clause-library

Provides market reference positions and fallback ladders for twelve commercial contract clause families.

72|19|Updated Jun 6, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/sure-scale/doc-haus --skill clause-library-sure-scale
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Skill: clause-library
Source: https://github.com/sure-scale/doc-haus/tree/main/dochaus/skill/clause-library
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sure-scale/doc-haus --skill clause-library-sure-scale

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve? Contract reviewers often lack a consistent benchmark for judging whether a clause is balanced or one-sided, and struggle to propose defensible alternative positions during negotiation. This Skill supplies structured market reference points so every clause judgment is grounded in a documented standard. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Twelve Clause Family References: Covers liability, indemnification, termination, payment, intellectual property, confidentiality, warranties, limitation of remedies, assignment, governing law, force majeure, and data protection. - Balanced Positions and One-Sided Variants: Each reference file documents the balanced market position plus the common one-sided variants seen from each side of the deal. - Fallback Ladders: Every family includes an ordered ladder from the preferred position down to the last acceptable rung, with an escalation threshold below it. - Use Case: When reviewing a vendor agreement whose liability cap is set at one month's fees with no data-breach super-cap, use this Skill to identify which one-sided variant the clause matches and locate the nearest acceptable rung on the liability fallback ladder. ## Quick Start Use the clause-library skill to assess whether the limitation of liability clause in this agreement is market standard and propose a fallback position.

Frequently Asked Questions about clause-library

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I tell if a contract clause is one-sided or market standard?

Compare the clause against the balanced position in the relevant clause family reference file. Each file lists the common one-sided variants seen from each side, so you can identify which variant the clause matches and flag it with a citation.

What clause families does this contract review library cover?

It covers twelve families: liability, indemnification, termination, payment, intellectual property, confidentiality, warranties, limitation of remedies, assignment, governing law, force majeure, and data protection. Each family has its own reference file.

What is a fallback ladder in contract negotiation?

A fallback ladder is an ordered list of positions from the preferred outcome down to the last acceptable rung. Each family file includes one, and positions below the final rung should be escalated rather than conceded.

Can I use the example clause language as approved replacement text?

No. The fenced example blocks are illustrative market language for comparison only, not firm-approved text. Approved replacement language lives in the matter's playbook, and jurisdiction-sensitive points must be verified against the matter's jurisdiction pack.

Does this library account for jurisdiction-specific contract rules?

The positions are US commercial-market reference points, not legal standards. Jurisdiction-sensitive judgments such as restrictive covenants, warranty disclaimers, liquidated damages, and data transfers must be qualified against the matter's jurisdiction pack.