Scarcity Tactics
A dark pattern where availability is falsely limited to pressure users into making a purchase.
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“long-term satisfaction”
Trick Cancellation
A dark pattern where the cancellation process is intentionally complicated to discourage users from canceling.
Cross-Selling
The practice of selling additional products or services to an existing customer.
Brand Promise
The commitment a brand makes to its customers about the quality and experience they can expect.
Forced Continuity
A dark pattern where a free trial ends and the user is automatically charged without warning.
Tiny Habits
A behavior change method that encourages the adoption of small, easy-to-do habits that can lead to larger, sustainable behavior changes.
Hidden Subscription
A dark pattern where users are unknowingly signed up for a recurring subscription.
Continuous Reinforcement
A schedule of reinforcement where a desired behavior is reinforced every time it occurs, promoting quick learning and behavior maintenance.
Risk Management
The process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential threats that could impact the success of a digital product, including usability issues, technical failures, and user data security.