🌐 Website Terms of Service Template — Free Template

Terms of service for a website or app, adopted by the operator and accepted by users. Covers eligibility, accounts, acceptable use, intellectual property, user content, paid features, disclaimers, limits on liability, termination, changes and disputes.

Who needs this

Businesses and creators running a website, web app or mobile app that people sign up for, post to or buy from.

What it covers

• Acceptance and eligibility (minimum age)
• Accounts and security
• Acceptable use rules
• Your IP and user content license
• Paid features and billing (optional)
• Disclaimers and limitation of liability
• Suspension and termination
• Changes to the terms
• Governing law and disputes

Template clauses

1. Acceptance of These Terms

These Terms govern your access to and use of {{service_name}} at {{service_url}} (the "Service"), operated by the Operator. By accessing or using the Service, or by clicking to accept these Terms, you agree to them. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Eligibility and Accounts

You must be at least {{min_age}} years old to use the Service. If you create an account, you must provide accurate information, keep your login credentials confidential and tell us promptly about any unauthorized use. You are responsible for activity under your account.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree not to: (a) break any law or infringe anyone's rights; (b) upload malware or interfere with the Service's operation or security; (c) access the Service by automated means except as we permit; (d) attempt to gain unauthorized access to any account or system; or (e) use the Service to harass, defraud or mislead others.

4. Intellectual Property and User Content

The Service and its content, other than content you submit, are owned by the Operator or its licensors. You keep ownership of content you submit ("User Content") and grant the Operator a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, display and process it solely to operate and improve the Service. You confirm you have the rights needed to submit your User Content.

5. Paid Features

{{#when has_paid_features=yes}}Some features require payment. Prices, billing frequency and renewal terms are shown before you buy. {{billing_terms}} You can cancel as described at the point of purchase or in your account settings.{{/when}}{{#when has_paid_features=no}}The Service is currently provided without charge. If paid features are introduced, their terms will be shown before you buy.{{/when}}

6. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE OPERATOR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. Some jurisdictions do not allow these disclaimers, so they may not apply to you.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE OPERATOR WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND ITS TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM RELATING TO THE SERVICE IS LIMITED TO {{liability_cap}}. Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited by law.

8. Suspension and Termination

You may stop using the Service at any time. The Operator may suspend or end your access if you materially breach these Terms or if needed to protect the Service or other users. Sections 4, 6, 7 and 10 survive termination.

9. Changes to These Terms

The Operator may update these Terms. Material changes will be posted with a new effective date and, where required, communicated to you in advance. Continued use after the effective date means you accept the updated Terms.

10. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of {{governing_law}}, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. {{#when dispute_method=court}}Disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in {{court_location}}, unless the law of your place of residence gives you the right to bring claims elsewhere.{{/when}}{{#when dispute_method=arbitration}}Disputes shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration seated in {{arbitration_location}}, except that either party may bring an individual claim in small-claims court. Consumer arbitration terms may be limited by applicable law.{{/when}}

11. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent to {{contact_email}}.

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