How to check a document before you sign it
A practical pre-signature checklist: parties, dates, exhibits, cross references, defined terms, and risky language—plus how an AI-assisted Proof Report can help triage without replacing counsel or legal advice.
Last updated 2026-05-14
Pre-signature
Three checks before you sign
Identity
Who the document binds—parties, roles, signatures.Commitment
What you are agreeing to—obligations and economics.Consistency
The file matches what you think it says end-to-end.
Checklist
Pre-signature checklist
- Party names and roles match signatures, exhibits, and defined terms.
- Dates, term lengths, renewal mechanics, and notice addresses are coherent.
- Money tables, caps, and units match narrative obligations.
- Cross references resolve; exhibits are attached and labeled.
- Ambiguous words (“reasonable,” “material,” “ promptly”) are intentional—or revised.
How Recensa helps
Without overstating
A Document Check can surface candidate issues and inconsistencies quickly—especially across long files—then package them into a Proof Report for your disposition. It does not tell you whether signing is “safe” or legally correct; that remains counsel and business judgment.
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