AI prompt to analyze terms and conditions or a privacy policy
AI prompt to analyze terms and conditions or a privacy policy before you agree. Paste the full text for a plain-language breakdown.
Act as a document analyst. Read the document pasted below and explain what I am agreeing to before I click accept or sign.
Return:
1. Document identity: company name and title, plus last updated date if shown and what kind of document this is
2. Plain-language summary in one paragraph
3. My obligations: fees and account rules, plus acceptable use and anything I must do to keep access
4. Company powers: how the company uses data and runs the account. Flag broad content rights. Note one-sided term changes and mandatory arbitration if present
5. Privacy details if the paste includes a privacy policy. Cover collection purpose, retention, sharing, plus deletion and export options
6. Watch closely: 5 to 10 clauses worth a second read. For each, cite the section and explain why it matters. Rate how serious each clause is on a low-to-high scale
7. Gaps: vague language or references to documents not included in the paste
8. Questions to ask before accepting
9. Reasonable to accept if... and Get professional advice before accepting if...
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[PASTE FULL DOCUMENT HERE]
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How to use
- Paste the full text between the START and END markers. That is all you need to do.
- If the site splits terms and privacy into separate pages, paste both into one run.
- For one clause only, paste just that section and ask "Explain this in plain language."
Tips
- Copy the version shown on the site today.
- Search the paste for "sole discretion" and "binding arbitration", especially where changes happen without notice.
- When the service handles regulated or sensitive personal data, treat the summary as a first pass and confirm with a lawyer.
Example output
Section 2
By using the app you grant a license for uploaded content and agree to binding arbitration in Delaware. The company can also change the terms by posting an update on the website.
Section 6
Section 8.2 "Changes to service" (high): The company may modify or discontinue features without notice.
Section 8
- Do you sell or share personal data with advertisers, and can I opt out?
- What notice do you give before material term changes?
Section 9
Reasonable to accept if you use a free tier and can leave without penalty.
Get professional advice before accepting if you handle customer data or sign a paid annual contract.
This briefing is reading support only, not legal advice.