This sample form, a detailed Web Site Use Agreement document, is adaptable for use the internet industry. Tailor to fit your circumstances. In the context of Internet sales, disclaimers of warranties should be plainly visible to customers before they make a purchase. Courts may find that the disclaimer of a warranty is conspicuous even if contained within the site and not discovered before a user agrees to a sale from the site.
Many Internet users are concerned that personal identifying information will be sold to entities that market their products through the Internet. A privacy statement gives assurance that information gathered will not be distributed.
Privacy statements and disclosures also allow those who visit a Website to assess how private information will be collected and used. Accordingly, the visitor can make an informed decision on whether or not to interface with the Website. The following form is a sample of such a privacy statement.
District of Columbia Website Subscription User Agreement — Terms of Use for a Website that Invites Posts and is not Primarily Engaged in the Sales of Products or Services: 1. Introduction Welcome to the District of Columbia Website Subscription User Agreement — Terms of Use! This agreement governs your use of our website that invites posts and is not primarily engaged in the sales of products or services. By accessing and using our website, you are agreeing to comply with these terms. 2. User Obligations As a user of our website, you agree to abide by the following obligations: — Provide accurate and up-to-date information during registration. — Use the website solely for personal and non-commercial purposes. — Respect the intellectual property rights of others and refrain from posting copyrighted content without proper authorization. — Avoid engaging in any illegal or harmful activities, including spamming, hacking, or spreading malicious software. — Refrain from posting false, defamatory, or misleading information that could harm others. 3. Intellectual Property Rights All content on our website, including text, images, and logos, are protected by copyright laws. The website and its content are solely owned by [Website Name]. Users are prohibited from reproducing, distributing, or modifying any copyrighted material without obtaining explicit permission from the respective owners. 4. User-Generated Content When you post or submit any content to our website, you retain ownership of your intellectual property rights. However, by submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, and transferable license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with our website. 5. Privacy and Confidentiality We value your privacy and have implemented reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, we cannot guarantee the security of data transmission over the internet. By using our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information. 6. Limitation of Liability Our website is provided on an "as-is" basis, and we make no warranties or representations regarding its accuracy, availability, or reliability. In no event shall we be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of our website or the inability to access it. Types of District of Columbia Website Subscription User Agreement — Terms of Use for a Website that Invites Posts and is not Primarily Engaged in the Sales of Products or Services: 1. General Website Subscription User Agreement — Terms of Use: This covers the standard terms and conditions for users accessing the website and posting content. 2. Privacy Policy Agreement: Specifically focusing on the collection and handling of personal information, this agreement outlines how user data is processed and protected. 3. Content Licensing Agreement: This agreement details the rights and responsibilities of users when submitting content to the website, including the granting of licenses for the website owner to use and distribute the content. 4. Intellectual Property Rights Agreement: A separate agreement focusing on the protection of intellectual property rights, particularly regarding copyright infringement and plagiarism. 5. Dispute Resolution Agreement: This agreement sets forth the methods for resolving disputes between the website owner and users, such as arbitration or mediation, rather than litigation.
