了解您的合同 — Understanding Contracts in Chinese
Over 3.5 million Chinese-speaking people live in the United States. Every day, Chinese speakers across San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Houston sign contracts written in English — leases, job offers, car financing agreements, insurance policies — often without fully understanding every clause. Language should never be a barrier to knowing what you're signing.
ClauseBoard Speaks Chinese
ClauseBoard automatically detects when a contract is written in Chinese and provides a bilingual analysis. Every clause is explained in both English and Chinese, side by side. Whether your contract is written in Chinese or English, ClauseBoard breaks it down in plain language you can understand.
How It Works
- Upload your contract — PDF, paste text, or take a photo of a paper document
- AI detects the language — Chinese contracts are analyzed with jurisdiction-aware rules
- Get bilingual results — Every clause explained in both English and 中文, with red, yellow, and green risk flags
- Actionable guidance — Financial impact estimates, enforceability assessments, and negotiation scripts in both languages
Contract Types We Analyze for Chinese Speakers
ClauseBoard supports every type of contract Chinese speakers commonly encounter in the US, including real estate purchases, business partnership agreements, NDAs, commercial leases, employment contracts.
Each contract type has specific rules and red flags. An employment contract is analyzed differently from a lease. A car financing agreement triggers different checks than an insurance policy. ClauseBoard applies the right rules to the right contract type automatically.
Financial Impact in Real Numbers
ClauseBoard doesn't just tell you a clause is risky — it tells you exactly how much it could cost you. A non-compete clause doesn't just get a red flag. It gets a dollar estimate: "24-month non-compete could cost $330,000 in lost income." A punitive late fee gets calculated: "$500/day late fee could cost $15,000/month." These numbers help you understand the real stakes before you sign.
Enforceability Assessment
Not all contract clauses are enforceable. A non-compete in California is generally unenforceable by law. A security deposit exceeding state limits is illegal. ClauseBoard identifies clauses that are likely unenforceable and cites the specific law — so you know which red flags are real threats and which are paper tigers.
Chinese Speakers and US Contract Law
While no federal law mandates Chinese-language contracts, California Civil Code §1632 covers contracts negotiated in certain languages. Many Chinese-speaking communities have access to bilingual legal services, but contract analysis tools in Chinese remain extremely rare.
Contract Health Score
Every analysis includes a Contract Health Score — a single number from 0-100 that summarizes your contract's overall risk level. Think of it like a credit score for your contract. Scores above 85 indicate low risk. Scores below 55 indicate significant concerns. The score considers the severity of each flagged clause, missing expected protections, and structural issues.
Preguntas Frecuentes — FAQ
Can I upload a contract written in Chinese?
Yes. ClauseBoard automatically detects Chinese and provides analysis in both English and 中文. The original text is preserved alongside plain-language explanations.
How much does it cost?
Your first analysis is free — no credit card required. After that, a single contract analysis is $9.99. Compare that to $300+ for an attorney consultation.
Is this legal advice?
No. ClauseBoard provides informational analysis only. For legal advice specific to your situation, consult a licensed attorney. ClauseBoard helps you understand what your contract says, but cannot tell you what to do.
What if my contract has both English and Chinese sections?
ClauseBoard handles bilingual contracts. Both language sections are analyzed and explained in plain language.
ClauseBoard.ai — Your contract, in plain English. Your contract, in plain English. 您的合同，用简单的中文解释。