Definition:
Fine print refers to critical information embedded in dense, technical, or visually de-emphasised text that materially alters the meaning of an agreement or offer.
Usage Context:
Seen in contracts, terms of service, subscription agreements, financial products, and consumer offers.
Critical Note:
Fine print exploits asymmetry of time, attention, and expertise. Consent is formally obtained while substantively undermined.
Related Terms:
Consent Dilution, Legal Compliance Framing, Cancellation Friction