Below are a couple of basic sample templates that are free to download and use.
The Templates offer some basic clauses which are included in a Terms & Conditions Agreement.
This is the proposed arrangement between the two parties. The offer is made at the beginning of the contract.
The Terms and Conditions need to convey that by continued use of the website, the user is agreeing to the Terms and Conditions.
There is something of value being swapped between the user and website. This is usually in the form of products and/or services and money.
Outline the terms of acceptable usage of the website. This includes the responsibilities of the user and any unacceptable use of the site
The intellectual property clause will help to protect all of your website content including the words, images, graphics and logos for example.
The governing law is the law which the agreement is managed under.
Terms of Service
These Terms govern your access to and use of _____________. Our Services are offered subject to your acceptance, without modification, of all of the terms and conditions contained herein and all other operating rules, policies (including, without limitation, _____________ Privacy Policy), and procedures that may be published from time to time by us.
You agree that we may automatically upgrade our Services, and the Agreement will apply to any upgrades.
Please read the Agreement carefully before accessing or using our Services. By accessing or using any part of our Services, you agree to become bound by the Agreement. If you do not agree to all the terms of the Agreement, then you may not access or use our Services.
Terms and Conditions (“Terms”)
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using __________.
Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service.
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the law of {state/country}
By accessing or using the Service you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms then you may not access the Service.
Acceptable Use
You must not use our website:
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