Acronyms Dictionary
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