They changed the fee structure again
Your old Etsy alternative agreement is probably still in your inbox. The new one's in your dashboard. Find the differences that actually cost you money before you click 'accept'.
You're comparing two PDFs with your eyeballs at 2am
The platform updated their seller agreement. You have the old one saved somewhere (maybe in a folder called 'IMPORTANT STUFF'). The new one is 47 pages of tiny text. You scroll through both, your eyes glaze over, and you just accept the new terms because you need to list your holiday inventory.
- You miss that they now take 3% more on 'processing' but buried it in the 'Payment Services' section
- You don't notice the new clause says they can use your product photos for their own ads forever
- The dispute resolution moved from your county to theirs. You'll have to travel for any claim over $500
See exactly what changed, in plain English
Upload both versions. Our AI doesn't just highlight text—it translates the legal impact into what it means for your craft business. We flag the money, the rights, and the risks.
- Fee changes: We show you the exact percentage increase and on which line items
- Rights grabs: Any new language about your IP, photos, or product designs gets flagged
- Risk shifts: New arbitration clauses, jurisdiction changes, or liability limits are called out
How to not get blindsided by platform updates
Takes less time than listing a new product
1. Drag & drop your old and new agreements
Find that old PDF from 2022 and the new one you just 'agreed' to. We accept PDF, DOCX, even screenshots of the terms page.
2. Get a change summary in 90 seconds
The AI compares every section. You see a side-by-side of what was added, removed, or changed. No legal jargon, just 'They now charge more on shipping' and 'They own your photos now'.
3. Ask follow-ups about specific changes
See a scary clause? Highlight it and ask: 'What does this mean for my return policy?' or 'Can I negotiate this?' We give you the ammo to talk to the platform.
Numbers from actual craft sellers
What other makers are saying
"I almost accepted the new Etsy... uh, *alternative* terms. Would've lost rights to my own pattern designs. The AI caught it in the 'License Grant' section. I'm not a lawyer, but now I sound like one in my email to support."
"The fee comparison was brutal. They added a 'cross-border' fee that's just a pure profit grab for them. I used the AI's breakdown to demand they grandfather my old rate. They did."
"I have three different craft platforms I sell on. Comparing all their new TOS was gonna take my whole weekend. Did it in 20 minutes. Found out one platform now requires arbitration in California. I'm in Maine. That's a hard no."
Your craft business deserves to know what you're agreeing to
Stop guessing. See the exact changes that affect your wallet and your work.
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