Catch the gotchas before they catch you.
Upload or scan any contract and Gotcha Scan flags hidden risks, unfair clauses, and one-sided terms — explained in plain English.
How it works
Upload or Scan
Snap a photo, upload a PDF, or paste text from any contract.
AI analyzes it
We flag arbitration traps, hidden fees, auto-renewals, and more — then explain them in plain English.
See the red flags
Risk levels (High/Medium/Low) and a single Gotcha Score to judge the document at a glance.
Sign with confidence
Ask smarter questions, negotiate better terms, and avoid signing what you don’t want.
Where Gotcha Scan helps
Renting an apartment
Spot early-termination penalties, add-on fees, and landlord-friendly clauses.
Buying a car
Catch arbitration clauses, “as-is” disclaimers, and surprise service add-ons.
Home closing
Make sense of stacks of disclosures and know what to question before signing.
Subscriptions & ToS
Find dark-pattern auto-renewals, cancellation hurdles, and data-sharing language.
Loans & credit
Identify variable rates, balloon payments, and aggressive collection terms.
Medical & school forms
Translate legalese and understand consent or liability waivers.