Clear Terms for Confident E‑Commerce

This page explains the terms of service that govern how your small business uses the Terms of Service e‑commerce platform. We have written these terms in plain language so you and your team can quickly understand your rights, responsibilities, and how we protect your data.

By using our services, you agree to these terms. If anything is unclear, your legal advisor is the right person to help you interpret what follows.

Last updated: January 23, 2026

At-a-glance summary

This is a non‑legal overview of what our terms cover. It does not replace the legally binding Terms of Service, but it should help you understand how we work with your small business.

Service scope

We give your business access to the Terms of Service e‑commerce platform to list products, accept orders and payments, and manage customers for legitimate business purposes.

Your responsibilities

You are responsible for the products you sell, the content you publish, the prices you set, and complying with all laws that apply to your business and your customers.

Data & privacy

We collect and process data to operate, secure, and improve the platform. We do not sell your customer data, and we use industry‑standard safeguards to protect it.

  • These terms govern your access to and use of the Terms of Service e‑commerce platform.
  • The legal agreement is between your business and Terms of Service, Inc.
  • You must be able to enter into contracts on behalf of your business.
  • Using the platform means you accept the full Terms of Service.

Key sections of our Terms of Service

Below is a plain‑language guide to the main parts of our terms. For the exact legal wording that applies to you, always refer to the full Terms of Service document.

1. Account creation and eligibility

To use the Terms of Service e‑commerce platform, you must create an account with accurate business information and keep your login details secure. You confirm that you are authorized to bind your company to these terms and that your business is operating legally in the regions where you sell.

2. Acceptable use of the platform

You agree not to use the platform for any illegal, harmful, or misleading activity. This includes selling prohibited products, infringing on intellectual property, sending spam, or attempting to disrupt the service. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these rules to protect our users and customers.

3. Payments, fees, and refunds

We may charge subscription fees, transaction fees, or other charges as described in your plan or order form. You are responsible for taxes, chargebacks, and complying with card‑network or payment‑provider rules. Refunds to your customers are managed by you under your own store policies, not by Terms of Service, unless we state otherwise in writing.

4. Your content and intellectual property

You retain ownership of the content, products, trademarks, and other materials you upload to the platform. You grant us a limited license to host, display, and process that content as needed to provide the services. You confirm that your materials do not violate any third‑party rights.

5. Our intellectual property and license to you

We own all rights in the Terms of Service platform, including the software, design, and documentation. We grant you a non‑exclusive, non‑transferable, revocable license to use the platform for your internal business use while your subscription is active and you comply with these terms.

6. Data protection and privacy

We collect, use, and share personal data as described in our Privacy Policy. You act as a data controller for your customers’ information and must obtain any required consents. We act as a service provider / processor for that data in many cases, and we implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect it.

7. Service availability and changes

We aim to provide reliable, always‑on service, but we do not guarantee that the platform will be available 100% of the time. We may update, improve, or discontinue features from time to time. If we make a material change to these terms, we will provide notice and, when required, an opportunity to review and accept the new version.

8. Disclaimers and limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the platform is provided “as is” and “as available.” We disclaim certain warranties and limit our liability to the amounts you have paid us over a defined period, except where the law does not allow such limitations. This section is important for you and your legal advisor to review carefully.

What we expect from your business

To keep the Terms of Service ecosystem safe and reliable for everyone, we ask every small business to follow a few core principles.

  • Operate a legitimate business and comply with all local, state, federal, and international laws that apply to your activities.
  • Provide accurate information about your business, products, pricing, shipping, and policies.
  • Maintain secure access to your account, including strong passwords and limited internal access.
  • Respect your customers’ privacy and only use their data for lawful, disclosed purposes.
  • Avoid selling prohibited or high‑risk items as outlined in our acceptable use policies.

If we believe your account is compromising customer trust, violating law, or putting our platform at risk, we may need to pause, restrict, or close your access as described in the full terms.

Compliance note for small teams

These terms are designed for small businesses, including solo founders. They are not a substitute for your own legal, tax, or compliance advice. As your store grows, review our terms regularly with your advisors to make sure your use of the platform stays aligned with industry and regulatory requirements.

If your business is in a regulated industry (for example, health, finance, or children’s products), additional rules may apply to you beyond what is stated in these terms.

How we handle your data

Our Terms of Service work together with our Privacy Policy and any data protection addenda that may apply to your region. Together, they describe how we collect, use, share, and protect data for you and your customers.

  • We use data to provide, maintain, and improve the e‑commerce platform.
  • We implement security measures designed to protect against unauthorized access and misuse.
  • We do not sell your customer lists or customer order data.
  • You are responsible for configuring your store settings and notices to meet your legal obligations.
  • Region‑specific terms (for example, GDPR or CCPA) may apply in addition to these general terms.

For full details, always read the Terms of Service together with our Privacy Policy and any applicable data processing agreements we provide.

Questions about our terms?

We cannot provide legal advice, but our team can help you understand where to find specific sections in our Terms of Service or connect you with the right resources.

Preferred contacts for legal questions:

  • Your internal legal or compliance team
  • Your external attorney or legal advisor
  • Your accountant or tax advisor, for tax‑related questions

You can reach the Terms of Service team at [email protected] for questions about how our terms are applied to your account.

Your use of Terms of Service means you agree

By accessing or using the Terms of Service e‑commerce platform, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by our Terms of Service and any policies they reference. If you are acting on behalf of a business, you represent that you have the authority to accept these terms for that business.

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