Terms of use

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Terms of Use

Terms of Use (pronunciation: /tɜːmz ɒv juːz/), also known as Terms of Service or Terms and Conditions, are legal agreements between a company or website and the user. These terms outline the rules and guidelines for using a particular service or website.

Etymology

The term "Terms of Use" originates from the legal field, where it is used to describe the conditions under which a service or product can be used. The term is often used in the context of online services, where it refers to the legal agreement that users must accept before using a service.

Related Terms

  • User Agreement: A legal document that details the terms and conditions that govern the use of a service by a user.
  • Privacy Policy: A statement or legal document that discloses some or all of the ways a party gathers, uses, discloses, and manages a customer's data.
  • End User License Agreement (EULA): A legal contract between a software application author or publisher and the user of that application.
  • Disclaimer: A statement intended to specify or delimit the scope of rights and obligations that may be exercised and enforced by parties in a legally recognized relationship.

Usage

Terms of Use are typically used by companies and websites to protect themselves from legal liability. They outline the rules and guidelines for using a service or website, and often include sections on user responsibilities, privacy, and dispute resolution. Users are usually required to agree to the Terms of Use before they can use a service or website.

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