Curia Contract Review allows duplicate documents to be uploaded to accommodate situations where the same property may be reviewed for multiple clients.

Why are duplicates allowed?

Legal firms often need to review the same property document for different clients. Common scenarios include:

• Multiple buyers interested in the same property
• Follow-up reviews with updated documentation

How does duplicate detection work?

Curia uses two layers of duplicate detection to help prevent duplicated work:

1. Exact file matching (at upload)

When you upload a document, Curia automatically checks if the identical file already exists in your account. If a match is found, you'll see a pop-up showing your existing reviews for that property. This detection catches files that are exactly byte-for-byte identical - if the document has changed in any way (more/less pages, compressed, additional text) then it will not be detected at this stage.

2. Address matching (on Preflight tab)

After the document is processed, Curia checks for other contracts with the same property address and page count uploaded in the last 3 months. This catches potential duplicates even when the files differ - for example, if the same contract was received from different sources or saved in different formats. If a potential match is found, you'll see a warning on the Preflight tab before you start the review.

How does the Preflight duplicate check work?

If you upload a file that is identical to one already in your account, a pop-up will appear showing:

• The filename of the existing document
• When it was uploaded
• The current review status (Review Closed or Review Pending)

You'll have three options:

• View - Opens the existing document in a new tab so you can check it
• Create new Review - Creates a new review for the same property (useful when reviewing the same property for different clients)
• Cancel - Cancels the upload and returns you to the upload form

How does the Preflight duplicate check work?

1. The filename of the potential duplicate
   
2. When it was uploaded and by whom
   
3. Whether the review is complete or still pending
   

How do I check for existing reviews?

You can manually search for existing reviews before uploading:

• Navigate to the Reviews page.
• Use the search function to enter the property address.
• Review the search results to identify any existing documents for the same property.
• Determine whether a new review is needed or if an existing review meets your requirements.

Note: The system will also automatically check for duplicates when you upload a document and again on the Preflight tab after processing.