We’ve all done it, quickly clicking “I agree” on Terms and Conditions or Privacy Policies just to get through a signup form or install a new app. But what exactly are we agreeing to?
As Aziz Bekishov, CEO of DC Mobile Notary, explains, the risks of accepting unread agreements go far beyond what most people imagine.
About the Contributor:
Aziz Bekishov, CEO of DC Mobile Notary, has over eight years of experience in document legalization and notary services. His mission is to make secure documentation accessible and transparent for everyone.
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The Silent Risks Hidden in Plain Sight
“Most people click accept without realizing they may be consenting to the collection of their data that will permit a company to share or sell their personal information with third parties,” Bekishov warns.
This practice, often buried in lengthy and complex legal text, can expose users to data sharing, unbalanced legal terms, and even digital redlining. Aziz recalls a striking case from his experience:
“I once witnessed something like a client triggered to pay for a subscription every month, unbeknownst to that client, it was hidden somewhere in the fine print of what the platform claimed to offer, and they ran up hundreds of dollars in charges before realizing what was happening.”
And that’s just one example.
Another, he adds, involves users granting apps permissions that legally access their contacts, photos, or location data; permissions that can later lead to privacy intrusions and data misuse.
But perhaps the most serious issue is waiving legal recourse through arbitration clauses:
“The biggest worry is to waive legal recourse, where buried clauses could force disputes to arbitration rather than courts, imposing severe limitations on a consumer’s rights.”
Why Awareness Is Crucial
At Termzy AI, we share this concern. When users accept digital agreements without scrutiny, companies can embed terms that protect themselves while disadvantaging users, from data collection to refund restrictions and one-sided dispute resolutions.
Bekishov’s experiences reinforce a truth we often overlook: contracts online are as legally binding as those signed on paper.
Practical Advice: What You Can Do
Aziz offers simple but powerful advice:
“Always make it a point to check for any fees, use of data, cancellation terms, or dispute resolutions, as these are the areas where most people get into trouble.”
For users who struggle with dense legal language, he suggests looking for services that provide plain-language summaries of Terms and Conditions. Tools like Termzy AI automate this process by scanning and analyzing policies to highlight hidden risks, privacy issues, and unbalanced clauses in seconds.
By combining technology with legal awareness, we can make a real difference.
Termzy AI was built exactly for this: to empower users with knowledge and transparency. No more guessing what’s behind the “Accept” button: just clarity, fairness, and control.