1. Introduction
- Purpose: Briefly explain what the service does (e.g., “This website provides plagiarism detection services”).
- Agreement Acceptance: State that by using the site, users agree to the T&C.
Example:
“By accessing or using [PlagiarismChecker.com], you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions. If you disagree, do not use our service.”
2. Definitions
- Clarify key terms like:
- “User” (who can access the service)
- “Content” (uploaded documents, reports)
- “Subscription” (if applicable)
Example:
“‘User’ refers to any person or entity accessing the website. ‘Content’ includes all text submitted for plagiarism checking.”
3. User Obligations
- Prohibited Actions: What users cannot do, such as:
- Uploading illegal or copyrighted content
- Automated scraping/bot usage
- Reverse-engineering the software
Example:
“Users must not submit content that violates copyright laws or contains harmful/malicious code.”
4. Intellectual Property Rights
- Who owns the content?
- User retains rights to their uploaded documents.
- The website owns the plagiarism reports, algorithms, and software.
Example:
“Users retain ownership of submitted documents, but grant us a license to process them for plagiarism detection.”
5. Privacy & Data Handling
- Reference your Privacy Policy (required under GDPR, CCPA).
- Explain how user data is stored, processed, and protected.
Example:
“We process your data as per our Privacy Policy. Documents may be stored temporarily for analysis but are not shared with third parties.”
6. Payments & Refunds (If Applicable)
- For paid services, specify:
- Subscription fees
- Cancellation policy
- Refund conditions
Example:
“Payments are non-refundable unless service failure occurs. Users may cancel subscriptions anytime.”
7. Disclaimers & Limitations of Liability
- No Guarantee: The tool may not detect all plagiarism.
- “As-Is” Service: No warranty on accuracy.
- Liability Cap: The website is not liable for damages from misuse.
Example:
“Our service provides results ‘as-is’ and does not guarantee 100% plagiarism detection accuracy.”
8. Termination of Service
- Conditions under which the website can ban users (e.g., abuse, fraud).
Example:
“We reserve the right to suspend accounts violating these Terms without notice.”
9. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
- Which country’s laws apply?
- How disputes will be handled (arbitration, court).
Example:
“These Terms are governed by [Country] law. Disputes will be resolved via arbitration.”
10. Changes to Terms
- How users will be notified of updates.
Example:
“We may update these Terms. Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes.”