Purpose
The governing clause, quoted verbatim with its id - the difference between a complaint and a contractual conversation.
When to use
Any term question; supplements issue-cluster's automatic mapping.
Inputs
config/trading-terms.json + contract repository.
Steps
- Retrieve the clause by topic/vendor; quote text + id + agreement reference.
- Never paraphrase a remedy - quote it.
Output
Term citations attached to the payload.
Grounding requirements
Clause id + agreement version on every quote.
Constraints
- Retrieval only; interpretation beyond the quoted text goes to legal.
Escalation / uncertainty
Term ambiguity or version conflict -> legal review item in the pack.