For your Terms and Conditions to be effective, they have have to:

• properly identify yourself and your product/service (users must be able to reach you with questions regarding policies or operations);
• describe the service that your site provides and how it should be used (to avoid liability: you have no way of knowing all the potential ways in which your product or service might be used or misused); and
• contain affiliate-specific clauses.

While the full content may vary based on the particulars of your business, Terms and Conditions should at least include these elements:

• Identification of the business and contact information
• Description of the service that your site/app provides
• Information on risk allocation, liability, and disclaimers
• Warranty/Guarantee information (where applicable)
• The existence of a withdrawal right (if applicable)
• Safety information, including instructions for proper use (where applicable)
• Terms of delivery of product/service (where applicable)
• Rights of use (if applicable)
• Conditions of use/purchase (eg. age requirements, location-based restrictions)
• Refund policy/exchange/termination of service and related info
• Info related to methods of payment (where applicable)
• Any additional applicable terms

Yes, you should put Terms and Conditions on your website. It is not just common practice but strongly recommended as they serve as a legally-binding contract between you, the website owner, and your users or visitors. It’s an essential agreement for protecting yourself legally and setting out the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved.

Here are several key reasons why Terms of Use are crucial for your website:

• Limitation of Liability: They help to limit your liability in case issues arise and protect yourself against legal claims and disputes.
• Copyright and Intellectual Property Protection: A Terms and Conditions Agreement can specify how your website’s content can and cannot be used by users. This is important for protecting your original content from being copied or used without permission.
• Governing Law: This section specifies the legal jurisdiction under which your website operates, which is crucial in the event of a legal dispute.
• User Behavior: You can outline what behavior is unacceptable on your website (e.g., no hate speech, no spamming) and the consequences of engaging in such behavior. This helps maintain a safe and respectful environment for all users.
• Termination Clause: Set out the right to terminate a user’s access to your site if they violate the terms, ensuring you can take action against users who do not follow the rules.