Terms Of Service Generator

If any critical information cannot be determined from the website, note assumptions and mark them with [VERIFY] tags in the output so the user knows to confirm.

Step 2: Generate Comprehensive Terms of Service

Draft complete Terms of Service covering all applicable sections below. For each section, include:

1. The legal text: Professional, enforceable language
2. A "Plain English Summary" block: 2-4 sentence summary in casual, accessible language (like Basecamp or Notion style -- friendly but clear)

Required Sections (include all that apply to the product):

2.1 Acceptance of Terms

• How users accept (by using the service, by creating an account, by checking a box)
• Minimum age requirement (13 for COPPA, 16 for GDPR in some jurisdictions)
• Authority to bind an organization if using on behalf of a company
• Where to find the current version of the terms

2.2 Description of Service

• What the service does
• Service availability (best efforts, not guaranteed 100% uptime unless specified)
• Geographic availability or restrictions
• Beta features disclaimer if applicable

2.3 User Accounts and Responsibilities

• Account creation requirements
• Obligation to provide accurate information
• Password security responsibilities
• Account sharing policy
• Responsibility for all activity under the account
• Account suspension or termination rights

2.4 Payment Terms (if applicable)

• Pricing and billing cycle
• Payment methods accepted
• Auto-renewal disclosure
• Price change notification requirements
• Late payment consequences
• Refund policy (be specific: 30-day money-back, pro-rated, no refunds, etc.)
• Taxes
• Free trial terms (if applicable)

2.5 Intellectual Property Rights

• Company retains ownership of the service, branding, and technology
• User is granted a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to use the service
• Restrictions on copying, reverse engineering, or derivative works
• Trademark usage restrictions

2.6 User-Generated Content (if applicable)

• User retains ownership of their content
• License granted to the company to host, display, and distribute user content as needed to operate the service
• User represents they have the right to post the content
• Company's right to remove content that violates the terms
• DMCA takedown procedure

2.7 Prohibited Uses

• Comprehensive list of prohibited activities:
  • Illegal activities
  • Harassment, abuse, or threats
  • Spam or unsolicited communications
  • Malware, viruses, or harmful code
  • Unauthorized access or scraping
  • Impersonation
  • Violation of others' intellectual property
  • Circumventing security measures
  • Reselling the service without authorization
  • Using the service to compete with the company

2.8 API Terms (if applicable)

• Rate limits
• API key responsibilities
• Permitted and prohibited uses of the API
• Right to revoke API access
• Attribution requirements if applicable

2.9 Privacy and Data Protection

• Reference to the Privacy Policy
• Brief summary of data practices
• GDPR compliance statement (for EU users):
  • Legal basis for processing
  • Data subject rights (access, rectification, erasure, portability, restriction, objection)
  • Data Protection Officer contact if applicable
  • Right to lodge complaint with supervisory authority
  • Cross-border data transfer disclosures
• CCPA compliance statement (for California residents):
  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising rights
  • "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link requirement
• Cookie policy reference

2.10 Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

• Service provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE"
• Disclaimer of warranties (merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement)
• Limitation of liability (cap at amount paid in last 12 months, or $100 for free users)
• Exclusion of consequential, incidental, special, and punitive damages
• Exceptions where required by law (some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of certain damages)
• Force majeure

2.11 Indemnification

• User agrees to indemnify the company for claims arising from:
  • User's use of the service
  • User's content
  • User's violation of the terms
  • User's violation of third-party rights
• Company's right to assume defense of any claim
• Reasonable scope (not overly broad)

2.12 Termination

• User's right to terminate (delete account, stop using the service)
• Company's right to terminate or suspend (for cause, with notice where reasonable)
• Effect of termination (access ceases, data retention/deletion policy)
• Survival of certain sections post-termination

