Fine-Print Decoder

Paste any contract, lease, or terms of service — we highlight hidden traps and explain them in plain English. No upload, 100% private.

🔒 Your contract never leaves your browser

Magnifier scanning contract for hidden risk clauses

Paste your contract text

What this tool detects

🔴Auto-Renewal

🔴Early Termination Fee

🔴Forced Arbitration

🟡Price Increase

🟡Data Sharing

🔴Liability Waiver

🟡Non-Circumvention

🟡Automatic Payment

🔴Unilateral Changes

⚠️ This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It uses pattern matching and may produce false positives or miss nuanced clauses. Always consult a qualified attorney for important contracts.

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About This Tool

Paste any contract, lease, or terms of service — we highlight hidden traps and explain them in plain English. 9 clause types detected. 100% local.

Risk scoring9 clause typesPlain-English explanations

What Is the Fine-Print Decoder?

The Fine-Print Decoder is a free tool that scans contract text for common risky clauses that most people overlook. It uses a rule-based pattern matching engine to identify 9 categories of potentially harmful terms and explains each one in plain English with actionable advice.

How to Use the Decoder

Paste the full text of your contract, lease, or terms of service into the text area. Click Scan. The tool identifies risky clauses, assigns a severity level (high/medium/low), calculates an overall risk score, and provides plain-English explanations and advice for each finding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a substitute for a lawyer?

No. This tool uses pattern matching to identify common risky clauses. It may miss nuanced legal language or produce false positives. Always consult a qualified attorney for important contracts. This tool is for informational purposes only.

What types of clauses does it detect?

The tool detects 9 types: auto-renewal, early termination fees, forced arbitration, price increases, data sharing, liability waivers, non-circumvention/non-compete, automatic payments, and unilateral changes to terms.

Is my contract text uploaded?

No. All scanning happens 100% in your browser. Your contract text is never sent to any server — which is especially important for sensitive legal documents.

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