Abstract: System and methods for managing a clauses database for use with creating electronic documents are disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method for updating a database includes receiving, from a graphical user interface, a clause, the graphical user interface comprising an electronic document panel and a clauses panel, receiving, from the clauses panel, a clause approval assignment that assigns the clause to an approver; receiving, from the approver, an approval or a denial of the clause, and when an approval is received, storing the clause in the database, wherein the clause is marked as approved.