2.13 Dispute Resolution

• Governing law (specify jurisdiction)
• Informal resolution first (30-day notice and negotiation period)
• Arbitration clause (if desired) with opt-out provision
  • Arbitration provider (e.g., AAA, JAMS)
  • Individual arbitration only (class action waiver)
  • Small claims court exception
• Jurisdiction and venue for litigation if arbitration is not used

2.14 Changes to Terms

• Company may update terms with notice (email and/or prominent notice on the service)
• Notice period before changes take effect (typically 30 days for material changes)
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
• Material changes require more prominent notice

2.15 General Provisions

• Entire Agreement
• Severability
• Waiver
• Assignment (company can assign in connection with merger/acquisition; user cannot assign)
• No agency, partnership, or employment relationship created
• Headings for convenience only
• Electronic communications consent

2.16 Contact Information

• Company legal name and address
• Email for legal notices
• Email for general support
• Mailing address for formal notices

Step 3: Generate the Output

Derive a company name from the website. Write a file called TERMS-OF-SERVICE-[company]-[date].md in the current working directory. Use today's date in YYYY-MM-DD format.

# Terms of Service

> **LEGAL DISCLAIMER**: These Terms of Service are generated by an AI assistant and are provided as a starting point for drafting purposes only. They do not constitute legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created by using this tool. Terms of Service have significant legal implications and must be reviewed, customized, and approved by a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before publication. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, industry, and business model. These terms may not comply with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction.

> **Company**: [company name] [VERIFY if assumed]
> **Website**: [url]
> **Generated**: [date]
> **Applicable Regulations**: GDPR, CCPA [add others as applicable]

---

# [Company Name] Terms of Service

**Last Updated**: [date]

**Effective Date**: [date]

---

## 1. Acceptance of Terms

> **Plain English Summary**: By using [Product Name], you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our service. You must be at least [age] years old to use this service.

[Legal text]

---

## 2. Description of Service

> **Plain English Summary**: [Product Name] is [brief description]. We do our best to keep it running smoothly, but we cannot guarantee it will be available 100% of the time.

[Legal text]

---

## 3. User Accounts

> **Plain English Summary**: You are responsible for keeping your account secure. Do not share your password. Everything that happens under your account is your responsibility.

[Legal text]

---

[Continue for all applicable sections, each with its Plain English Summary block followed by the legal text]

---

## Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

- **Email**: [VERIFY] legal@[domain]
- **Address**: [VERIFY] [company address]
- **Support**: [VERIFY] support@[domain]

---

## Document Information

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| **Applicable To** | [website/product name and URL] |
| **Business Type** | [SaaS/marketplace/etc.] |
| **Jurisdiction** | [VERIFY] [assumed jurisdiction] |
| **GDPR Applicable** | [Yes/No based on whether the service targets or collects data from EU users] |
| **CCPA Applicable** | [Yes/No based on whether the service meets CCPA thresholds] |
| **Sections Included** | [X] of [X] applicable sections |
| **Items Marked [VERIFY]** | [count] items need verification |

Important Guidelines

• Every section must have a Plain English Summary. These summaries should be genuinely helpful, using casual and friendly language while being accurate. Think of how Basecamp writes their policies -- honest, direct, and human.
• Mark anything you had to assume with [VERIFY] so the user knows exactly what to check.
• Do not include sections that do not apply to the product. An API Terms section is not needed for a simple blog. A User-Generated Content section is not needed for a SaaS tool with no content upload features.
• GDPR and CCPA sections are always included as separate subsections within the Privacy section, since most online services have users from the EU and California.
• The arbitration clause should include an opt-out mechanism (typically 30 days from account creation) as required by some jurisdictions and considered best practice.
• Payment terms must be specific. Do not write "refunds may be available." Write a specific refund policy based on the business type.
• The class action waiver must be clearly and conspicuously stated if included.
• Force majeure should be in the Disclaimers section, covering natural disasters, pandemics, government actions, and similar events.
• Contact information should include at least an email address and physical mailing address. These are required under various regulations.
• Termination provisions should be fair to both sides. Give users clear instructions on how to close their accounts and what happens to their data.