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terms of service; terms of use; usage agreement
A legal agreement setting out the rules and conditions for using a service, website, or application. Users typically must agree to these terms before registering or using the service.
ご利用規約をよくお読みください。
Please read the Terms of Service carefully.
アカウントを作成する際は、利用規約に同意する必要があります。
When creating an account, you must agree to the Terms of Service.
利用規約に違反した場合、アカウントが停止されることがあります。
If you violate the Terms of Service, your account may be suspended.
Combines 利用 (use, utilization) and 規約 (rules, regulations). Ubiquitous in online services and apps.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 利用規約に同意する: to agree to the terms of service
- 利用規約に違反する: to violate the terms of service
- 利用規約を確認する: to check the terms of service
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 利用条件: terms of use — similar; slightly more general
- プライバシーポリシー: privacy policy — related but covers data handling