While it may seem like something that isn’t a top priority as most end users and consumers tend to gloss over the fine-print of service agreements anyway, but there is actually a growing need for accurate and complete Terms of Service Agreements on eCommerce websites because of the nature of the very limited verbal and/or written communication that tends to take place between service providers and consumers that do business over the internet. Because of this lack of traditional interaction and exchange, the room for miscommunication and misunderstanding grows. A solid Terms of Service Agreement will protect your company in the event the outcome of the service you render a client is not what you expected. What benefits does it provide? The most basic function of a TOS agreement is to protect the service provider from legal liability. The most basic element of this is expressing that by ordering your service they are agreeing to the terms you are listing. This can also protect the content of a site from issues like copyright infringement in the event your intellectual property is stolen or used elsewhere without your permission. It’s also common to include statements about how information about customers will be used on the site and who it will and will not be shared with, including third-party service providers. What types of eCommerce TOS Agreements are there? There are a few basic types of eCommerce TOS agreements:
The Best way to word your TOS Agreement You’ll want to present your TOS on your website in a friendly yet professional manner and tone. You don’t want to be intimidating with too much legal jargon, nor do you want to fail to provide adequate protection by making the terms of service too simple. Therefore, a balance must be found for your eCommerce TOS to be most effective – you need it to be read and understood while being thorough and specific. Still have questions? Please call us for a free appointment with Miami business attorney Yoel Molina in our Miami office at 305-548-5020.
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AuthorYoel “Mo” Molina, I am a lifelong resident of Miami, Fl. I am a graduate of Miami Senior High, Class of 1992, Georgia Institute of Technology, B.S. 1997 and University of Maine School of Law, J.D. 2001. I have been practicing law in Miami Since 2001. I am a former training prosecutor in the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office. I have experience in jury trials, appeals, and administrative hearings. I have appeared before judges across the State. My experience ranges from civil litigation matters, collection matters, foreclosure, business and corporate, contracts, real estate, leases and employment matters.. Archives
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