<h1>E commerce platforms self declare platforms free from dark patterns under prevention and regulation guidelines, following internal or third party audits.</h1> Twenty six e commerce platforms submitted self declarations confirming compliance with the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns after conducting internal or third party audits to identify and remove prohibited manipulative user interface designs. The Guidelines proscribe thirteen specific dark patterns-such as false urgency, subscription traps, drip pricing and disguised advertisements-and platforms have committed to remediate any identified instances to align their design and billing practices with consumer protection objectives.