They bought your shop. Now they're using that clause to silence you.
Most sellers don't realize a non-disparagement clause can legally prevent you from warning others about the buyer's bad practices.
You signed the sale agreement. Now you're legally gagged.
The buyer rushed you to sign at 9pm, saying the deal expires tomorrow. You skimmed the non-disparagement clause—sounded standard. Now you can't tell your friend who's about to buy from the same guy that the equipment was faulty and the buyer ghosted suppliers.
- You thought it just meant no online trash talk. Actually, it covers any negative statement—even to a friend over coffee.
- The clause lasts 3-5 years. By then, the buyer has already sold your old business to someone else.
We translate the legalese so you know what you actually gave up.
Legal Shell AI scans your sale agreement, finds every non-disparagement clause, and explains in plain English what you can and cannot say—and for how long.
- Upload your PDF. Get a highlighted report in 47 seconds.
- See exactly which statements could get you sued.
How it works
Three steps to know your gag order
Upload your sale agreement
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AI finds the silent clauses
Our model scans for every non-disparagement term, even if buried in fine print.
Read it in plain English
Get a simple summary: what you can say, what you can't, and for how long.
What sellers are saying
"I had no idea that clause meant I couldn't tell my friend about the buyer's shady practices. Legal Shell AI showed me exactly what I signed away."
"The buyer said it was standard. Turned out it stopped me from warning anyone about the unpaid invoices for 4 years. Crazy."
Don't let a silent clause haunt your next deal.
Upload your sale agreement now. See the non-disparagement trap in 47 seconds.
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