What is Your Boycott List?

Your Boycott List is a technology that aims to overlay values-based data on top of digital experiences (starting with a simple Chrome extension). The goal of this overlay is to help users make decisions with their dollars. As users browse or shop, the overlay surface disclosures about political, financial, or administrative ties and show ethical alternatives so you can decide differently in the moment.

How does it work, exactly?

• On company sites: A small banner can appear (e.g., “This company has ties to X”). Tap Details to view sources.

• On shopping pages (e.g., Amazon): We highlight items (e.g., a brand owned by a conglomerate funding harmful agendas) and offer alternatives.

• In your control: You can open the panel any time to review sources, tweak what you see, and track your impact over time (as features roll out).

What counts as a “tie”?

The technology currently categorize ties as:

• Political (direct donations, PACs, public endorsements),

• Financial (ownership, subsidiaries/parents, investment/board relationships), and

• Administrative (executive leadership, advisory roles, government appointments).

A “tie” is not a judgment; it’s simply a disclosure of publicly available information on a topic. The goal is to make this data visible so users can choose.

Where do you get your information?

The technology compiles from public and reputable sources, including:

• FEC/official campaign finance disclosures, SEC filings (10-K, proxy), IRS Form 990s, corporate ownership registries

• Lobbying databases, court records, and corporate press releases

• Credible journalism and watchdog organizations

Every tie inside the data links back to source(s). When evidence is mixed or unclear, it endeavors to label it as such.

How accurate is this? What if something is wrong?

There is a two-step review (automated checks + human review) before publishing.

Each disclosure shows source links and date.

If users spot what they believe to be an error, they can use “Report an issue” in the admin/settings panel or email info@yourboycottlist.com with the link and details.

The aim is to resolve or respond within 10 business days.

Are you politically neutral?

No. Your Boycott List is values-explicit: the technology prioritizes disclosures related to anti-democratic, authoritarian, and rights-eroding agendas. In the United States today that often means surfacing ties many users associate with Trump-aligned policies. We will not accept payment to suppress unfavorable disclosures or to boost favorable ones. Over time, our methodology document will be public and expanded with community input.

Do you list ethical alternatives? How are they chosen?

Yes. This is one of our main objectives! Alternatives must meet clear baseline criteria (e.g., labor practices, verified ownership, public stance/track record). This starts with a curated list and expand via:

• Nonprofit partners working on these issues

• Independent researchers and scholars

• Open submissions (with evidence)

In the long term we aim, through Democratize Ventures which leads this project, to create an Y Combinator style accelerator for social impact alternatives to unethical tools and platforms. If we have an affiliate relationship with an alternative, we will label it. Ranking is independent of whether there’s an affiliate link.

Will you use my data to drive investments?

Our stance is user respect first. The product works primarily from curated, public-source datasets. Any telemetry is minimal and optional (e.g., a thumbs-up vote on platform interest). We will listen when users suggest alternatives. But we do not and will not sell personal data. If we ever ask to collect additional signals, it will be opt-in, clearly explained, and used to improve ethical alternatives or product quality—not to profile you.

What permissions does the Chrome extension need?

We keep permissions as minimal as possible to render overlays and fetch disclosures:

Likely: activeTab/tabs, storage, limited webNavigation/scripting to insert the banner/overlay only on relevant pages.

We don’t read your saved passwords, emails, or private files.

We don’t “track your browsing history” beyond what’s necessary to display relevant disclosures in-page.

A full list of permissions appears on the Chrome Web Store listing.

Will this slow down my browsing?

We aim for lightweight. The extension uses cached, pre-vetted lookups and fast matching. Expect minimal impact (milliseconds). You can pause on site or disable/enable anytime via your browser.

Which platforms are supported?

Now: Chrome (desktop) in beta.

Next candidates: Firefox, Edge, Safari, Android/iOS expressions.

Use the thumbs-up vote in our “Get the App” panel to vote on what you think we should build next.

I’m seeing a “beta” banner. What does that mean?

You’re using a pre-release build. Things may change rapidly, and you might see the occasional bug. You can join the beta with an invite code and follow the install steps. We welcome feedback—send it via the in-product link or info@yourboycottlist.com.

.How much does it cost?

We’re testing a simple $5 one-time price for the Chrome extension at launch (subject to change as we learn). Other platform expressions (e.g., mobile) may be priced similarly. We’ll always keep pricing clear and fair.

