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Website Terms of Use

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?

  1. Who can use your site; what are the requirements to set up an account (if applicable)

  2. Key Terms of Business offered to customers

  3. Payment Methods (Credit/Debit Cards, PayPal, Cash Payment etc.)

  4. Retaining the right to change the offer

  5. Guarantees and liability for services and products

  6. Intellectual Property Law, Copyrights and Logos

  7. The right to suspend or delete your user account

  8. Release from liability

  9. Limitation of liability

  10. The right to change and modify the Terms

  11. Priority in law and dispute resolution

  12. Contact details

For more information on creating Terms of Use for your website, please see 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.

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