π ToS Nightmare Finder - Expose Hidden Legal Traps
by sherlock_labs
Stop blindly clicking "I Agree"! This tool analyzes Terms of Service and Privacy Policies to expose data selling, forced arbitration, surveillance, an...
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About π ToS Nightmare Finder - Expose Hidden Legal Traps
Stop blindly clicking "I Agree"! This tool analyzes Terms of Service and Privacy Policies to expose data selling, forced arbitration, surveillance, and 15+ other legal nightmares. Get a risk grade (A+ to F-) with plain English explanations.
What does this actor do?
π ToS Nightmare Finder - Expose Hidden Legal Traps is a web scraping and automation tool available on the Apify platform. It's designed to help you extract data and automate tasks efficiently in the cloud.
Key Features
- Cloud-based execution - no local setup required
- Scalable infrastructure for large-scale operations
- API access for integration with your applications
- Built-in proxy rotation and anti-blocking measures
- Scheduled runs and webhooks for automation
How to Use
- Click "Try This Actor" to open it on Apify
- Create a free Apify account if you don't have one
- Configure the input parameters as needed
- Run the actor and download your results
Documentation
π Terms of Service Nightmare Finder Stop blindly clicking "I Agree"! This tool reads Terms of Service and Privacy Policies so you don't have to - and exposes the scary stuff companies hide in legal jargon. ## π± What Nightmares Does It Find? | Nightmare | What It Really Means | |-----------|---------------------| | π¨ Data Selling | They sell your personal info to advertisers & data brokers | | ποΈ Surveillance | They track your every move online | | βοΈ Forced Arbitration | You CAN'T sue them in court | | π« Class Action Waiver | You can't join group lawsuits | | πΈ Auto-Renewal | They keep charging your card | | π Content Theft | They own what you post | | π Stealth Changes | Terms change without notice | | π Account Deletion | They can delete you anytime | | 𧬠Biometric Data | They collect your face/fingerprints | | π€ AI Training | Your content trains their AI | | π Location Tracking | They know where you are | | βΎοΈ Eternal Data | They keep your data forever | | ποΈ Government Access | They share data with authorities | | π° Indemnification | You pay their legal fees | | π‘οΈ No Liability | They're not responsible for anything | ## π Sample Output ```json { "website": "example.com", "overallGrade": "D (Very Poor)", "riskScore": 72, "riskLevel": "HIGH", "totalNightmares": 8, "summary": "π¨ DANGER! example.com has 8 concerning clauses...", "nightmares": [ { "emoji": "π¨", "title": "They Sell Your Personal Data", "severity": "CRITICAL", "plainEnglish": "Your personal information is sold to advertisers and data brokers for profit", "foundText": "...we may share your personal information with third-party advertising partners..." }, { "emoji": "βοΈ", π― Perfect For User Use Case π€ Consumers Know what you're agreeing to before signing up π¨βπΌ Job Seekers Check employers before accepting offers π¨βπ©βπ§ Parents Protect your kids from predatory apps π° Journalists Expose corporate privacy violations π° Investors Due diligence on company practices βοΈ Lawyers Quick preliminary contract review π Privacy Advocates Research and reporting π’ Businesses Competitor analysis and compliance benchmarking β‘ How It Works Enter any website URL (e.g., facebook.com) Actor automatically finds Terms of Service & Privacy Policy pages Scans for 17+ nightmare patterns using advanced detection Outputs a report with grade, risk score, and plain English explanations π Grading Scale Grade Risk Level Meaning A+ Minimal Excellent - Very user-friendly terms A/B Low Good - Minor concerns only C Moderate Average - Some notable issues D High Poor - Multiple concerning clauses F Critical Failing - Significant user risks F- Extreme NIGHTMARE FUEL π - Run away! π§ Input Options Field Description Default url Website to analyze (required) - includeFullText Include raw scraped legal text false maxPages Maximum legal pages to analyze (1-10) 5 π Features β 17+ Nightmare Detectors - Comprehensive pattern matching β Plain English Translations - No more legal jargon β Severity Ratings - Know what matters most (CRITICAL/HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW) β Risk Score - Quick 0-100 assessment β Letter Grade - Easy A+ to F- rating β Auto-Discovery - Finds legal pages automatically β Clean JSON Output - Easy to process and integrate β Works on Any Website - Just enter the URL π‘ Pro Tips Compare competitors - Find the most user-friendly option Check before signup - Run this before creating new accounts Vet kids' apps - Check apps your children want to use Employer research - Analyze potential employers' policies Monitor changes - Run periodically to detect policy updates π Example Websites to Analyze Try these to see the tool in action: facebook.com - Social media giant tiktok.com - Short video platform instagram.com - Photo sharing twitter.com - Microblogging spotify.com - Music streaming uber.com - Ride sharing airbnb.com - Vacation rentals amazon.com - E-commerce netflix.com - Video streaming linkedin.com - Professional network π What Gets Detected Critical Severity π΄ Data selling to third parties Forced binding arbitration Class action lawsuit waivers Biometric data collection Extensive behavior tracking Broad content rights claims High Severity π Marketing data sharing Cross-site tracking Auto-renewal subscriptions Terms changes without notice Account termination rights Data kept indefinitely Location tracking AI training usage Indemnification clauses Medium Severity π‘ Government data sharing Third-party data sharing No liability disclaimers β οΈ Disclaimer This tool provides automated analysis for informational purposes only. It is not legal advice. The accuracy depends on successfully finding and parsing legal documents. Always consult a qualified attorney for legal matters. π€ Feedback & Support Found a bug? Have a suggestion? Want more nightmare patterns detected? Feel free to reach out! Your feedback helps improve this tool for everyone. π Why I Built This Nobody reads Terms of Service - they're too long, too complex, and written in legal jargon designed to confuse. But buried in those documents are clauses that can: Let companies sell your most personal data Strip away your right to sue Claim ownership of your content Track your every move This tool fights back by making the scary stuff visible and understandable. Knowledge is power. Know what you're agreeing to. "title": "Forced Arbitration Clause", "severity": "CRITICAL", "plainEnglish": "You CANNOT sue them in court - all disputes go to private arbitration that favors companies", "foundText": "...you agree to binding arbitration..." } ] }
Categories
Common Use Cases
Market Research
Gather competitive intelligence and market data
Lead Generation
Extract contact information for sales outreach
Price Monitoring
Track competitor pricing and product changes
Content Aggregation
Collect and organize content from multiple sources
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- Developer
- sherlock_labs
- Pricing
- Paid
- Total Runs
- 12
- Active Users
- 2
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