What Happens Without Clause Protection?
Every unprotected clause is a potential risk waiting to materialize.
Liability Exposure
A user removes a limitation of liability clause, exposing the organization to unlimited damages
Compliance Violation
Required regulatory disclosures are modified or deleted before sending to clients
Inconsistent Terms
Different versions of key terms across contracts create confusion and disputes
Audit Failure
Documents lack required statements, causing compliance audit failures
Types of Clause Protection
Documentaal offers multiple protection levels to match your governance requirements.
Full Lock
Clause cannot be viewed in edit mode—only appears in final output
Read-Only
Clause is visible but cannot be modified by standard users
Conditional Protection
Clause protection applies based on document type, user role, or other conditions
Approval-Required
Changes require explicit approval from authorized personnel before saving