Reddit Audit
Fine Print v1.0.0 accuracy report, scanned April 3, 2026
This is a test of Fine Print's accuracy, not a legal assessment of Reddit's terms. Results show what the extension flagged, including any errors.
Summary
7 clauses flagged across 6 categories
2 High 2 Medium 3 Low
No false positives or false negatives detected in this scan.
Findings
You grant a permanent, irrevocable license over your content
Reddit's content license. Notable context: Reddit has signed $203M+ in data licensing deals with AI companies (Google, OpenAI), making the content license grant particularly consequential for users. The license survives account termination per the Terms.
Account can be terminated without cause or refund
"We may suspend or terminate your Account, moderator status, or ability to access or use the Services at any time for any or no reason." One of the bluntest termination clauses in major tech ToS. No hedging, no notice commitment.
Third-party tracking and behavioral advertising used
"The type, degree, and targeting of advertisements is subject to change." Users acknowledge ads may be placed in connection with "information on the Services, including Your Content."
Liability is broadly disclaimed
Standard "AS IS" disclaimer in the Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability section.
Age restrictions or parental consent requirements apply
13+ age requirement stated.
Disputes governed by a specific jurisdiction's laws
California/San Francisco governing law and venue.
Cookies and web tracking technologies are used
Cookie usage referenced.
What Fine Print correctly did not flag
- Unilateral changes: The "with or without notice" language refers to modifying/discontinuing the Services, not the Terms themselves.
- Data selling: Reddit's aggressive AI data licensing ($203M+) operates through separate commercial agreements, not stated in the consumer ToS.
- Binding arbitration: Not present in the consumer User Agreement.
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