tos-clause-scanner

Audit Terms of Service and privacy policies for consumer-risk clauses and generate structured reports.

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npx skills add https://github.com/zebbern/claude-code-guide --skill tos-clause-scanner
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Skill: tos-clause-scanner
Source: https://github.com/zebbern/claude-code-guide/tree/main/skills/tos-clause-scanner
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zebbern/claude-code-guide --skill tos-clause-scanner

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Consumers rarely read or understand Terms of Service, user agreements, and privacy policies, leaving them exposed to unfair clauses, hidden data authorizations, and auto-renewal traps. This Skill systematically audits those documents from a consumer standpoint and produces an actionable risk report.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Seven-Category Risk Framework: Flags unfair clauses, covert data authorization, auto-renewal traps, unilateral amendment rights, excessive liability disclaimers, dispute resolution restrictions, and IP overreach.
  • Structured Audit Report: Outputs severity-rated findings with original-text quotes, plain-language explanations, concealment and actionability scores, plus prioritized consumer action items.
  • Regulatory Context: References Chinese regulations (Consumer Protection Law, PIPL, E-Commerce Law) and international frameworks (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, FTC guidelines) for comparative grounding.
  • Use Case: Paste a SaaS subscription agreement and receive a report highlighting an auto-renewal clause that bills 72 hours before expiration with no pro-rata refund, rated by severity with concrete steps the consumer can take.

Quick Start

Paste the full text of a Terms of Service or privacy policy and ask the agent to audit it for unfair clauses and consumer risks.

Frequently Asked Questions about tos-clause-scanner

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I audit a Terms of Service for unfair clauses?

Paste the full terms text or provide a file path, and the agent scans it across seven risk categories including unfair clauses, data authorization, and auto-renewal traps. It outputs a structured report quoting each risky clause with severity ratings and consumer recommendations.

What risks can a privacy policy review detect?

The review detects excessive data collection, vague third-party sharing, opt-out-by-default tracking, unclear retention periods, and undisclosed cross-border transfers. Each finding is evaluated for severity, concealment, and whether the consumer can act on it.

Can this detect auto-renewal traps in subscription agreements?

Yes, it flags trial-to-paid auto-conversion, complex cancellation processes, early billing windows, missing pro-rata refunds, and silent price changes. It checks whether renewal disclosure and cancellation ease meet reasonable consumer standards.

Does the audit report constitute legal advice?

No, the report explicitly states it is for reference only and does not constitute legal counsel. The audit does not determine legal enforceability of clauses and may suggest consulting a lawyer for serious concerns.

What regulations does the Terms of Service audit reference?

The audit references Chinese regulations including the Consumer Protection Law, PIPL, E-Commerce Law, and Cybersecurity Law, plus international frameworks like GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and FTC consumer protection guidelines for comparative context.