What Is a Contract Fairness Score? How AI Rates Your Contract

When you upload a contract to ShieldSign, you get a Fairness Score from 0 to 100. But what does that number actually mean, and how is it calculated?

How the Score Works

The Fairness Score measures how balanced a contract is between both parties. A score of 100 means the contract is perfectly fair and standard. A score below 50 means there are significant issues that could cost you money or rights.

The AI evaluates five key areas:

• Payment terms — Are the payment timelines reasonable? Is there a deposit? What happens with late payments?
• Intellectual property — Who owns the work? When does ownership transfer? Are the rights appropriate?
• Liability and risk — Is liability capped? Is indemnification mutual? Are consequential damages excluded?
• Scope and deliverables — Are deliverables specific? Is there a revision limit? How are scope changes handled?
• Termination — Can both parties terminate? What notice is required? What happens to completed work?

What Different Scores Mean

Beyond the Score: Red Flags and Counter-Language

The Fairness Score is just the starting point. ShieldSign also identifies every specific red flag in your contract, explains each one in plain English, and provides professional counter-language you can send back to the other party. Think of it as having a contract expert review your agreement in seconds rather than days.

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