Common English Mistakes in Terms & Conditionss by Spanish Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Direct translations from Spanish ('It makes sense' vs. 'It has sense')

These Terms and Conditions regulate the use of the services provided by our company. It is important that you read carefully and understand all clauses, as it hmakes sense to ensure compliance with the rules. If you have any questions, please contact our support team, who will be happy to assist you with anythinwhateverg you need.

Text corrected by:
Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

"I just replaced a word or two to make the English sound more natural. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

These Terms and Conditions regulate the use of the services provided by our company. It is important that you read carefully and understand all clauses, as it makes sense to ensure compliance with the rules. If you have any questions, please contact our support team, who will be happy to assist you with anything you need.

These Terms and Conditions regulate the use of the services provided by our company. It is important that you read carefully and understand all clauses, as it has sense to ensure compliance with the rules. If you have any questions, please contact our support team, who will be happy to assist you in whatever you need.

Mistake Example #2

Misuse of present continuous ('I am having 30 years of experience' instead of 'I have 30 years of experience')

By accessing and using this website, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions. You are acknowledginge that youare understanding and accepting all the rules and policies outlined herein. If you arehavinge any questions about these terms, you are encouraged to contact us directly. We arereservinge the right to modify these terms at any time, and you are advised to review them regularly to ensure you are beingcompliant with the latest updates.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Overall your writing was very professional; it just needed a few tweaks for proper verb usage. Good job! "

By accessing and using this website, you agree to our terms and conditions. You acknowledge that you understand and accept all the rules and policies outlined herein. If you have any questions about these terms, you are encouraged to contact us directly. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and you are advised to review them regularly to ensure you are compliant with the latest updates.

By accessing and using this website, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions. You are acknowledging that you are understanding and accepting all the rules and policies outlined herein. If you are having any questions about these terms, you are encouraged to contact us directly. We are reserving the right to modify these terms at any time, and you are advised to review them regularly to ensure you are being compliant with the latest updates.

Mistake Example #3

Confusion between 'do' and 'make' ('I make a mistake' instead of 'I made a mistake')

By accessing or using our services, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions. If you do aAny violation of these terms, wemay reserve the righult toin terminateion of your access. You mustmake sure to read all sections carefully to avoid misunderstandings.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking for wording issues."

By accessing or using our services, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions. Any violation of these terms may result in termination of your access. You must read all sections carefully to avoid misunderstandings.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions. If you do any violation of these terms, we reserve the right to terminate your access. You must make sure to read all sections carefully to avoid misunderstandings.