KI Contracting & Clause Suite

Modular fixed-price consulting for the development and integration of AI-specific contractual clauses in B2B SaaS, platform, and procurement agreements.

Our AI Contracting & Clause Suite helps organizations address the use and deployment of artificial intelligence in a legally compliant and commercially viable way within their contractual frameworks. We develop tailored AI-specific contract clauses and integrate them into existing agreements, taking into account regulatory requirements, liability risks, and data-related considerations in the European market.

Modul 1

AI Clause Module for SaaS and Cloud Agreements (B2B)

Integration of AI-specific contractual clauses into SaaS and cloud agreements where AI functionalities are used or provided.

Objective

To ensure that AI functionalities are addressed in a legally compliant and commercially viable manner in SaaS and cloud agreements, taking into account regulatory requirements and liability risks.

Scope of Services

  • Review of existing SaaS and cloud agreements
  • Identification of AI-related risk areas (e.g., generative AI, model training, output-related risks)
  • Development of modular AI clause templates, including:
    • Description of AI functionalities and services
    • Distinction between deterministic and probabilistic systems
    • Use of training data and customer data
    • Transparency and disclosure obligations
    • Allocation of liability for inaccurate or harmful outputs
    • Intellectual property rights relating to models, data, and outputs
    • Compliance with the AI Act
    • Audit and information rights
  • Integration of AI clauses into existing contract structures
  • Annotated redline version with explanations and recommendations

Format

  • Contract review and analysis
  • Development of modular AI clause templates
  • Integrated redline version of the agreement
  • Optional results and alignment call

Deliverables

  • Legally compliant SaaS and cloud agreements incorporating AI-specific provisions
  • Reusable modular AI clause templates
  • Clear allocation of risks, rights, and responsibilities relating to AI use

Scope Limitations

  • Limited to B2B business models
  • Does not include technical conformity assessments or certification reviews under the AI Act
  • Does not include a comprehensive data protection documentation review (available as a separate service)
Modul 2

AI Clause Module for Platform Terms & Conditions

Development and integration of AI-specific contractual clauses for platform terms and conditions and user agreements.

Objective

To ensure that AI-enabled platform functionalities are reflected in platform terms and conditions in a legally compliant and strategically aligned manner.

Scope of Services

  • Review of existing platform terms and conditions
  • Identification of AI-related functionalities, risks, and legal requirements
  • Development of AI-specific clauses, including:
    • Transparency and disclosure obligations
    • Limitations on automated decision-making
    • Liability for AI-generated content and outputs
    • User responsibilities and cooperation obligations
    • Use of user-generated content for AI training purposes
    • Alignment with platform regulation requirements (e.g., the Digital Services Act (DSA))
  • Integration of AI clauses into the existing terms and conditions framework
  • Optional strategy workshop on risk allocation and positioning

Format

  • Review of platform terms and conditions
  • Development of AI-specific contractual clauses
  • Redline version with structured commentary and recommendations
  • Optional strategy workshop on risk allocation

Deliverables

  • Updated platform terms and conditions with AI-specific provisions
  • Clear allocation of risks and responsibilities between users, the platform operator, and AI systems
  • Strategically aligned contractual risk allocation framework

Scope Limitations

  • Focus on B2B or hybrid platform business models
  • Does not include a comprehensive Digital Services Act (DSA) compliance review (available as a separate service)
  • Does not include a full competition law or unfair competition assessment
Modul 3

AI Clause Module for Procurement Terms & Conditions

Development of AI-specific contractual clauses for procurement terms and supplier agreements relating to the purchase of AI systems and AI-enabled services.

Objective

To reduce risks associated with third-party AI solutions and ensure clear contractual safeguards for regulatory, technical, and liability-related requirements.

Scope of Services

  • Review of existing procurement terms and conditions and supplier agreements
  • Identification of AI-specific procurement risks, including:
    • Use of non-compliant AI systems
    • Lack of transparency regarding training data sources
    • Infringement of third-party intellectual property rights
    • Data protection and confidentiality risks
    • Dependency on proprietary AI models and providers
  • Development of AI-specific contractual clauses, including:
    • Warranties regarding compliance with the AI Act
    • Disclosure of risk classification and system architecture
    • Documentation and audit rights
    • Enhanced liability provisions for regulatory violations
    • Indemnities for intellectual property and data protection claims
    • Exit, transition, and migration rights
  • Integration of AI-specific provisions into existing procurement terms and conditions

Format

  • Contract and document review
  • Development of AI-specific clause templates
  • Integrated redline version of procurement documentation
  • Results and implementation call for procurement and legal teams

Deliverables

  • Legally compliant procurement terms and conditions for AI systems and AI-enabled services
  • Reduced supplier, regulatory, and compliance risks
  • Clear contractual mechanisms for enforcing organizational AI governance and minimum standards

Scope Limitations

  • Focus on B2B procurement scenarios
  • Does not include technical due diligence of AI systems
  • Does not include product-specific conformity assessments or certification reviews

Legally Compliant Contracting for the Use of AI

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Modular Approach

Choose the contract areas where AI needs to be addressed in a legally compliant manner – from SaaS and platform agreements to procurement terms.

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Direct Business Impact

Clear provisions on liability, intellectual property, and data use create certainty in contract negotiations and help reduce business risks.

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Practical Solutions, Not Just Theory

No abstract legal advice – just practical clauses, redlined agreements, and contract provisions ready for immediate use.

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Aligned with the AI Act and Market Standards

Taking regulatory requirements and current market practices for AI-driven business models into account.

Address AI in Contracts with Legal Certainty

Establish clear contractual provisions for the use of AI and protect your business model for the long term.