| name | terms-analyzer |
| title | Terms of Service Analyzer |
| description | Analyze terms of service and privacy policies to identify concerning clauses, hidden permissions, and user rights implications |
| author | guia-matthieu |
| author_url | https://github.com/guia-matthieu/clawfu-skills/tree/main/skills/legal/terms-analyzer |
| license | MIT |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | general |
| practice | data-protection |
| language | en |
Terms of Service Analyzer
Decode complex terms of service and privacy policies to identify concerning clauses, hidden permissions, and implications for users.
When to Use This Skill
- Evaluating new SaaS tools
- Assessing platform policies
- Comparing competitor terms
- Due diligence on acquisitions
- Consumer protection analysis
Methodology Foundation
Based on consumer protection frameworks and EFF/ToS;DR guidelines, analyzing:
- Data usage and ownership
- Liability limitations
- Arbitration clauses
- Change provisions
- Termination rights
What Claude Does vs What You Decide
| Claude Does | You Decide |
|---|
| Identifies key clauses | Risk tolerance |
| Flags concerning terms | Whether to accept |
| Compares to standards | Alternative tools |
| Summarizes rights | Business necessity |
| Rates overall fairness | Action to take |
Instructions
Step 1: Document Overview
Initial Assessment:
| Element | What to Capture |
|---|
| Service | What the product does |
| Provider | Company and jurisdiction |
| Last Updated | Currency of terms |
| Length | Complexity indicator |
| Readability | Plain language or legalese |
Step 2: Key Clause Categories
Critical Clauses to Analyze:
| Category | What to Find | Risk Signal |
|---|
| Data Ownership | Who owns your content | "Perpetual, irrevocable license" |
| Data Usage | How they use your data | "Any purpose", "train AI" |
| Data Sharing |
