Common English Mistakes in Terms & Conditionss by Ukrainian Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Confusion with word order ('Always I go to the store' instead of 'I always go to the store')

These Terms and Conditions apply to all users who access our services. AlwayBefore using the service, you mustalways read these terms carefullybefore using the service. By accessing or using the service, you agree to be bound by these terms, and if you do not agree, immediatelyyou should stop using the serviceimmediately.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"This was clearly written. I just made some changes to the word order."

These Terms and Conditions apply to all users who access our services. Before using the service, you must always read these terms carefully. By accessing or using the service, you agree to be bound by these terms, and if you do not agree, you should stop using the service immediately.

These Terms and Conditions apply to all users who access our services. Always you must read these terms carefully before using the service. By accessing or using the service, you agree to be bound by these terms, and if you do not agree, immediately you should stop using the service.

Mistake Example #2

Skipping articles ('I bought car' instead of 'I bought a car')

Thiese Tterms & Cconditions 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 the terms, you must not use thewebsite. CThe company reserves theright to modifythe terms at any time without prior notice.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"Be mindful of your skipping of articles - for example: "between user and company" should be "between the user and the company" and "By accessing website" should be "By accessing the website"."

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 the terms, you must not use the website. The company reserves the right to modify the terms at any time without prior notice.

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, you must not use website. Company reserves right to modify terms at any time without prior notice.

Mistake Example #3

Using 'will' incorrectly in conditionals ('If it will rain, I will stay' instead of 'If it rains, I will stay')

These Terms & Conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of our website. If you willagree to these terms, you will be granted access to our services. If you willdo not comply with any part of these terms, wewill reserve the right to terminate your access immediately.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Well done! Very few changes were needed to fix your conditional sentences. "

These Terms & Conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of our website. If you agree to these terms, you will be granted access to our services. If you do not comply with any part of these terms, we reserve the right to terminate your access immediately.

These Terms & Conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of our website. If you will agree to these terms, you will be granted access to our services. If you will not comply with any part of these terms, we will reserve the right to terminate your access immediately.