terms of service

American  

noun

1. the contract for acceptable use of digital media as defined by the developer. TOS, ToS

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Etymology

Origin of terms of service

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

"I encourage you to conduct a comprehensive review of Apple's terms of service and ensure that Apple News' curation of articles is consistent with those terms," he added.

From BBC

“These reports raise serious questions about whether Apple News is acting in accordance with its terms of service and its representations to consumers, as well as the reasonable consumer expectations of the tens of millions of Americans who use Apple News,” the letter said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I encourage you to conduct a comprehensive review of Apple’s terms of service and ensure that Apple News’ curation of articles is consistent with those terms and representations made to consumers and, if it is not, to take corrective action swiftly,” Ferguson said in the letter to Cook.

From The Wall Street Journal

They might not promote this fact in their flashy social-media ads, but they frequently cite the right to stop payment in their terms of service and FAQ pages as a core consumer protection that distinguishes them from predatory lenders.

From MarketWatch

Brigit, an app that advertises access to “instant cash” and “cash advances” rather than earned wages specifically, outlines this in its terms of service: “You may revoke these authorizations by updating your payroll settings in the app or contacting Brigit Support at any time.”

From MarketWatch