ClearTerms is a Chrome extension designed to take the pain out of reading Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies. Instead of skimming or blindly clicking "I Agree," users get a concise, plain-English summary that highlights what actually matters. The extension automatically detects when a policy page is open, flags potential risks, and presents a clear breakdown without requiring any manual copy-pasting.
What sets ClearTerms apart is its hybrid AI-plus-rules approach. It combines multi-model AI (BART-large-CNN, DistilBART, T5-small) with over 50 regex patterns across seven risk categories, including data collection, third-party sharing, payment terms, account termination, content rights, disclaimers, and term changes. If the AI models fail or APIs go down, the rule-based system ensures critical risks are still surfaced, making the tool resilient and reliable.
For privacy-conscious users, ClearTerms emphasizes security by keeping all processing local or encrypted — no personal data is stored. With saved past analyses and automatic page detection, it’s built to work silently in the background, giving users instant clarity and confidence about what they’re agreeing to. It’s a practical step toward transparency in a digital world full of fine print.
