Terms of service overview
High-level summary of the legal agreement between you and WedSites covering usage rights and responsibilities.
High-level summary of WedSites' terms of service, the agreement between you and WedSites when you use the platform.
What terms of service cover
Terms of service (often called "Terms" or "TOS") are the legal agreement governing your use of WedSites. They define:
- What WedSites provides
- What you're allowed to do
- What you're not allowed to do
- Responsibilities on both sides
- What happens if things go wrong
Think of it as the contract between you and WedSites.
Why terms matter
Terms protect both you and WedSites:
- You know what to expect from the service
- WedSites knows what you agree to
- Clear boundaries exist for usage
- Dispute resolution processes are defined
Reading (or at least skimming) the terms before purchasing helps you understand what you're agreeing to.
Key points typically covered
While specific terms vary, wedding platform terms typically address:
Account usage: You're responsible for your account security and the content you create.
Acceptable use: Don't use the platform for illegal activities, harassment, spam, or harmful purposes.
Intellectual property: Your content remains yours. WedSites retains ownership of their platform.
Payment terms: How pricing works, refunds, and billing practices.
Service availability: WedSites strives for uptime but doesn't guarantee 100% availability.
Termination: Conditions under which either party can end the service relationship.
Liability limitations: Limits on what WedSites is liable for if something goes wrong.
Dispute resolution: How disagreements get resolved.
Your responsibilities
As a user, you typically agree to:
- Provide accurate information
- Keep your account secure
- Use the service legally and appropriately
- Pay for your plan as agreed
- Respect intellectual property rights
- Not abuse or misuse the platform
WedSites' responsibilities
WedSites typically commits to:
- Provide the services described in your plan
- Maintain reasonable security and uptime
- Handle your data according to privacy policies
- Provide support as described
- Give notice of significant changes
Account ownership
You own your content, including wedding website text, photos, and guest information you upload. WedSites owns the platform itself, including the software, infrastructure, and tools.
This distinction matters: your data is yours to export and keep. The platform that hosts it belongs to WedSites.
Service changes
Terms usually reserve WedSites' right to:
- Update features
- Modify pricing for new purchases
- Change terms with notice
- Add or remove capabilities
Existing customers are typically protected from negative changes to their already-purchased plans.
Termination
Terms define when service can end:
You can terminate by: Closing your account or requesting cancellation (subject to refund policies).
WedSites can terminate if: You violate terms, use the service illegally, abuse the platform, or fail to pay.
Automatic termination: When your hosting period expires (unless extended).
Liability and warranties
Legal language typically limits what WedSites is liable for:
- Platform provided "as is" without guarantees of perfection
- Limited liability for damages or losses
- No warranty that the service meets all your needs
- Disclaimers about third-party services
This legal protection is standard across software services.
Dispute resolution
Terms typically specify:
- Which jurisdiction's laws apply
- Whether disputes go to arbitration or court
- How claims must be filed
These clauses are important if serious problems arise, though most users never need them.
Changes to terms
WedSites can update terms of service. When significant changes occur, you should receive notice. Continuing to use the service after changes typically means you accept the new terms.
Acceptable use policies
Terms usually prohibit:
- Illegal content or activities
- Harassment or abusive behavior
- Spam or unauthorized marketing
- Attempting to hack or breach security
- Reselling access without permission
- Scraping data or abusing systems
Standard protections against misuse.
Data and privacy
Terms typically reference the separate privacy policy for detailed data handling information. The terms confirm that privacy policy governs how your data is used.
See privacy policy overview for data-specific information.
Third-party services
If you integrate third-party services (streaming platforms, payment processors), understand those have their own terms. WedSites terms may clarify they're not responsible for third-party service problems.
Reading the full terms
This overview simplifies complex legal language. For complete, accurate information, read the full terms of service.
Key sections to pay attention to:
- Payment and refund terms
- Your responsibilities
- Service availability and limitations
- Termination conditions
Common questions about terms
Q: Do I really need to read them?
A: You're agreeing to them whether you read them or not. At minimum, skim the key sections.
Q: Are they negotiable?
A: Typically no. Terms of service are standard agreements applied to all users.
Q: What if I disagree with something?
A: Your option is usually to not use the service. Individual terms aren't typically negotiable.
Q: Can they change without notice?
A: Usually not for significant changes. Terms typically require notice of material changes.
When to review terms
Read or review terms:
- Before purchasing (so you know what you're agreeing to)
- If you receive notice of term changes
- Before doing something that might be edge-case behavior
- If a dispute arises
Getting help understanding terms
If you don't understand something in the terms, contact WedSites support for clarification. They can explain what specific clauses mean in practical terms.