Getting Started with Themys

What is Themys?

Themys automatically analyzes Terms of Service and privacy policies, flagging risky clauses and assigning a clear risk score so you know exactly what you're agreeing to.

Install the Chrome Extension

The fastest way to use Themys is through the Chrome extension:

1. Install from the Chrome Web Store

2. Or load it unpacked for development:

- Clone the repo and run pnpm build:extension

- Navigate to chrome://extensions, enable Developer mode

- Click Load unpacked and select the extension/dist folder

Create Your Account

1. Go to themys.ca and click Sign Up

2. Create a free account with Apple or Google sign-in

3. The free tier includes 5 scans per day, no credit card required

Your First Scan

With the Chrome Extension

1. Navigate to any website's Terms of Service or Privacy Policy page

2. The extension automatically detects ToS content and displays an overlay

3. Review the risk score, flagged clauses, and extracted details directly on the page

With the Web App

1. Go to themys.ca/scan/new

2. Paste the URL of any Terms of Service page

3. Click Analyze and wait for results

Understanding Your Results

Every scan produces three key outputs:

OutputDescription --------------------- Risk ScoreA score from 1-10 indicating overall risk level Flagged ClausesSpecific sections that raise concerns, with explanations Full ExtractionThe complete structured text of the ToS for reference

Risk Score Ranges

RangeLabelMeaning ----------------------- 1-3GreenStandard terms with minimal concerns 4-6YellowSome clauses worth reviewing before agreeing 7-10RedSignificant risks, read carefully before accepting

Next Steps

• Learn how risk scoring works in detail
• Explore the API for programmatic access
• Check your scan history in the web app