Common English Mistakes in Terms & Conditionss by Korean Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Korean speakers from South Korea when writing a Terms & Conditions in English.

Mistake Example #1

Confusion with prepositions ('in', 'on', 'at')

These Terms & Conditions are effective infrom January 1, 2023. By accessing or using our services, you agree to comply with the terms set forth oin this document. Any disputes arising atin connection with these terms will be resolved in accordance with the laws applicable in South Korea.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few small changes were needed. Otherwise it sounds great!"

These Terms & Conditions are effective from January 1, 2023. By accessing or using our services, you agree to comply with the terms set forth in this document. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms will be resolved in accordance with the laws applicable in South Korea.

These Terms & Conditions are effective in January 1, 2023. By accessing or using our services, you agree to comply with the terms set forth on this document. Any disputes arising at connection with these terms will be resolved in accordance with the laws applicable in South Korea.

Mistake Example #2

Omitting articles ('a', 'an', 'the')

Thiese Terms & Conditions isare an agreement between theuser andthe company. By accessingthe website, you agree to be bound bythe terms and conditions set forth in this document. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use theservice.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I added some missing articles and made some additional changes. Nice work!"

These Terms & Conditions are an agreement between the user and the company. By accessing the website, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth in this document. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the service.

This Terms & Conditions is agreement between user and company. By accessing website, you agree to be bound by terms and conditions set forth in this document. If you do not agree with any part of terms, please do not use service.

Mistake Example #3

Incorrect word order in complex sentences

These Terms and Conditions, you must read carefully before using the service, apply to all users. If you agree to these terms, you must comply with the rules, which are outlined in this document, to ensure proper use of the service. Failure to adhere to these terms, it may result in suspension or termination of your account.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Some of the sentences are grammatically incorrect."

These Terms and Conditions, you must read carefully before using the service, apply to all users. If you agree to these terms, you must comply with the rules, which are outlined in this document, to ensure proper use of the service. Failure to adhere to these terms, it may result in suspension or termination of your account.

These Terms and Conditions, you must read carefully before using the service, apply to all users. If you agree to these terms, you must comply with the rules, which are outlined in this document, to ensure proper use of the service. Failure to adhere to these terms, it may result in suspension or termination of your account.