A terms of service agreement typically contains sections pertaining to one or more of the following topic:
- Disambiguation/definition of key words and phrases
- User rights and responsibilities
- Proper or expected usage; definition of misuse
- Accountability for online actions, behavior, and conduct
- Privacy policy outlining the use of personal data
- Payment details such as membership or subscription fees, etc.
- Opt-out policy describing procedure for account termination, if available
- Sometimes contains an Arbitration clause detailing the dispute resolution process and limited rights to take a claim to court
- Disclaimer/Limitation of Liability clarifying the site's legal liability for damages incurred by users
- User notification upon modification of terms, if offered