In practice, entrepreneurs and start-ups are often faced with the challenge of checking the legal viability of individual contractual clauses. ITMediaLaw has developed an innovative AI tool to provide initial guidance here.

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1. How the clause check works

2. Possibilities and limits

3. Practical benefits for entrepreneurs and start-ups

4. Conclusion: Useful tool, no substitute for legal advice

4.1. Author: Marian Härtel

Key Facts

ITMediaLaw has developed an innovative AI tool for analyzing contract clauses.
The clause check enables a quick assessment in the areas of IT law, media law and company law.
It does not replace comprehensive legal advice and does not take into account the overall context of a contract.
Particularly useful for checking standard clauses and detecting potential weaknesses.
The clause check provides initial guidance when drafting contracts.
Contracts still require sound legal expertise and experience.
The tool is intended to supplement, not replace, legal advice.

How the clause check works

The new feature enables a quick analysis of individual contractual clauses from the areas of IT law, media law, company law, copyright law and start-up law. It is extremely easy to use:

1. enter the clause to be checked
2. Select the area of law
3. Receive an AI-generated assessment

Possibilities and limits

The clause check provides an initial assessment of the wording and possible legal pitfalls. For example, it can point out obvious contradictions or unclear formulations.

However, it is important to understand the limitations of this tool:

– It does not replace comprehensive legal advice
– The analysis is isolated and does not take into account the overall context of a contract
– Complex legal issues still require legal expertise

Practical benefits for entrepreneurs and start-ups

The clause check is particularly suitable for:

– Initial guidance for drafting contracts
– Reviewing standard clauses
– Identifying potential weaknesses in existing contract passages

Conclusion: Useful tool, no substitute for legal advice

The new AI feature on ITMediaLaw is a practical tool for an initial legal assessment of individual contractual clauses. It can help entrepreneurs and start-ups to identify potential problems at an early stage and obtain targeted legal support.

However, it should be noted: Contracts are complex legal constructs whose effectiveness and enforceability depend on many factors. Drawing up legally compliant, tailor-made contracts still requires sound legal expertise and experience.

The clause check should therefore be seen as a supplementary tool, not as a substitute for comprehensive legal advice. The expertise of a specialized lawyer remains essential for the creation of complete, legally compliant contracts that meet the individual requirements of the respective business model.

So feel free to use the clause check for an initial orientation – but remember: for really watertight contracts, there is no way around professional legal support. And of course I am always happy to help you with this!

Author: Marian Härtel

Marian Härtel ist Rechtsanwalt und Fachanwalt für IT-Recht mit einer über 25-jährigen Erfahrung als Unternehmer und Berater in den Bereichen Games, E-Sport, Blockchain, SaaS und Künstliche Intelligenz. Seine Beratungsschwerpunkte umfassen neben dem IT-Recht insbesondere das Urheberrecht, Medienrecht sowie Wettbewerbsrecht. Er betreut schwerpunktmäßig Start-ups, Agenturen und Influencer, die er in strategischen Fragen, komplexen Vertragsangelegenheiten sowie bei Investitionsprojekten begleitet. Dabei zeichnet sich seine Beratung durch einen interdisziplinären Ansatz aus, der juristische Expertise und langjährige unternehmerische Erfahrung miteinander verbindet. Ziel seiner Tätigkeit ist stets, Mandanten praxisorientierte Lösungen anzubieten und rechtlich fundierte Unterstützung bei der Umsetzung innovativer Geschäftsmodelle zu gewährleisten.