# **Precedent-based AI contract review you can trust in Microsoft Word** Review, redline, and draft commercial contracts directly in Word and online. Smart legal AI that applies your playbooks in one click. [Try Gavel Exec for free](https://exec.gavel.io/) [Schedule a demo ✓ 2-minute setup • Free to start • No credit card required ## 2,000+ law firms and legal teams trust Gavel's [secure](/content/security/index.html), SOC 2 Type I certified legal AI and automation software. ## AI contract review that works in Microsoft Word and online Built for transactional attorneys and legal teams, Gavel Exec is AI contract review and drafting software that runs inside Microsoft Word and online. It uses precedent and your playbooks to redline entire agreements in Word, draft clauses and contracts, and produce negotiation-ready markups with clear, traceable explanations. ### **Redline entire agreements** Redline full contracts in Word using your deal history, playbooks, and negotiation stance. ### Speed up contract review Find issues faster and apply your standards in one pass, without leaving Word. ### Draft contracts and clauses from scratch Start from a blank page or fill gaps in existing contracts using guided Quick Actions or prompts. ### Benchmark market terms Compare clause language to market data to flag off-market positions and prioritize negotiation points. ### Apply playbooks in one click Auto-apply playbooks for redlines and comments for consistent review across matters. ✓ Free to start • No credit card required Why lawyers choose gavel exec ## "It's the best system I've tried, and I've tried many. I've found Gavel Exec really good to work with and responsive to how I negotiate, how I redline." — Martin Algie, Principal at MIA Contract Lawyers ## Designed for legal work, from first pass to final ### Precedent-based AI contract review Get a first pass that reflects how deal teams actually review. Review against your standards and approach, so your markups don’t feel like generic “best practices.” ### Check for missing terms and inconsistencies Spot gaps, inconsistencies, and misalignment across an agreement. Gavel Exec helps you focus review on what matters most before negotiation. ### Summarize risks, positions, and negotiation posture Gavel Exec generates clear summaries of key risks, positions, and negotiation points so you can quickly align with your team or explain issues to a client. ### Review and revise contracts in Word No switching tools. Redline, edit, and revise directly in Word. Keep the document workflow intact from first draft through signature. Gavel Exec also lets you draft from scratch. ### Get answers with clear, traceable explanations Ask questions as you review and get answers that explain the “why,” so you can validate outputs and move faster with confidence. ## Enterprise-grade security for in-house and commercial contract review Designed for legal teams handling confidential and regulated information, with SOC 2 Type I certification and safeguards and governance built for legal workflows. ### Zero Data Retention Zero Data Retention commitments with AI providers. Built for confidential legal workflows. ### SOC 2 Type I certified Gavel Exec is SOC 2 Type I certified and has AES-256 encryption with SOC 2/HIPAA-compliant databases. ### Privacy laws Supports GDPR, CCPA, and global privacy requirements. Protects client confidentiality and sensitive data. ### Testing + monitoring Regular independent vulnerability testing. [Security](/content/security/index.html) support available 24/7 when needed. ## Pricing Start with 25 free queries per user and collaborate in a shared Workspace during the free trial. Upgrade to 1,000 completions per month when you’re ready. Discounted team pricing available for 10+ seats. ### Gavel Exec (per user) AI contract review and drafting in Word for legal teams - Redline full agreements in Word - Draft and rewrite clauses - 1,000 completions per month on paid plans - Run playbooks automatically - Benchmark against market data - Priority-ranked redlines - $160/mo per user or $1740/user billed annually ## FAQs ### Does Gavel Exec work inside Microsoft Word? Yes. Gavel Exec runs inside Microsoft Word and online so you can review, redline, and draft where contracts are finalized, without switching tools. ### Can it redline an entire agreement? Yes. Gavel Exec can generate suggested redlines across a full agreement and add negotiation-ready comments. You can then review and revise directly in Word. ### Can it draft clauses and contracts from scratch? Yes. You can draft clauses and contract language from scratch, then refine it based on past contracts, playbooks, your instructions and standards. ### How do playbooks work? Playbooks capture your review standards and preferred positions. When you apply a playbook, Gavel Exec generates suggested redlines and comments aligned to those rules to keep reviews consistent across matters. ### Can we use our own playbooks? Yes. You can use built-in playbooks or customize your own so outputs reflect your organization’s standards and preferred fallback language. ### Can I collaborate with my team in Gavel Exec? Yes. Gavel Exec supports team collaboration with Workspaces, Playbooks, and matter-based Projects, with granular access controls. Projects keep instructions and referenced files together so reviews stay consistent. Workspaces let teams share Projects and Playbooks, including during free trials. ### Is it secure for confidential contract data? Yes. Gavel Exec is SOC 2 Type I certified and designed for confidential and regulated workflows and uses Zero Data Retention agreements with its AI providers. For safeguards, privacy, and vendor documentation, see the [Security](/content/security/index.html) page.