TOS
Legal usage rules
TOS is an abbreviation for terms of service—the legal agreement governing use of a website, app, or platform.
Users typically must accept the TOS before creating an account: I didn't read the TOS, I just clicked agree.
Violating TOS can result in account suspension or termination.
Also written as ToS.
Binding usage conditions
- agreementShared position between parties
- policyAdopted principle of action
- contractEnforceable written agreement
- conditionsPrevailing state of affairs
privacy · disclaimer · user agreement · EULA · fine print · consent · binding · liability
Scottish masculine name
- SpockLogical alien or pediatrician
- EnterpriseNamed vessel or brand
- McCoyThe genuine article
- SuluPhilippine maritime region
Uhura · Chekov · Scotty · phaser · communicator · transporter · stardate · Klingon
Word made from initials
- initialismSpelled-out letter shortening
- shorthandAbbreviated writing system
- internet slangCasual online expressions
- messagingSending written digital communications
chat · typing · shortcut · digital communication · SMS · informal · abbreviated
terms of service
Binding usage conditions
- agreementShared position between parties
- policyAdopted principle of action
- contractEnforceable written agreement
conditions · privacy · disclaimer · user agreement · EULA · fine print · consent · binding · liability · clause
Kirk
Scottish masculine name
- SpockLogical alien or pediatrician
- EnterpriseNamed vessel or brand
- McCoyThe genuine article
Uhura · Sulu · Chekov · Scotty · phaser · communicator · transporter · stardate · Klingon · Vulcan
acronym
Word made from initials
- initialismSpelled-out letter shortening
- shorthandAbbreviated writing system
- internet slangCasual online expressions
messaging · chat · typing · shortcut · digital communication · SMS · informal · abbreviated
Unwritten mutual commitment
gentleman's agreement · verbal agreement · unwritten rules · honor system · good faith
Consent from all parties
bilateral treaty · partnership agreement · user rights · informed consent
- coin tossRandom two-outcome selection
- toss outDispose of something
- tossed outExpelled or discarded
- tossing and turningInability to sleep peacefully
- toss a coinRandom binary decision method
- toss and turnMove restlessly in bed