Terms of Service template (auth-specific sections)
Account, security, and acceptable-use clauses
Disclaimer: not legal advice. Have a lawyer review before publishing.
Account creation
By creating an account, you represent that:
- You are at least 16 years old (or 13 with parental consent where permitted).
- The information you provide is accurate.
- You are authorized to use the email address you provide.
- You will not create more than one account except as permitted by us.
- You will not impersonate others.
Account security
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your password and second-factor devices.
- All activity that occurs under your account.
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use.
We strongly recommend:
- Using a strong, unique password (we check against known breaches).
- Enabling two-factor authentication.
- Logging out of shared devices.
We may suspend accounts that show signs of compromise or that fail security checks.
Acceptable use
You agree NOT to:
- Attempt to access accounts that aren't yours.
- Probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of our systems (unless under our published bug bounty program).
- Bypass rate limits, CAPTCHAs, or other security measures.
- Use automated tools (scrapers, bots) to interact with the service except via our public API with valid credentials.
- Reverse-engineer, decompile, or otherwise extract source code.
- Use the service to send spam, phishing, or malware.
- Use the service for any unlawful purpose.
Violations may result in immediate account termination.
Service availability
We aim for [SLA, e.g. 99.9% uptime] but make no guarantee. Scheduled maintenance windows are communicated in advance. We are not liable for losses arising from temporary unavailability except as required by law.
Modifications to the service
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time. We will provide reasonable notice (typically 30 days) for material changes that disadvantage you.
Termination
By you
You may delete your account at any time via account settings.
By us
We may terminate your account with or without notice for:
- Violation of these terms.
- Suspected fraudulent activity.
- Extended inactivity (notified in advance).
- Legal requirement.
Upon termination, your access is revoked immediately and data is retained per the privacy policy.
Disclaimers
The service is provided "as is" and "as available." We disclaim all warranties to the maximum extent permitted by law, including:
- Merchantability.
- Fitness for a particular purpose.
- Non-infringement.
- Continuous, uninterrupted operation.
Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claim arising from these terms or the service shall not exceed the greater of:
- Amounts paid by you in the 12 months preceding the claim.
- [Cap, e.g. USD 100].
We are not liable for:
- Indirect, consequential, special, exemplary damages.
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunity.
- Costs of substitute services.
This limitation does not apply where prohibited by law (e.g., gross negligence under EU law, consumer rights).
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify us against claims arising from:
- Your violation of these terms.
- Your violation of third-party rights.
- Content you submit through the service.
Governing law and disputes
These terms are governed by the laws of [jurisdiction]. Disputes shall be resolved in the courts of [city]. EU consumers retain the right to bring action in their place of residence.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms. For material changes, we will notify you at least 30 days in advance via email and in-app notice. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.
You may terminate your account at any time if you do not accept changes.
Contact
Legal notices: legal@your-domain.com
Postal: [Your company address]
Last updated: [Date]
Optional clauses you may need
Subscription billing
For paid plans, separate sections cover billing, refunds, cancellation, auto-renewal, trial conversion, etc.
Beta features
A beta clause if you offer pre-release features.
API terms
Separate API rate limits, scope of permitted use, deprecation policy.
Reseller / agency clauses
If users can administer accounts on behalf of others.
These are out of scope of this auth-focused template, work with your lawyer to add.