Where does my money go?

A portion of every dollar supports:

• Data quality & verification (researchers, audits, updates)

• Operations (hosting, security, accessibility)

• Aspirational accelerator: we plan to build a “Y Combinator for Justice-Aligned Platforms” to fund/mentor alternatives. We’ll publish quarterly transparency notes on allocation.

Do you accept donations?

Yes. We offer “pay-what-you-can” options to subsidize free access for those who need it and to accelerate the ecosystem we hope to build. We’ll label donations clearly and report on their use.

Can businesses/brands appeal a disclosure?

Yes. If you represent a company listed in our dataset and believe a disclosure is inaccurate or lacks context:

Email info@yourboycottlist.com with subject “Appeal: [Company]”

Include links to primary documents or official statements.

We’ll review within 10 business days and update or annotate as appropriate.

Edits and outcomes appear in our public changelog. But note that we are not a news source. We simply relay publicly available and disclosed information or journalism. We do not promise any changes to our data after review.

Could this be used to harass individuals?

We prohibit and condone using Your Boycott List for harassment or abuse. That is not what will make a difference or make the product effective. Boycotts work. So the focus is on corporate structures, financial ties, and products, not doxxing or personal intimidation. We will remove content that targets individuals outside legitimate public roles or violates our standards.

Are you affiliated with the companies you flag (e.g., Amazon)?

No. We are not affiliated with Amazon, Google, or any other shopping platform we overlay. Trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Is this financial or legal advice?

No. This is contextual information and consumer advocacy—not investment, financial, or legal advice. Always do your own research. We offer source links to get you started.

How do I install / uninstall?

Install (beta): Use our invite flow to download the test build, go to chrome://extensions/ → Developer mode → Load unpacked.

Uninstall: chrome://extensions/ → locate Your Boycott List → Remove.

When we publish to the Chrome Web Store, installation will be one click.

How do I suggest a correction or new disclosure?

Use “Report an issue” in the overlay or email info@yourboycottlist.com with links to evidence. For new product/brand ties, cite primary sources when possible.

Can researchers/journalists access the dataset?

We plan to provide read-only access to portions of our dataset via an API or downloads, with clear licensing and attribution. Until then, contact info@yourboycottlist.com

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What’s your policy on affiliate links and conflicts?

If an alternative includes an affiliate link, we will aim to label it clearly.

Ranking does not depend on affiliate status.

We publish a conflicts registry in our transparency notes.

What about accessibility?

We will aim as we grow for WCAG-minded overlays: keyboard navigation, appropriate contrast, and “reduce motion” support. If something doesn’t work with your assistive tech, email info@yourboycottlist.com.

International support?

We’re U.S.-first at launch (data sources, politics, brands). As we expand, we will investigate adding country-specific datasets and adapt the methodology with local experts.

How do you handle sensitive or disputed information?

We prefer primary, verifiable sources; we avoid rumor or single-source claims.

If a claim is credibly disputed, we mark it and show both the claim and the counter-evidence.

When a claim is withdrawn or disproven, we remove or correct and log the change.

Will you ever “sell out” or get captured by the brands you cover?

We’re building structural safeguards:

Methodology & policy docs are public and versioned.

Conflicts registry and affiliate labeling.

A planned advisory council with independence and publishable minutes.

If these promises change, we’ll state it plainly and give you choices.

Why the patriotic framing (i.e. red, white, and blue in your brand colors)?

Because patriotism belongs to everyone. Choosing not to fund oppression and supporting ethical alternatives is a pro-democracy act. Look no further than the Boston Tea Party. We’re reclaiming that space openly.

What’s on the roadmap?

Short term: Chrome stable release, richer disclosures, more alternatives, smoother performance, and direct install from the Web Store.

Next: Additional browsers, platform apps (Android/iOS variants), and public API.

Aspirational: Launch the accelerator, sourced from nonprofits, open submissions, and young builders shut out of the current market.

How do I contact you?

General: info@yourboycottlist.com

Corrections/Appeals: info@yourboycottlist.com

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Press/Partnerships: info@yourboycottlist.com

One more thing

Don’t pay to support a world you won’t love living in. Or people who don’t want you to live freely (or at all). Our tech will help you choose differently—every day.