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Six quick questions about the agreement you've been offered. Get an instant score and a plain list of what to check before you sign. Calculated in your browser, nothing sent anywhere.

1. Has the payment been clearly broken down (termination pay, notice pay, holiday, bonus)?

2. Have you been given at least 10 calendar days to consider it, as ACAS recommends?

3. Does the agreement list the specific claims being settled, or just vague blanket wording?

4. If there are restrictive covenants (non-compete, non-solicit), have they been explained to you?

5. Have you been offered a genuinely independent solicitor for sign-off?

6. How much time is left before the deadline to sign?

Your settlement agreement score

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    Why this matters

    A settlement agreement is designed to be final. Once signed, you usually can't come back and ask for more. Each question above reflects a genuine risk area we see regularly: unclear payment breakdowns can hide tax mistakes, short deadlines are a pressure tactic rather than a legal requirement, and vague wording about "all claims" is exactly what independent advice exists to unpack.

    Whatever your score, a proper review before you sign costs nothing. Get free help from a solicitor, or read what is a settlement agreement if you're still getting your bearings.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is this checker actually free?
    Yes. The score is calculated in your browser from your own answers. Nothing is uploaded. For a full plain-English review of the actual document, use our separate free review.
    Does a high score mean it’s safe to sign?
    A high score means fewer common warning signs, but it isn’t a substitute for independent legal advice. Which the law requires anyway before any settlement agreement is valid.

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