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Terms of Service

ToS skeleton – use, content, liability, termination

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How to use: Sites and apps. The acceptable-use and limitation sections are what lawyers actually negotiate.

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Terms of Service

Skeleton only – a structural format, not legal advice. Have a qualified lawyer review before publishing anything binding.

Effective date: YYYY-MM-DD Operator: [legal entity name], [address] Contact: [email]

1. Agreement

By using [service] you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the service.

2. The service

[What the service does, plainly.]

  • Changes: we may modify or discontinue features with [notice terms]
  • Availability: [no-uptime-guarantee language or committed SLA ref]

3. Your account

  • Eligibility: [age / jurisdiction requirements]
  • You are responsible for: [credential security, activity under your account]
  • We may suspend accounts that: [abuse / violate terms / break law]

4. Acceptable use

You may not:

  • [illegal activity]
  • [abuse / scraping / interference]
  • [IP infringement]
  • [prohibited content categories]

5. Content & IP

  • Your content: [you retain ownership; license you grant us to operate]
  • Our IP: [trademarks, code, branding remain ours]
  • Feedback: [license for suggestions]

6. Payment (if applicable)

ItemTerm
Billing[period, renewal]
Refunds[policy]
Price changes[N days notice]
Cancellation[how]

7. Disclaimers

The service is provided "as is" – [warranty disclaimers per your jurisdiction].

8. Limitation of liability

[Cap type: fees paid in N months / statutory maximums.]

9. Termination

  • You may stop at any time: [how to delete account]
  • We may terminate for: [breach / abuse / non-payment]
  • Effect: [what happens to data and access]

10. Governing law & disputes

  • Governing law: [jurisdiction]
  • Disputes: [courts / arbitration / class-action terms]

11. Changes to these terms

We will notify [email / in-app / N days] before changes take effect. Continued use after that date is acceptance.

12. Miscellaneous

Entire agreement / severability / assignment / force majeure / waiver – [standard clauses per counsel].

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