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TOS

Definition

Terms of Service. Rules by which one must agree to abide in order to use a service.

Deep Dive

TOS (also known as Terms and Conditions) is a legal agreement between a service provider and a person who wants to use that service. The person must agree to abide by the rules in order to use the offered service.

Examples & Use Cases

  • 1Checking the "I agree to the TOS" box when signing up for a new app
  • 2A social media platform updating its TOS to change how it handles user data
  • 3A company's legal team ensuring the TOS protects the business from liability

Related Terms

Privacy PolicyComplianceContract

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