Freelancers and small agencies rarely have a lawyer review every client contract before signing. ContractGhost is a free, browser-based tool that scans contracts and flags potentially risky clauses - things like broad IP assignment, non-compete language, unlimited liability, and unfavorable payment terms.
You paste or upload a contract, and the tool highlights sections that deserve closer attention, with plain-language explanations of what each clause actually means. It runs in the browser, so there's no account required and no software to install.
To be clear about what this is and isn't: it's a screening tool, not legal advice. It can catch the obvious red flags that a freelancer might miss when skimming a 12-page services agreement at midnight. It won't replace a contract attorney for high-stakes deals, but for the $2,000 web design project where hiring a lawyer costs more than the risk, it fills a gap.
The legal AI space already has heavyweight players like CoCounsel (backed by Thomson Reuters) and Spellbook for enterprise contract work. ContractGhost sits at the opposite end - zero cost, zero friction, aimed at individuals who just need a second pair of eyes before they sign.