The Terms of Use of a website (“Terms”) are a set of legal provisions set out by the owner of a website. They contain the terms and conditions that govern the activities of visitors to a given website and the relationship between users and the owner of the website.
The Terms must be tailored to the specific needs and nature of each website. For example, a website that offers products to customers via e-commerce will require Terms that will be different from the Terms of a website that merely provides information.
The terms and conditions protect the site owner from potential legal risk.
- What should website Terms of Use generally include?
- Who can use your site; what are the requirements to set up an account (if applicable)
Key Terms of Business offered to customers
- Payment Methods (Credit/Debit Cards, PayPal, Cash Payment etc.)
- Retaining the right to change the offer
- Guarantees and liability for services and products
- Intellectual Property Law, Copyrights and Logos
- The right to suspend or delete your user account
Release from liability
Limitation of liability
- The right to change and modify the Terms
- Priority in law and dispute resolution
Contact details
- For more information on creating Terms of Use for your website, check out this article .
- The explanations and information provided in this text are intended only as general definitions and examples. This article should not be considered legal advice or as a recommendation on how to actually proceed. We recommend that you seek legal advice to help you understand the idea of the Terms of Use and facilitate their development.