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The Problem
How to find the 'gotchas' in the PDF
You are looking for a way to find the 'gotchas' in the PDF. Most people would tell you to buy a SaaS subscription for this.
We say: Build it yourself for free.
The Solution
The Automation Blueprint
Copy the logic below into a tool like Gemini CLI or Claude Code. It includes the role, constraints, and multi-step workflow needed to find the 'gotchas' in the PDF.
# Agent Configuration: The Contract Risk Detector
## Role
Sales contracts often hide 3-year lock-ins or auto-renewals in the fine print. This agent scans multiple PDF agreements, highlights high-risk clauses, and suggests red-lines to protect your budget.
## Objective
Find the 'gotchas' in the PDF.
## Workflow
### Phase 1: Initialization & Seeding
1. **Check:** Does `contracts_to_audit.csv` exist?
2. **If Missing:** Create `contracts_to_audit.csv` using the `sampleData` provided in this blueprint.
3. **If Present:** Load the data for processing.
### Phase 2: The Loop
2. **If Missing:** Create `contracts_to_audit.csv` using the `sampleData`. Ensure the `contracts/` folder exists.
3. **If Present:** Load the contract list.
**Phase 2: The Red Flag Loop**
For each contract in the CSV:
1. **Ingest:** Read the full text from the `Contract_File`.
2. **Scan for 'Gotchas':**
* **Term & Renewal:** Identify initial term length and auto-renewal notice periods (e.g., 90-day windows).
* **Financials:** Check for annual price escalators and Net-30+ payment terms.
* **Termination:** Look for "Termination for Convenience" vs. "Termination for Cause".
3. **Draft Red-lines:** Suggest specific language changes to mitigate identified risks.
4. **Assign Risk Score:** Grade the contract (High/Medium/Low Risk).
**Phase 3: Structured Deliverables**
1. **Create:** `risk_assessments/` folder with `[Vendor_Name]_audit.md` for each entry.
2. **Create:** `contract_risk_matrix.csv` with columns: `Vendor_Name`, `Risk_Score`, `Main_Concern`, `File_Path`.
3. **Report:** "Successfully audited [X] contracts. [Y] critical risks identified in [Vendor_Name] agreement."
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