Many people sign contracts thinking it’s “just paperwork”. A formality that reflects what’s already been agreed verbally or by email. But the truth is, what’s written down — and signed — matters far more than you might think. And sometimes, those words can cost you dearly.

The law doesn’t care about good intentions. It cares about what’s in the contract. If your agreement contains unclear, unfair, or even harsh terms, you might find yourself bound to something you never expected — or understood.

I’ve seen dozens of real cases where people signed documents they barely read, and certainly didn’t fully understand. What looked like a standard agreement turned out to include: personal guarantees with unlimited liability, contractual penalties worth hundreds of thousands, one-sided termination clauses, or total cost-shifting without compensation.

The red flags? Missing deadlines, missing consequences, missing balance. A contract that only protects the other side isn’t a contract – it’s a trap.

So if you’re unsure about what you’re signing, don’t risk it. Send it to me. I’ll review it and let you know if there’s anything that could harm you. Sometimes a single sentence can be the difference between peace of mind and a legal disaster.

Let the contract carry the risk – not you.