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terms of service

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of terms of service

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

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“Many academics and research institutes technically violate the terms of service in a strict interpretation,” Lambert said.

From MarketWatch

The Online Safety Act requires platforms like Instagram to apply terms of service consistently, including where content mocks people based on protected characteristics, like their disability.

From BBC

"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