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Terms of Service Generator

Generate free Terms of Service (ToS) for your website or app. Covers user obligations, intellectual property, disclaimers, and liability limits. Compliant with standard web practices.

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Step 2: Governing Law
Step 3: Features & Content
Step 4: Dispute Resolution
Step 5: Custom Clauses (Optional)
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Terms of Service
[Site Name] · June 16, 2026
Terms Summary
Governing LawCalifornia, US
Minimum Age13 years
User AccountsYes
User ContentNo
Paid FeaturesNo
Refund PolicyN/A
Dispute ResolutionCourts / litigation
DMCA PolicyNot included
TERMS OF SERVICE Last Updated: June 16, 2026 PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING OUR SERVICE. 1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS By accessing or using our website and any related services (collectively, the "Service") operated by [COMPANY NAME] ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access or use the Service. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. Your continued use of the Service following posting of any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes. 2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE [COMPANY NAME] provides an online platform and tools (the "Service"). We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without liability. 3. USER ACCOUNTS 3.1 Registration. To access certain features, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to keep it updated. 3.2 Account Security. You are responsible for safeguarding your password and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use at: [EMAIL] 3.3 Account Termination. We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties. 4. PERMITTED USE AND RESTRICTIONS You may use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to: (a) Use the Service in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law or regulation (b) Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, spam, or promotional material (c) Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or entity (d) Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service or related systems (e) Interfere with or disrupt the integrity, security, or performance of the Service (f) Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Service without written permission (g) Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the Service (h) Collect personal information about other users without their consent INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY The Service and its original content (excluding User Content), features, software, and functionality are owned by [COMPANY NAME] and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Service without express written permission. MINIMUM AGE You must be at least 13 years of age to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. If you are under 13, you may not use the Service under any circumstances. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE COMPANY, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING UNDER THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF $100 OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM. INDEMNIFICATION You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless [COMPANY NAME] and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from (a) your use of the Service, (b) your User Content, (c) your violation of these Terms, or (d) your violation of any third-party rights. DISPUTE RESOLUTION Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in the State of California, United States. You irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of those courts. GOVERNING LAW These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. CHANGES TO TERMS We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, where appropriate, by sending an email or posting a notice on the Service. Your continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance. TERMINATION We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. CONTACT For questions about these Terms, contact us at: [COMPANY NAME] Email: [EMAIL]

Terms of Service Document Structure

TERMS OF SERVICE

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
   — How users agree (by using the site)
   — Age requirements

2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
   — What your product/service does
   — Modifications & availability

3. USER ACCOUNTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
   — Account creation, security, termination
   — Prohibited conduct

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
   — Your IP rights (logo, content, code)
   — User-generated content license

5. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
   — "As is" / "as available" service
   — No guarantee of accuracy

6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
   — Cap on damages
   — Excluded types of harm

7. GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTE RESOLUTION
8. PRIVACY POLICY REFERENCE
9. CHANGES TO TERMS
10. CONTACT INFORMATION

Key Fields Explained

FieldWhat it means
Service NameThe name of your website, app, or platform
Company NameYour legal entity or operating name
JurisdictionState/country whose laws govern the agreement
Effective DateWhen these terms take effect
Contact EmailHow users can reach you with questions or complaints
Liability CapMaximum dollar amount of damages you accept responsibility for

Note: Terms of Service agreements are more enforceable when users are required to actively accept them (e.g. a checkbox during signup) rather than just being told "by using this site you agree."

Quick Reference

TermWhat it meansExample
Acceptance MechanismHow users agree to your terms (click-wrap vs. browse-wrap)Checkbox: "I agree to the Terms of Service"
Disclaimer of WarrantiesStatement that the service is provided "as is" without guarantees"We make no warranty that the service will be error-free"
Limitation of LiabilityCap on the damages a user can claim from youLimited to fees paid in the prior 12 months
IndemnificationUser agrees to cover your legal costs for their violationsUser indemnifies company for UGC copyright claims
Governing LawWhich jurisdiction's courts and laws applyLaws of the State of California, USA
Arbitration ClauseRequires disputes to go to arbitration instead of courtBinding arbitration under AAA rules

About the Terms of Service Generator

Terms of Service (also called Terms and Conditions or Terms of Use) is a legally binding agreement between you and every person who uses your website or application. It defines what users can and cannot do, what rights you retain over your platform and content, and how disputes will be resolved. The Terms of Service Generator helps you create a solid foundational document in minutes.

A well-written ToS protects your business in several important ways: it limits your liability exposure, protects your intellectual property from being scraped or republished without permission, lets you terminate accounts of abusive users, and establishes which jurisdiction handles disputes — saving you from defending lawsuits in distant locations.

The enforceability of Terms of Service depends on how users accept them. "Click-wrap" agreements — where users must actively check a box or click "I Agree" — are the most enforceable. "Browse-wrap" agreements — where a footer link says "by using this site you agree" — offer weaker protection. For any service that processes payments, personal data, or user content, the effort to implement click-wrap acceptance is well worth it.

How to Use the Terms of Service Generator

  1. 1

    Enter your service details

    Provide your company or website name, the nature of the service you offer, and the country/state whose laws will govern the agreement. These basics are embedded throughout the document.

  2. 2

    Describe user account rules

    Specify whether your service requires user accounts, the minimum age requirement (typically 13 or 18 depending on jurisdiction), and what users are prohibited from doing on your platform.

  3. 3

    Define intellectual property scope

    Clarify who owns what: your content (all rights reserved) and any user-generated content (specify if you need a license to display/distribute it). This section protects your brand and content.

  4. 4

    Set liability limits and disclaimers

    Choose your disclaimer language and liability cap. Most services disclaim all warranties and limit liability to the amount the user paid in the past 12 months — or $100, whichever is greater.

  5. 5

    Add contact information and finalize

    Include a contact email for legal notices and questions. Publish the ToS on a public URL, link to it in your site footer, and display it during signup. Update the "last modified" date whenever you make changes.

When Do You Need a Terms of Service Generator?

Launching a website or app

Any public-facing website, SaaS product, mobile app, or marketplace should have Terms of Service before accepting users.

Running an online store

E-commerce sites need ToS to cover purchase rules, returns, shipping liability, and dispute resolution.

User-generated content platforms

Blogs, forums, social platforms, or any site where users post content need clear IP and moderation terms.

Mobile app submission

Apple App Store and Google Play require apps to have a valid Terms of Service and Privacy Policy before approval.

Updating outdated terms

If your ToS is more than 2–3 years old or your business model has changed, refresh it with current clauses.

Pro Tips

Host your Terms of Service at a permanent URL (e.g. yoursite.com/terms) and never change that URL — link to it in your footer, signup forms, and email footers so there is a consistent, citable reference.

Add a "Changes to These Terms" clause and send users an email notice before significant changes take effect — this strengthens enforceability and builds user trust compared to silent updates.

If your service is available in the EU, your ToS must comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA) and cannot simply exclude all liability for consumer harm — have EU-facing terms reviewed by a local attorney.

Be specific about prohibited conduct. Vague language like "do not misuse the service" is harder to enforce than an explicit list: no scraping, no automated bots, no circumventing access controls.

Legal Disclaimer

The Terms of Service Generator generates template documents for general informational and educational purposes only. The generated document is not a substitute for advice from a qualified attorney and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Document enforceability depends on the laws of your jurisdiction, how the document is executed, and the specific facts of your situation. For legal matters involving significant financial value, property rights, employment, or personal rights, consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before relying on any template document.

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