Run the contract lifecycle

#Create and review

1. 1
   Create the contract

   Go to WatheeqTech → Contracts and enter the parties, category, owner, value, currency, effective dates and renewal terms.

2. 2
   Upload the source

   Attach the document as the first version and verify the file classification and confidentiality.

3. 3
   Analyze

   Run classification, clause extraction and risk analysis when those services are enabled.

4. 4
   Review clauses

   Compare extracted clauses with the active playbook and record accept, revise or escalate decisions.

5. 5
   Start legal review

   Start the configured workflow and resolve required reviewer tasks.

#Negotiate and approve

• Upload each counterparty turn as a new version
• Use redline comparison to review changes between selected versions
• Record playbook deviations and fallback positions
• Route material deviations through the correct authority tier
• Keep commercial and legal approval decisions distinct when policy requires it

#Sign and monitor

1. 1
   Prepare signature

   Create an envelope from the approved version, add recipients in order and validate signing authority.

2. 2
   Send and track

   Dispatch through the enabled native or provider rail and monitor recipient events.

3. 3
   Preserve custody

   Record the signed file, provider proof and custody evidence before marking execution complete.

4. 4
   Extract obligations

   Review extracted obligations, assign owners, deadlines and reminder escalation.

5. 5
   Monitor renewal

   Use expiry and renewal warnings to decide renew, amend, terminate or allow expiry.