My site is almost ready and the only think left is TOS.
Where did you guys get your TOS from? Did you copy them from the other hosts, or you paid to somebody to write them for you?

Any help is appreciated,
Peter

As a reseller I am using the ToS of the host I am reselling for. For those of you that are going to jump on me for doing this I did ask permission first. They encouraged me to do that so there wouldn't be any conflicting information.

I guess you've replaced the name of your host company to your company, am I right?

Peter

As a reseller I am using the ToS of the host I am reselling for. For those of you that are going to jump on me for doing this I did ask permission first. They encouraged me to do that so there wouldn't be any conflicting information.

Most any host will let you use their TOS, if you ask.
But, if you are reselling, you would be wise to use the host's you're reselling for.

Poncho, Yes and modified whatever else I thought needed it. But I didn't change it's meaning.

If you're reselling and can use the provider's TOS with permission, that's a very good way to go (if you agree with everything therein).

If not, take a look at others around the net. Create one based on what you've seen -- dont' copy one -- and have your lawyer review it.

Steve

We printed out about 10 of the TOS from the bigger hosts. Crossed out and added then had our lawyer take a look at it and write it up. Using the TOS from another company is not bad so long as its for reference. You should not copy it word for word. Rather get an idea of what subjects you want to have in yours.

Thats my 2 cents :)

I resell from 2 different companies and i use the TOS of one of them :D

Best advice I can say is to take the TOS from your hosting company and modify it. For example, if you are a reseller, all of your accounts still have to follow the rules setup by the mother company. Simply take it and modify it. Most compaines are okay with letting their clients use their TOS.

Just ask the TOS of another company and of your mother company. And then chose the best TOS and change it to fit your needs.

Of course you have to ask if you are legible to use the TOS of the other company!

I agree compiling a TOS from your provider(s) with best hosts. Also if you considea a SLA you should go somewhere below your provider's (just in case).

If your target it country specific try to find out what the laws in that country specify (copyright, personal information, privacy, child protection) and do make a translation.

Good luck ;)

If your a reseller ask your host if you can get a copy and modify it ;) ;)

I've always said that anyone, who wants to, is welcome to use our TOS: http://www.affordablehost.com/tos.html

Please do not copy any other part of our site though. :)

--Tina

Hey Affordable I like your TOS. Especially the part on charging $50.00 per a spam complaint. One could get rich on just complaints alone. ;)

i would use some other hosts TOS only as a reference. Because your policies do not have to match that of the host you are refering to. Plus, the laws in your state would differ.

I purchased a bundle of contracts all relating to the Internet for about $99 (Web site development, web site hosting agreement, e-commerce agreement, internet advertising agreement, etc.). It’s from the DC law firm Marzouk & Parry. I had a lawyer touch it up to ensure everything was how we wanted the tos to be.