control over approval, deductions, invoicing or changes to the agreed fee.
Uneven termination rights
We explain where one party can end the agreement more easily, or where notice and renewal rules could keep you committed longer than expected.
A missing term or internal conflict
If the document is silent on a point that appears central to the arrangement, or two clauses appear to pull in different directions, we flag the gap or inconsistency.
Clause-by-clause focus
Payment, Liability, Termination, Confidentiality, IP and Restrictive Covenants
Open a topic to see the questions a review may raise. The precise focus depends on the document and what you need to decide.
The wording sets the boundaries.
We check invoice cycles, payment windows, late-payment interest, disputed invoice procedures and any right to withhold or change payment.
We explain how liability is capped or excluded, what losses are covered, and whether indemnity wording could place a wide obligation on you.
We review notice requirements, rights to end the agreement, renewal mechanics and the practical consequences of leaving early.
We look at what information is protected, who may receive it, how long duties last and whether exceptions are clearly described.
We check who owns work created under the agreement, what rights are licensed, and whether those rights continue after the relationship ends.
We identify restrictions on work, clients or business activity after termination and explain their stated duration and scope.
Your review summary
What You Receive After the Review
You receive a written summary arranged by clause area, with the key terms explained in plain English. Points worth raising are separated from wording that is simply standard or low priority.
Clear notes. Actionable next steps.
The summary also flags wording that is unclear or inconsistent within the document. If a question calls for regulated legal advice, the scope note will make that clear.
Example summary structure
Priority pointsTerms to consider raising before you sign, with a short reason for each.
Clause notesPlain-English explanation of the relevant wording and its effect.
Questions and gapsUnclear language, conflicting terms or important points the document leaves open.
Scope noteA clear outline of the review completed and any limits to that work.
Who we help
Who Asks Us to Check a Contract
A larger organisation may have prepared the document. You can still take time to understand the terms before agreeing to them.
A careful second read matters.
Businesses
For customer, supplier or platform contracts supplied by a larger counterparty, with terms that affect payment, delivery or risk.
Explore business contractsSole traders and consultants
For a first client agreement or new service contract with unfamiliar obligations, ownership wording or restrictions.
Discuss a contractIndividuals
For a personal contract, co-ownership arrangement or private loan document where the commitments need careful reading.
Ask about a personal reviewEmployers and senior employees
For restrictive covenant wording and other contract terms that may affect work after employment ends.
Talk through the terms
A clear process
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How the Review Process Runs
You share the document and the concern. The review is scoped before work begins, so the focus and expected timeline are clear.
Four straightforward steps.
Send the contract
Share the document and a short note about the terms or decision that concern you.
Confirm the scope
We confirm the document, review focus and expected timeline before proceeding.
Receive the written review
The summary sets out the clause findings, practical effects and points you may wish to raise.
Talk through the points
Arrange a short follow-up conversation to discuss the findings and next questions.
Review support explains and organises the terms in the document. It is not a substitute for regulated legal advice, representation or a solicitor's opinion on your legal position. We will identify when a matter may need that separate advice.
Before you sign
Get Your Contract Checked Before You Sign
Send the document with a short note about what you are unsure of. Arc Accord Co. will confirm the review scope and next steps.
Documents are handled confidentially as part of the agreed review work. Contract review is document preparation support and does not replace regulated legal advice where that is required.