Understanding AI Analysis Results
Learn how to interpret DealView's AI analysis output, including extracted data, risk scores, and recommendations.
When DealView analyzes a contract, it extracts dozens of data points. Here's how to understand and use the results.
Analysis Overview
After processing, each contract shows an Analysis tab with:
- Key Information - Parties, dates, value, type
- Risk Assessment - Overall score and flagged issues
- Extracted Terms - Detailed clause analysis
- Obligations - Commitments and deadlines
- Timeline - Important dates visualized
Key Information Panel
The top section summarizes critical details:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Contract Type | NDA, MSA, SOW, Lease, etc. |
| Parties | Companies and individuals involved |
| Effective Date | When the contract becomes active |
| Expiration Date | When it ends (if specified) |
| Total Value | Financial terms extracted |
| Status | Active, Pending, Expiring Soon, Expired |
Click the edit icon next to any field to correct AI extraction errors. Your edits are saved and improve future accuracy.
Risk Assessment
DealView analyzes 25+ risk factors and provides:
Overall Risk Score
A 0-100 score indicating contract risk level:
- 0-30 (Green) - Low risk, standard terms
- 31-60 (Yellow) - Moderate risk, review recommended
- 61-100 (Red) - High risk, attention required
Risk Categories
Individual scores for:
- Financial Risk - Payment terms, penalties, liability caps
- Legal Risk - Jurisdiction, dispute resolution, indemnification
- Operational Risk - Performance obligations, SLAs, deadlines
- Compliance Risk - Regulatory requirements, data handling
Flagged Issues
Specific concerns identified, such as:
- Unlimited liability clauses
- Missing data protection provisions
- Unusual termination terms
- One-sided indemnification
Risk scores are AI-generated guidance, not legal advice. Always consult qualified legal counsel for important decisions.
Extracted Terms
Detailed extraction organized by category:
Dates
- Effective date
- Expiration date
- Renewal date
- Notice periods
- Key milestones
Financial Terms
- Total contract value
- Payment schedule
- Late payment penalties
- Price escalation clauses
- Termination fees
Parties
- Party names and roles (Customer, Vendor, etc.)
- Signing authorities
- Contact information
- Affiliates and subsidiaries
Key Clauses
- Renewal provisions (auto-renewal, notice required)
- Termination rights
- Liability limitations
- Indemnification terms
- Confidentiality obligations
- IP ownership
Obligations Tracker
The AI extracts actionable obligations:
- What - The specific commitment
- Who - Responsible party
- When - Due date or deadline
- Status - Pending, Complete, Overdue
Set reminders for important obligations directly from the analysis.
Confidence Indicators
Some extractions show confidence levels:
- High Confidence - Clear, unambiguous text
- Medium Confidence - Inferred from context
- Low Confidence - Uncertain, needs review
Low confidence extractions are highlighted for manual review. Click to see the source text.
Viewing Source Text
For any extracted field, click View Source to see:
- The exact text in the contract
- Page and paragraph location
- Context around the extraction
This helps verify accuracy and understand AI reasoning.
Common Questions
Why is a field empty? The contract may not contain that information, or the AI couldn't extract it confidently.
Can I trust the risk score? Risk scores are directional guidance. High-value or complex contracts should always receive human review.
How do I report extraction errors? Click the feedback button on any extraction to report issues. This helps improve AI accuracy.