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Summarize new terms of service before agreeing

A device maker sent out new terms of service, and one person asked ChatGPT to summarize them first. It pointed out things like having no way to opt out of arbitration.

Caution. Not legal advice.

Steps

  1. Copy the full terms.
  2. Ask for the key points and any opt-outs.
  3. Decide whether you're comfortable agreeing.

Prompt you can copy

Summarize these terms of service in plain English. List what rights I give up, how my data is used, and any way to opt out: [paste]

Tools

  • ChatGPT

For Individuals. Added .

Source

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