{"company":{"id":"1eb3b9a7-7ab7-4b36-9a45-64cd136cd6ce","name":"Snapchat","website":"https://www.snapchat.com","status":"approved","submittedAt":"2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z","badgeUrl":"https://fairprint.app/api/badge/1eb3b9a7-7ab7-4b36-9a45-64cd136cd6ce","certifiedPage":"https://fairprint.app/certified/snapchat","review":{"overallScore":59,"tier":"approved","summary":"Snapchat's terms are relatively easy to read but contain significant legal traps, including mandatory arbitration that prevents you from joining class-action lawsuits. While you retain ownership of your photos and videos, you grant the company a permanent, royalty-free license to use your public content for commercial gain. You should be aware that the service is provided 'as-is,' meaning the company accepts little responsibility for errors, security issues, or the accuracy of its AI features.","criteria":[{"name":"Plain Language","passed":true,"score":7,"notes":"The document uses helpful summaries and accessible headers, though the core legal text remains dense and standard for a major tech platform."},{"name":"Data Collection Transparency","passed":true,"score":6,"notes":"Transparency is provided through links to a separate Privacy Policy, but the terms themselves are vague regarding the full scope of data usage."},{"name":"No Unauthorized Data Selling","passed":false,"score":4,"notes":"The terms grant Snap broad rights to share content and data with 'business partners' and 'affiliates' for commercial purposes, which is a significant privacy concern."},{"name":"Clear Cancellation Policy","passed":true,"score":8,"notes":"The process for deleting an account and terminating the agreement is clearly stated and accessible to the user."},{"name":"Clear Refund Policy","passed":false,"score":5,"notes":"The terms are sparse on refund specifics, deferring to separate 'Paid Features Terms' which are not fully detailed here."},{"name":"Auto-Renewal Disclosure","passed":true,"score":6,"notes":"Mentions that paid features have their own terms, but lacks a clear, upfront disclosure of auto-renewal mechanics within this primary document."},{"name":"No Hidden Fees","passed":true,"score":7,"notes":"Generally clear that the service is free but notes that mobile data charges and paid features exist; no 'hidden' fees are explicitly defined."},{"name":"Right to Delete Account & Data","passed":true,"score":8,"notes":"The right to delete an account and stop using the service at any time is clearly defined and easy to execute."},{"name":"Fair Dispute Resolution","passed":false,"score":2,"notes":"Contains a mandatory binding arbitration clause and a class-action waiver, which significantly restricts consumer legal rights."},{"name":"Change Notification","passed":true,"score":6,"notes":"Snap promises 'reasonable advance notice' for material changes, but reserves the right to make changes without notice in certain circumstances."}],"redFlags":["Mandatory binding arbitration and class-action waiver clauses that strip users of their right to sue in court.","Extremely broad license grant for 'Public Content' that is 'irrevocable and perpetual,' allowing Snap and partners to use user content for commercial purposes without compensation.","The 'As-Is' disclaimer which absolves Snap of almost all responsibility for service quality, security, or accuracy of AI-generated outputs."],"improvements":["Include a clear, non-negotiable opt-out mechanism for arbitration that is easier to find and execute than the current process.","Provide a more granular control panel for users to opt-out of data sharing with third-party 'business partners' for commercial purposes.","Explicitly define the 'reasonable notice' period for material changes to terms to ensure users have a guaranteed window to review and object."],"reviewedAt":"2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z"}},"suggestions":[]}