[Verse 1] That standard clause looks innocent enough Copy and paste from last year's deal But hidden in those friendly words Are landmines that are all too real The client trusts your template code "We've used this language before" But context changed the meaning now What seemed safe opens up a door [Chorus] Check twice, sign once, that's the golden rule Hidden costs in standard words can make you look the fool Every comma, every term, every phrase you thought was clear Check twice, sign once, liability is always near Standard doesn't mean it's safe Standard doesn't mean it's right Check twice, sign once before you sign tonight [Verse 2] Due diligence starts with questioning Every boilerplate line you see "Who bears the risk if systems fail?" "What happens in emergency?" Map out scenarios one by one Test clauses against real-world pain That indemnity that looked so clean Might cost you millions in the rain [Chorus] Check twice, sign once, that's the golden rule Hidden costs in standard words can make you look the fool Every comma, every term, every phrase you thought was clear Check twice, sign once, liability is always near Standard doesn't mean it's safe Standard doesn't mean it's right Check twice, sign once before you sign tonight [Bridge] Cross-reference with your company goals Does this clause conflict with corporate policy? Run it through your legal review Check for regulatory hostility Industry standards keep evolving What worked then might fail today Your template needs fresh eyes each time Don't let assumptions lead you astray [Verse 3] Version control your contract terms Track every change and who approved Document why you chose each clause Show how risks were analyzed and proved Create a checklist for your team Red flags that should stop the flow When boilerplate feels too easy That's exactly when you need to slow [Final Chorus] Check twice, sign once, that's the golden rule Hidden costs in standard words can make you look the fool Every comma, every term, every phrase you thought was clear Check twice, sign once, liability is always near Standard doesn't mean it's safe Standard doesn't guarantee Check twice, sign once, protect your company [Outro] In legal tech the stakes are high Your templates hold the power Check twice, sign once, every time Save millions in that crucial hour
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