Asymmetry
If only one side has a right (to terminate, to assign, to amend), that's the first red flag. Negotiate for mutual obligations.
Vague triggers
'As reasonably requested,' 'in the company's sole discretion,' 'related deliverables.' These phrases turn defined obligations into open-ended ones.
Uncapped exposure
No cap on indemnity, no cap on damages, no cap on rent renewal. The absence of a number is itself a problem.
Hidden timelines
Auto-renewal notice windows, dispute deadlines, termination notice — if you miss them, you lose the right.
Forfeiture clauses
Lose your deposit, your equity, or your earned bonus on the wrong move. Push for explicit carve-outs.
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