WEBSITE TERMS OF SERVICE / TERMS AND CONDITIONS
THIS AGREEMENT is made effective as of [Effective Date], BETWEEN:
[Website Owner Name], with a principal place of business at [Owner Address] (“Owner”, “we”, “us”, or “our”),
AND
Each user (“User”, “you”, or “your”) who accesses or uses the website located at [Website URL] (“Website”).
WHEREAS
- The Owner operates the Website to provide [brief description of website purpose, e.g., “information and services related to [industry/topic]”];
- Users wish to access and use the Website subject to these terms.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
1.1 By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, you must not use the Website.
2. ELIGIBILITY
2.1 You must be at least [Minimum Age, e.g., 18] years old or have legal capacity to enter into this agreement.
3. USE OF THE WEBSITE
3.1 You may use the Website for lawful purposes only.
3.2 You agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations;
- Infringe on the rights of others;
- Upload or transmit viruses or malicious code;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems;
- Use the Website for fraudulent or misleading purposes.
4. ACCOUNTS AND REGISTRATION
4.1 Some features may require you to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information.
4.2 You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account.
5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
5.1 All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of the Owner or its licensors.
5.2 You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without prior written consent from the Owner.
6. USER CONTENT
6.1 You may submit content (such as comments, reviews, or uploads) to the Website (“User Content”).
6.2 By submitting User Content, you grant the Owner a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your User Content in connection with the Website.
6.3 You represent that you own or have the right to submit any User Content and that it does not violate any laws or third-party rights.
7. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
7.1 The Website may contain links to third-party websites. The Owner is not responsible for the content or practices of any third-party sites.
8. DISCLAIMERS
8.1 The Website is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
8.2 The Owner does not guarantee that the Website will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted.
9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
9.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Owner is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website.
10. INDEMNIFICATION
10.1 You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Owner from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Website or your violation of these Terms.
11. TERMINATION
11.1 The Owner may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, with or without notice, for any reason.
11.2 Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease.
12. CHANGES TO TERMS
12.1 The Owner may update these Terms at any time. Changes become effective upon posting on the Website.
12.2 Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
13. GOVERNING LAW
13.1 These Terms are governed by the laws of [Governing Law State/Country], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
14. CONTACT INFORMATION
14.1 For questions about these Terms, please contact us at [Contact Email Address] or [Contact Phone Number].
15. SEVERABILITY
15.1 If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
16.1 These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the Owner regarding the use of the Website.
Disclaimer
This document is a template and may not be suitable for all situations. The parties should consult with legal counsel before relying on or using this agreement.
SIGNATURE
By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service.
[Website Owner Name]
Signature: ___________________________
Name: [Authorized Signatory Name]
Title: [Title]
Date: [Date]
