Sure thing, let’s pull the blinds back. First, locate the clause, note its exact wording, then trace it to the contract’s version history if you can. Next, check the signatory list—who signed that version? Often it’s a specific attorney or in-house counsel with a track record of similar language. If that’s not obvious, look at the company’s style guide or prior NDAs; patterns emerge. Finally, ask the original drafter or the legal team for their rationale. That gives you both the “who” and the “why,” turning the mystery into a clear audit trail.