A contract renewal deadline buried in email was missed, costing money because no single system ensured it was tracked.

Existing tools are not integrated or reliable for tracking contract deadlines; they rely on manual entry and assumption that someone is watching.

Severity

4High

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 30, 2026

Workarounds Described

relies on trust, memory, and 'someone probably knows'
calendars and spreadsheets used but not integrated

Implied Software Gaps

Software that pulls contract deadlines from email and reliably notifies the right person

App Concept

DeadlineGuard

A centralized contract deadline tracker that syncs with email and calendars, sends automated reminders, and assigns ownership for each action. No more relying on memory or spreadsheets.

Key Features

Automated extraction of contract deadlines from email threads
Calendar sync with smart reminders (escalating if no action taken)
Ownership assignment per deadline with status tracking
Central dashboard showing all upcoming renewals and notice periods

Target Users: Small business owners and office managers in professional services who manage multiple vendor and client contracts

Revenue Model: $19/mo per user SaaS subscription with a free tier for up to 5 contracts

Existing Solutions Mentioned

calendarsspreadsheetsshared foldersemail

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