TCWatchdog

AI-powered analysis of terms and conditions. Detect concerning clauses, hidden fees, and privacy issues on any webpage.

TCWatchdog uses AI to help you understand what you're agreeing to in terms and conditions. Select text on any webpage — by dragging a region or clicking an element — and get a plain-English breakdown of concerning clauses, hidden fees, privacy risks, and more. Features: Two selection modes: drag to highlight a region, or click an element to capture its text Paste text directly if you prefer AI analysis powered by Google Gemini (free API key required) Concerns rated by severity (high, medium, low) with plain-English explanations Customizable concern categories: data selling, auto-renewal, arbitration, liability limits, terms changes, data retention, account termination, and IP rights Auto-detection of terms and conditions pages Your API key stays local — never sent anywhere except Google's Gemini API No browsing data collected or transmitted How to set up your Gemini API key: Go to https://aistudio.google.com/apikey Sign in with your Google account Click "Create API key" Select any Google Cloud project (or let it create one for you) Copy the generated API key Open the TCWatchdog extension by clicking its icon in your Chrome toolbar Click the gear icon to open Settings Paste your API key into the "API Key" field and click Save The Gemini API has a free tier that's more than enough for typical use