1. Introduction
State that by using your service, the user agrees to these terms.
Key Phrase: “By accessing this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and all applicable laws and regulations.”
2. Intellectual Property Rights
This confirms that you own the logos, content, and code.
Key Phrase: “Unless otherwise stated, [Crochet Bags Couture] owns the intellectual property rights for all material on this website.”
3. User Restrictions
Define what people cannot do on your site. Common restrictions include:
Republishing your content without credit.
Using the site to transmit malware or spam.
Data mining or “scraping” your database.
4. User-Generated Content
If users can post comments or photos, you need to clarify that you aren’t responsible for their words, but you have the right to remove them.
Note: You should also claim a license to display that content on your platform.
5. Limitation of Liability
This is the “safety net.” It states that you aren’t responsible for any damages (like lost profits or data) that result from using your site.
Legal Tip: This is often written in ALL CAPS to ensure it is “conspicuous” under the law.
6. Termination Clause
Reserve the right to ban users or shut down accounts at your sole discretion, without notice, if they violate our terms.
7. Governing Law
Specify which country or state’s laws apply to the agreement. This prevents you from being sued in a random jurisdiction.