What is custom terminology in contract templates?

Custom terminology refers to company-specific terms, acronyms, and clauses that encode unique products, processes, service levels, and regulatory obligations within templates.

How can enterprises ensure consistent use of custom terms across contracts?

Establish a central glossary and clause library, assign clear ownership, and use CLM capabilities like version control and guided clause selection to enforce consistency (see Sirion's CLM overview for executives).

What role does AI play in managing contract terminology?

AI automates issue-spotting and consistency checks, and recommends approved alternates. Experts still make final decisions to align with legal and risk policies (WorldCC on AI in contracting).

How often should contract templates be reviewed and updated?

Run quarterly legal/compliance reviews, annual content audits, and ad hoc updates in response to user feedback or regulatory change.

How can governance improve terminology accuracy and compliance?

Strong governance assigns owners, standardizes update processes, and maintains auditable change histories, improving accuracy, speeding reviews, and strengthening regulatory defensibility.

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