diff --git a/src/routes/events/[event_id]/(badges)/badges/[badge_id]/ae_comp__badge_print_controls.svelte b/src/routes/events/[event_id]/(badges)/badges/[badge_id]/ae_comp__badge_print_controls.svelte
index 5ca1b933..fa653623 100644
--- a/src/routes/events/[event_id]/(badges)/badges/[badge_id]/ae_comp__badge_print_controls.svelte
+++ b/src/routes/events/[event_id]/(badges)/badges/[badge_id]/ae_comp__badge_print_controls.svelte
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
     import { ae_api, ae_loc } from '$lib/stores/ae_stores';
     import { events_func } from '$lib/ae_events_functions';
     import { browser } from '$app/environment';
-    import { Pencil, Check, X, LoaderCircle, ChevronDown, Printer, RotateCcw } from 'lucide-svelte';
+    import { Pencil, Check, X, LoaderCircle, ChevronDown, Printer, RotateCcw, Info } from 'lucide-svelte';
 
     interface Props {
         event_id: string;
@@ -310,6 +310,17 @@
             }
         });
     });
+
+    // TC modal ref for the lead scanning terms & conditions dialog
+    let tc_dialog_ref: HTMLDialogElement | undefined;
+
+    // allow_tracking accordion auto-expands to show the checkbox whenever the
+    // preference is enabled — even with no field being edited — so the current
+    // state is always visible at a glance. Closes while another field is open.
+    let allow_tracking_open = $derived(
+        active_field === 'allow_tracking' ||
+        (active_field === null && $lq__event_badge_obj?.allow_tracking === true)
+    );
 </script>
 
 <!-- ============================================================
@@ -686,7 +697,7 @@
                 {#if active_field === 'allow_tracking'}<ChevronDown size="12" />{:else}<Pencil size="12" />{/if}
             </button>
         </div>
-        <div class="ctrl-accordion" class:open={active_field === 'allow_tracking'}>
+        <div class="ctrl-accordion" class:open={allow_tracking_open}>
             <div class="ctrl-accordion-inner">
                 <div id="field-form-allow-tracking" class="px-2 pb-2 pt-1.5 border-t border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-gray-800">
                     <label class="flex items-center gap-2 cursor-pointer select-none">
@@ -700,11 +711,44 @@
                         />
                         <span class="text-xs">Allow exhibitor lead scanning</span>
                     </label>
-                    {@render field_actions(
-                        'allow_tracking',
-                        () => save_field('allow_tracking', { allow_tracking: edit_allow_tracking }),
-                        () => cancel_field('allow_tracking')
-                    )}
+                    <!-- Inline actions — not shared snippet because this field adds a TC info button -->
+                    <div class="flex gap-2 mt-2">
+                        <button
+                            type="button"
+                            class="btn btn-sm flex-1"
+                            class:preset-filled-primary={!field_save_status['allow_tracking'] || field_save_status['allow_tracking'] === 'idle'}
+                            class:preset-filled-success={field_save_status['allow_tracking'] === 'done'}
+                            class:preset-tonal-error={field_save_status['allow_tracking'] === 'error'}
+                            disabled={field_save_status['allow_tracking'] === 'saving'}
+                            onclick={() => save_field('allow_tracking', { allow_tracking: edit_allow_tracking })}
+                            title="Save changes"
+                            aria-label="Save changes"
+                        >
+                            {#if field_save_status['allow_tracking'] === 'saving'}
+                                <LoaderCircle size="14" class="animate-spin mr-1" /> Saving…
+                            {:else if field_save_status['allow_tracking'] === 'done'}
+                                <Check size="14" class="mr-1" /> Saved
+                            {:else if field_save_status['allow_tracking'] === 'error'}
+                                Error — retry
+                            {:else}
+                                <Check size="14" class="mr-1" /> Save
+                            {/if}
+                        </button>
+                        <button
+                            type="button"
+                            class="btn btn-sm preset-tonal-surface"
+                            onclick={() => cancel_field('allow_tracking')}
+                            title="Cancel"
+                            aria-label="Cancel editing"
+                        ><X size="14" /></button>
+                        <button
+                            type="button"
+                            class="btn btn-sm preset-tonal-surface shrink-0"
+                            onclick={() => tc_dialog_ref?.showModal()}
+                            title="View lead scanning terms & conditions"
+                            aria-label="View lead scanning terms and conditions"
+                        ><Info size="14" /></button>
+                    </div>
                 </div>
             </div>
         </div>
@@ -832,6 +876,54 @@
 
 </div>
 
+<!-- ============================================================
+     Lead scanning Terms & Conditions modal
+     Native <dialog> (showModal) for accessibility — blocks page,
+     traps focus, closable via Escape key or the buttons below.
+     Clicking the backdrop (outside the content box) also closes.
+     ============================================================ -->
+<dialog
+    bind:this={tc_dialog_ref}
+    class="rounded-xl shadow-2xl p-0 w-full max-w-md bg-white dark:bg-gray-900 border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700"
+    onclick={(e) => { if (e.target === tc_dialog_ref) tc_dialog_ref?.close(); }}
+>
+    <div class="p-5 max-h-[80vh] overflow-y-auto">
+        <div class="flex items-start justify-between gap-3 mb-4">
+            <h2 class="text-base font-semibold leading-snug">
+                Lead Scanning — Terms &amp; Conditions
+            </h2>
+            <button
+                type="button"
+                class="btn btn-xs preset-tonal-surface shrink-0 mt-0.5"
+                onclick={() => tc_dialog_ref?.close()}
+                aria-label="Close"
+            ><X size="13" /></button>
+        </div>
+        <div class="text-sm space-y-3 text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300">
+            <p>
+                By enabling lead scanning on this badge, you agree to the following:
+            </p>
+            <ul class="list-disc pl-5 space-y-1.5 text-[13px]">
+                <li>Exhibitors and sponsors may scan your badge barcode to capture your contact information.</li>
+                <li>Information collected may include your name, professional title, organization, and location as shown on your badge.</li>
+                <li>Each exhibitor may use this information to follow up with you after the event for business or promotional purposes.</li>
+                <li>Every exhibitor is individually responsible for handling your data in compliance with applicable privacy laws (including GDPR and CCPA where applicable).</li>
+                <li>Disabling this option prevents future scans; it does not erase data already collected by exhibitors prior to the change.</li>
+            </ul>
+            <p class="text-[11px] text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400 border-t border-gray-100 dark:border-gray-800 pt-2 mt-1">
+                This preference may be updated at any time by event staff at the registration desk.
+            </p>
+        </div>
+        <div class="mt-4 flex justify-end">
+            <button
+                type="button"
+                class="btn btn-sm preset-filled-primary"
+                onclick={() => tc_dialog_ref?.close()}
+            >Got it</button>
+        </div>
+    </div>
+</dialog>
+
 <style>
     /* ---- Field card: visual "zoom" (elevation + ring) on the active card ----
        box-shadow is used so the effect doesn't affect layout (no reflow).
@@ -923,4 +1015,10 @@
             transform: none;
         }
     }
+
+    /* Native <dialog> backdrop — dimmed + blurred overlay */
+    dialog::backdrop {
+        background: rgb(0 0 0 / 0.55);
+        backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
+    }
 </style>