4 Ways to Get the Best Results from an AI Contract Generator

If you need to create a killer contract with minimal effort, an AI contract generator can save you time, money, and hassle. However, to get the best results, you must give clear directions, use the right prompts, review all outputs, and consider other factors. Only then will you have a contract that works for you.

Here are four tips for getting the most out of an AI contract generator:

1. Define your contract and goals

Before you even start with an AI contract generator, have a clear understanding of what you want to achieve with your document.

For example, if you’re creating a lease agreement, your goals may be to ensure rent is paid regularly and as expected and that your property and any fixtures or furniture are kept in good condition. By defining these goals up front, you’re then able to decide what should be in your contract — such as a clearly defined rent due date and a clause prohibiting pets.

Knowing your objective can help you create a contract that does what you need it to do.

Being clear about your objectives will help you ensure what information you need to put in your contract, such as key dates, parties involved, and essential clauses. This will make it easier to create the right prompts and know when the contract is complete and ready to be used. The more specific you are, the less likely a generator will provide vague or generic outputs.

2. Master the art of prompt writing

An AI contract generator is only as good as the information you feed it. In other words, the better your prompts, the better the results will be. Well-crafted prompts can lead to more accurate and relevant AI content.

Prompt engineering is the process of writing and optimizing prompts to get higher-quality outputs. This involves crafting detailed instructions that the AI model understands.

Here's an example of a pretty bad prompt:

"Create a contract for my business."

As you can see, this instruction seriously lacks context. In fact, it doesn't even specify what type of contract the generator should create. There's no information about contract terms, parties, dates, or anything else.

This is a much stronger prompt:

"Create an employment contract for an executive pastry chef for my cake-making business, Cake It Easy. The chef will work 30 hours a week at $50 an hour starting on June 1, 2025. Include clauses about paid time off (4 weeks a year), termination terms (4 weeks notice), and job responsibilities (use standard job responsibilities for a pastry chef)."

It includes enough information for a first draft of a contract, which you can then refine further.

3. Review the generator's output

Even with clear and detailed instructions, an AI contract generator may not get it completely right the first time. So, always review its output and make sure everything is accurate and legally sound. Here are some things to check:

• Names, addresses, and other information are correct
• Clauses, duties, and responsibilities are clearly defined
• The language used is easy to understand
• The contract complies with the laws or regulations of your country, state, or industry.

Ultimately, it's your responsibility to make sure your contract includes the right information. You'll also want to ensure your AI-generated contract delivers on your original goal.

If you're creating a complex contract, you may want to get an attorney to review it.

4. Build on an existing contract

You might already have a contract that's in pretty good shape but needs a few adjustments. If this is the case, an AI contract editor can help you add new clauses, terms, and other information without starting from scratch.

Better still, if the document is in a static format (like a PDF), it can transform it into a dynamic document that’s far easier to edit.

Some of the benefits of editing an existing contract include:

• Keep existing clauses and terminology you like while adding new information you need.
• Improve consistency across all your contracts.
• Make sure contracts comply with current laws and regulations.
• Refine language, improve clarity, and make updates without creating a new contract from scratch.

AgreementGen by Lumin: Designed for optimal contract creation

Not all AI contract generators are the same. You need a tool with user-friendly features that make the contract creation process less of a chore.

Lumin's AgreementGen creates professional contracts, agreements, and other legal documents based on your prompts. Tell it what to include, and the AI contract generator does all the hard work for you. It also integrates with Lumin Sign to close deals faster, turning your completed contracts into signable documents.

Even if you haven't created a contract before, AgreementGen makes everything easy.

Learn more about AI contract generation:

• What is an AI contract generator? A complete guide
• Why AI contract generators are a game changer for small businesses
• How to slash contract creation time and costs with AI