Terms Of Use

Last updated: [Date]

Welcome to [Project Name] (the “Service”), operated by [Company Name] (“we”, “us”, or “our”).

By accessing or using the Service, you (“you” or “user”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (the “Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

Note: This document is a sample template for testing and development purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.


1. Eligibility

By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction.
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
  • You will use the Service in compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

2. Account Registration

To access certain features of the Service, you may need to create an account.

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information.
  • Keep your login credentials secure and not share them with others.
  • Notify us immediately at [Contact Email] of any unauthorized use of your account or security breach.

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.


3. Use of the Service

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Use the Service in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service, other accounts, or systems.
  • Use the Service to transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service.
  • Use the Service to harass, abuse, or harm others.

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your access to the Service for any violation of these Terms.


4. User Content

You may submit, upload, or otherwise make available content through the Service (“User Content”).

By providing User Content, you:

  • Grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in connection with operating and improving the Service.
  • Represent and warrant that you have all rights necessary to provide the User Content and to grant the above license.
  • Agree that your User Content will not:
    • Infringe any third-party rights (including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights).
    • Contain illegal, harmful, abusive, hateful, or otherwise objectionable material.

We may, but are not obligated to, monitor, edit, or remove User Content at our sole discretion.


5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all materials, content, and features of the Service (including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, software, and code) are owned by [Company Name] or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.

You agree not to:

  • Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service or included software.
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code, except as permitted by law.

You may use the Service only as expressly permitted by these Terms.


6. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us.

We are not responsible for:

  • The content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
  • Any damages or losses arising from your use of such third-party resources.

You access third-party websites and services at your own risk and should review their terms and privacy policies.


7. Payments and Subscriptions (If Applicable)

Some parts of the Service may be offered on a paid basis (“Paid Services”).

By choosing to purchase Paid Services, you agree to:

  • Pay all applicable fees indicated at the time of purchase.
  • Provide accurate and complete billing information.
  • Authorize us or our payment processors to charge your payment method.

Unless otherwise stated:

  • Fees are non-refundable.
  • Subscriptions renew automatically at the end of each billing cycle unless canceled in accordance with the instructions provided in the Service.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether 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, secure, or error-free.
  • Any defects or errors will be corrected.
  • Any content or information obtained through the Service will be accurate, reliable, or complete.

You use the Service at your own risk.


9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, [Company Name], its affiliates, and their respective directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages,
  • Loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses,

arising out of or related to:

  • Your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Service,
  • Any conduct or content of any third party,
  • Any content obtained from the Service.

In no event shall our total liability to you exceed the amount you have paid to us for the Service in the last 12 months, if any.


10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless [Company Name], its affiliates, and their respective directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of the Service,
  • Your violation of these Terms,
  • Your violation of any rights of another person or entity.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause or notice, including if we reasonably believe that you have violated these Terms.

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Service will cease immediately.
  • Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (such as intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification) will continue to apply.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Country/State], without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [City, Country/State].


13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

If changes are material, we may provide additional notice (e.g., by email or through the Service).

Your continued use of the Service after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.


14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, you can contact us at:

  • Email: [Contact Email]
  • Website: [Website URL]
  • Address: [Company Address]

Reminder: This is a sample Terms of Use in Markdown for testing and development. Please consult a qualified legal professional before using it in production.

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