# Contract and Invoice Literacy Sheet

Use with [Contract and Invoice Literacy - Not Legal Advice](/articles/contract-invoice-literacy-not-legal-advice).

## What this is not

Not legal advice. Not tax advice. Not a determination of enforceability, rights, or dispute strategy. Unresolved items need a lawyer or accountant.

## Clause ledger

| Clause / heading | Exact quote | Plain paraphrase | Ambiguous? | Question for professional / client |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | ☐ | |
| | | | ☐ | |
| | | | ☐ | |
| | | | ☐ | |

## Money, dates, IP, confidentiality, termination (flags)

- [ ] Fees and payment timing noted from exact text
- [ ] Acceptance criteria noted
- [ ] IP / license wording quoted (not interpreted as advice)
- [ ] Confidentiality scope noted
- [ ] Termination / notice noted
- [ ] Liability / indemnity language flagged for counsel if high value

## Invoice field check (vs SOW)

- [ ] Correct legal billing party
- [ ] Line items match SOW
- [ ] Amounts, currency, due terms
- [ ] PO number if required
- [ ] Tax lines completed per accountant guidance - not per chatbot

## Safe prompt reminder

Paraphrase and list questions only. Do not ask what is enforceable, "normal," or how to win a dispute.