Why are the terms and conditions so long? Because nature is fickle and history is long. The Terms and Conditions are intended to handle all sorts of details about the relationship between the parties (terms) and the “what if” things that might happen (conditions).
- Does anyone actually read the terms and conditions?
- What happens if you don't accept terms and conditions?
- What happens if you don't agree to Apple's terms and conditions?
- Should I accept terms and conditions?
Does anyone actually read the terms and conditions?
An Deloitte survey(Opens in a new window) found that 91% of people—and 97% of young people—consent to legal terms and services conditions without reading them. Even worse is that these T&Cs are too long and complex to actually read.
What happens if you don't accept terms and conditions?
If you don't accept a website's, app's or software's terms and conditions, then you do not have the legal right to use that website, app or software.
What happens if you don't agree to Apple's terms and conditions?
BY USING THE SITE, YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS OF USE; IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE THE SITE. Apple reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to change, modify, add or remove portions of these Terms of Use, at any time. It is your responsibility to check these Terms of Use periodically for changes.
Should I accept terms and conditions?
It is important to remember that accepting Terms & Conditions constitutes a legally-binding contract, so it is in your interest to make sure that you have read them before accepting. In doing so you will also be satisfied that the agreement you are entering into suits you as well as the supplier or website owner.