Contract Review & Drafting

Zābo Law — Flat-fee contract services for Ontario service businesses

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Before you agree, know what you are actually signing.

Before you agree, know what you are actually signing.
I’ll review your contract, flag the risks, and give you a clear plan to negotiate, accept, or walk away.

  • Understand your obligations in plain English

  • Catch one-sided terms before they bite you

  • Leave with practical edits and negotiation points

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What You Get

In Zābo Law’s Contract Review + Redline Package: One contract, reviewed with your business reality in mind, so you can move forward with clarity.

  • Review of one existing contract (sent to you or drafted already)

  • Identification of red flags, missing protections, and unclear language

  • Plain-language explanation of what the contract means for you

  • Practical suggestions for changes (clauses to add, remove, or revise)

  • Negotiation points you can use confidently

  • Written summary you can reference later

  • One Q&A round included (within a defined window)

  • Optional light mark-up of the document (if the format allows)

Add-Ons

  • Second contract in the same deal (ex: SOW + master agreement)

  • A second round of revisions after negotiation

  • Full redraft (quoted separately)

Is The Contract Review + Redline Package For You?

The Contract Package is for small business owners, online service providers, and creators who have contracts in front of you and your gut is taping you on the shoulder.

Maybe it’s a client agreement, brand deal, influencer contract, collaboration, licensing deal, contractor agreement, vendor terms, or a lease. You do not want to be “difficult,” but you also do not want to sign something that quietly locks you into bad terms for months or years.

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How Your Contract Package Will Look

  • 1. Intake

    Purchase the flat-fee review and complete the intake form.

  • 2. Upload contracts


    Upload the contract and any key context (emails, deal terms, deadlines).

  • 3. We Review your Documents


    We review and flag risks, leverage points, and missing terms

  • 4. Review suggested changes


    You get a written summary plus suggested changes and negotiation points.

  • 5. Q & A

    You ask your included questions and decide your next move.

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What Your Business Looks Like After the Contract package

You stop reading the same paragraph ten times and hoping it means what you want it to mean.

You know what you are committing to, what is negotiable, and what needs to change to protect you. You can sign, negotiate, or walk away with a clean conscience and a clear reason.

And you keep your business relationships healthier, because you handle the contract early, not after something goes wrong.

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Timeline And Flat Fee Pricing

Timeline

Most contract reviews are completed in 3–7 business days after we receive the contract and your intake.

Rush options may be available if you are on a tight deadline.

Pricing

Flat-fee from $395 + HST (no government fees).


Anything outside the package is quoted clearly and approved by you in advance.

You receive a clear written quote before we begin, and anything outside the package is priced and approved by you in advance.

Common Questions About Contract Review + Redline

  • Most common business contracts, including client/service agreements, influencer and brand deals, collaborations, contractor agreements, vendor agreements, and licensing terms. If it’s highly specialized, we’ll tell you upfront if it’s outside scope.

  • This service does not include unlimited negotiation support, multiple rounds of revisions, attending calls with the other party, or litigation. Those can be added or quoted separately if needed.

  • Usually, no. The goal is to review what exists, explain the risks, and give targeted improvements and negotiation points. If a full rewrite is the smartest move, you’ll get that recommendation and a separate quote.

  • Templates can be a starting point, but they often miss deal-specific risks and local legal requirements. The problem is not that templates exist. The problem is signing something that does not match your reality, then discovering the gap when it costs you money.

  • Accountants are excellent at what they do, but contracts are legal risk documents. A contract can create obligations, liability, and dispute rules that have nothing to do with accounting. This review is about legal and business risk, not just “does it look standard.”

  • We can advise you on risks, leverage, and options, and help you understand consequences. The decision is yours, but you’ll be deciding with the lights on.

  • Tell us your deadline in the intake. If we can support a rush review, we’ll confirm timeline and any rush fee before you commit.

  • No. The information on this page is general and for education only. We only provide legal advice once we have met with you, confirmed we are the right fit, and signed a written retainer agreement. That protects both you and us and ensures you are getting advice tailored to your situation.