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Terms of Service Agreement
Free terms of service template for a website or app — user obligations, limitations of liability, and account terms.
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This free terms of service agreement covers 1. Using the Service, 2. Acceptable Use, 3. User Content (if applicable), 4. Payment (if applicable), 5. Intellectual Property with 7 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for individuals and small businesses handling a straightforward legal document themselves needing a clear, professional document without commissioning custom legal drafting for a routine situation. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Terms of Service
Effective Date: [Date]
Welcome to [Company Name] ("we," "us"). By using [Website/App Name] (the "Service"), you agree to these Terms of Service.
1. Using the Service
You must be at least [Age] to use the Service. You're responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and for all activity under it.
2. Acceptable Use
You agree not to: [violate any law, infringe others' rights, attempt to disrupt the Service, misuse others' data — list prohibited conduct relevant to your product].
3. User Content (if applicable)
[If users submit content: describe ownership — typically the user retains ownership, and grants you a license to display/use it in connection with the Service.]
4. Payment (if applicable)
[Describe billing, subscription terms, and refund policy, or reference a separate Refund Policy.]
5. Intellectual Property
The Service, excluding user content, is owned by [Company Name] and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy or reproduce it without permission.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS," WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, [COMPANY NAME]'S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS.
8. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access for violating these Terms.
9. Governing Law and Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of [State/Country]. [Optional: arbitration clause, if desired.]
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms; continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.
Contact
Questions: [Email]
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If your service handles payments, health data, children's data, or operates across multiple countries (GDPR, CCPA, COPPA), you likely have additional legal obligations beyond a generic ToS — have a licensed attorney review your actual practices before publishing.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 11 standard sections: 1. Using the Service, 2. Acceptable Use, 3. User Content (if applicable), 4. Payment (if applicable), 5. Intellectual Property, 6. Disclaimer of Warranties, …
- 7 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
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- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Before involving a lawyer
A solid starting draft to review with counsel, or to use directly for a low-stakes situation.
FAQ
Is this terms of service agreement template really free?
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What does this terms of service agreement cover?
This legal template includes 1. Using the Service, 2. Acceptable Use, 3. User Content (if applicable), 4. Payment (if applicable). Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. This template reflects common practice, not your jurisdiction's specific requirements. Legal formalities (required language, witness or notarization rules, filing steps) differ by state and sometimes by county — confirm them with a licensed attorney before this document does any real work.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes. All 7 placeholder fields and every clause are editable right on the page — change what doesn't fit, then download an updated PDF anytime.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
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