Terms & Conditions requirements in United States
US websites face a patchwork of state laws — led by California's CCPA/CPRA — plus federal rules like COPPA for sites aimed at children. Coverage depends on where your customers live and your revenue.
LegalCraft asks about your business and where your customers are, then generates a terms & conditions tailored to CCPA / CPRA, State privacy laws, COPPA — not a generic template.
What your terms & conditions should include
- Acceptance of terms and a description of the service
- User obligations and acceptable-use rules
- Intellectual-property ownership
- Payment, billing, and refund terms (if you sell)
- Disclaimers and limitation of liability
- Account termination conditions
- Governing law and jurisdiction
Frequently asked questions
Which laws apply to a terms & conditions in United States?
US websites face a patchwork of state laws — led by California's CCPA/CPRA — plus federal rules like COPPA for sites aimed at children. Coverage depends on where your customers live and your revenue. LegalCraft tailors your terms & conditions to CCPA / CPRA, State privacy laws, COPPA.
Are terms & conditions legally required?
Not always mandated by law, but they're essential protection for any site that sells, hosts accounts, or publishes content — and expected by users and payment providers.
Do I need both terms and a privacy policy?
Usually yes. They serve different purposes: the privacy policy explains how you handle personal data (often legally required); the terms govern the user relationship.