Platform Agreement

/ˈplætfɔːrm əˈgriːmənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A contract defining the terms under which a digital or physical platform provides access, services, or interaction rights to users or third parties.
    The platform agreement outlines the responsibilities of both the service provider and the user.
  2. (n.) A legal agreement governing the use, access, or participation on an online platform including rights, obligations, and liabilities.
    Before uploading content, users must accept the platform agreement.

Forms

  • platform agreement
  • platform agreements

Commentary

Platform agreements often balance user freedoms with platform provider controls and include important clauses on liability and content regulation.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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