Description

🚨 Don’t sign an AI contract until you check for these 10 red flags.

85% of AI projects fail to deliver promised value. The #1 cause? Picking the wrong vendor.

This free checklist helps you spot the warning signs BEFORE you commit.

What You Get

✅ 10 Critical Red Flags – The most common warning signs in AI vendor contracts

✅ Exact Questions to Ask – Probe deeper on each concern

✅ Risk Level Assessment – Know which flags are deal-breakers

✅ Action Items – What to do when you spot each flag

✅ Scoring Guide – When to proceed vs. when to walk away

The 10 Red Flags

No Independent Performance Validation – Can you trust their claims?

Unclear Data Usage Rights – Will your data train models for competitors?

No Exit Plan – Can you leave if things go wrong?

Missing Security Certifications – Are your data and customers safe?

Unilateral Contract Changes – Can they change terms without your consent?

No Performance SLA – What happens when things break?

Vague Pricing – Will costs spiral after you commit?

No References – Why won’t existing customers talk?

No Bias Testing – Could AI outputs create legal/reputational risk?

Auto-Renewal Traps – Are you locking yourself in?

How to Use

Review all 10 red flags before your first vendor meeting

Ask the questions provided during sales conversations

Score the vendor based on red flags triggered

If 6+ flags triggered → Walk away

Want the Complete Framework?

This free checklist identifies problems. The AI Vendor Evaluation Kit helps you:

Evaluate vendors systematically with a 47-point scoring matrix

Quantify risks with NIST AI RMF mapping

Negotiate better terms with a complete playbook

Protect your business with contract clause templates

FREE | Instant Download | 6 pages