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 Nebraska, as in other states, terms of service (TOS) or terms and conditions are considered legally binding contracts between a service provider and its users. These agreements outline the rules and guidelines that users must follow, as well as the legal obligations of the service provider. For a TOS to be enforceable in Nebraska, the user must be given proper notice of the terms and must indicate their agreement through an affirmative act, such as clicking a checkbox or continuing to use the service. This forms a contract that is generally enforceable under Nebraska's contract laws, provided that the terms are reasonable, clear, and not in violation of any laws. It is important for service providers to ensure that their TOS are compliant with both state and federal regulations, including consumer protection laws, to maintain their enforceability.