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Terms of service are the legal agreements between the provider of a service—such as a website—and the users of the service. When a user is given proper notice of these terms and agrees to or accepts the terms by some affirmative act, such as continuing to use the service or ticking a box to indicate agreement, the parties form an enforceable contract regarding the user’s use or purchase of the product or service. Terms of service are also commonly referred to as terms of use, terms and conditions, or abbreviated as TOS or T&C.

In Hawaii, as in other states, terms of service (TOS) are considered legally binding contracts between a service provider and the user, provided that the user has been given proper notice and has accepted the terms through an affirmative act. This could include actions such as ticking a checkbox to indicate agreement or continuing to use the service after being notified of the terms. These agreements are enforceable under Hawaii's contract laws, provided they meet the general requirements for contract formation, such as offer, acceptance, and consideration. The enforceability of specific provisions within terms of service, however, may be subject to limitations imposed by state or federal law, such as consumer protection statutes. It is important for service providers to ensure that their TOS are clear, conspicuous, and fairly presented to users to avoid issues related to unconscionability or lack of informed consent.

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