Common English Mistakes in Terms & Conditionss by Arabic Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Arabic speakers from Saudi Arabia when writing a Terms & Conditions in English.

Mistake Example #1

Misuse of verb tense (e.g., 'He go to school' instead of 'He goes to school')

These Terms and Conditions is apply to all users who access our service. By using our service, you agree that you read and understand these terms. If you have any questions, please contact us before you proceed with any transaction.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This just needed one omission to correct a verb tense error."

These Terms and Conditions apply to all users who access our service. By using our service, you agree that you read and understand these terms. If you have any questions, please contact us before you proceed with any transaction.

These Terms and Conditions is apply to all users who access our service. By using our service, you agree that you read and understand these terms. If you have any questions, please contact us before you proceed with any transaction.

Mistake Example #2

Confusion between masculine and feminine pronouns

By accessing this service,the user agrees to comply with all terms and conditions outlined herein. UThe user acknowledges that he isresponsibileity for maintainingthe confidentiality of their account information. Ifthe user suspects any unauthorized use of thise account, sthey must notify us immediately. The company reserves the right to modify these terms at its discretion, and theuser will be informed of any changes through their registered email address.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some corrections for proper masculine and feminine pronoun usage."

By accessing this service, the user agrees to comply with all terms and conditions outlined herein. The user acknowledges responsibility for maintaining the confidentiality of their account information. If the user suspects any unauthorized use of the account, they must notify us immediately. The company reserves the right to modify these terms at its discretion, and the user will be informed of any changes through their registered email address.

By accessing this service, user agrees to comply with all terms and conditions outlined herein. User acknowledges that he is responsible for maintaining confidentiality of her account information. If user suspects any unauthorized use of his account, she must notify us immediately. The company reserves the right to modify these terms at its discretion, and user will be informed of any changes through her registered email address.

Mistake Example #3

Overuse of formal expressions ('I am honored to inform you...')

By accessing this service, I am honored to informyouthat you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditionsof use. I am privileged to state that tThese terms govern our relationship with you in relation to this service. If you disagree with any asparect of these terms,I am obliged to inform you that you must not use our service.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to avoid overuse of formal expressions."

By accessing this service, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. These terms govern our relationship with you in relation to this service. If you disagree with any aspect of these terms, you must not use our service.

By accessing this service, I am honored to inform you that you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use. I am privileged to state that these terms govern our relationship with you in relation to this service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, I am obliged to inform you that you must not use our service.