When to use it
Use it to write a contract management policy, to configure an approval tool, or to show new colleagues whose sign-off a contract needs. Every rejection points back to the drafter, and a value check decides whether executives are involved; most companies share this skeleton.
Make it yours
- Put the amount in the diamond, such as "Value above 50,000".
- Purchase and sales contracts have different reviewers; copy the chart and change the nodes for each.
- If legal work is outsourced, rename the legal node to "Outside counsel reviews".
Mermaid code
flowchart TD
A[Owner drafts the contract] --> B[Department manager reviews]
B --> C{Approved}
C -->|No| A
C -->|Yes| D[Legal reviews terms]
D --> E{Changes requested}
E -->|Yes| A
E -->|No| F[Finance reviews payment terms]
F --> G{Value above threshold}
G -->|Yes| H[Executive approval]
G -->|No| I[Prepare for signature]
H --> I
I --> J[Both parties sign]
J --> K[File the contract and log it]
K --> L[Perform and pay per the contract]Ask an AI for one with this structure
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Draw a contract approval flowchart with Mermaid flowchart TD syntax. The owner drafts the contract and the department manager reviews it; if not approved it goes back. Legal then reviews the terms, and requested changes send it back to the drafter. With no changes, finance reviews the payment terms. If the value is above the threshold, executive approval is needed. Then prepare for signature, both parties sign, file and log the contract, and perform and pay per the contract. Use diamonds for decisions and no parentheses in node text. Output only the mermaid code block.
FAQ
- Legal and finance review at the same time. How do I draw that?
Connect the manager review to both nodes and join them at the next step, which shows the two reviews running in parallel.
- Is the process the same with e-signatures?
The main line is. Replace the signature steps with "Send for e-signature" and "Both parties complete signing".
- Does the chart have legal effect?
No. It shows a process only. For contract terms and signing requirements, ask your legal team or a professional.
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Updated 2026-11-11