Terms of Service

Last Updated: [Insert last reviewed/updated date]

Also see: Privacy Policy  |  Refund Policy  |  Business Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

[Insert verified legal copy — state that by accessing or using the platform, the user agrees to be bound by these Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy.]

2. Service Description

Online Notary Center provides a remote online notarization (RON) platform that connects individuals with commissioned online notaries via secure audio-video technology. Notarizations performed through our platform are available where remote online notarization is legally accepted.

[Insert verified legal copy — describe the scope and limitations of the service, including that Online Notary Center is a technology platform and not a law firm, and that notaries are independent commissioners, not employees of Online Notary Center.]

3. Account Registration

[Insert verified legal copy — describe registration requirements, account accuracy obligations, password security, and account termination rights.]

4. Payment Terms

Standard notarization is $25.00 per document, which includes one notary, one seal, and one signer. Additional seals or signers are $25.00 each. Payment is required to download your completed notarized document.

[Insert verified legal copy — describe payment processing, subscription billing for business plans, and reference to the Refund Policy at /page/refund-policy.]

5. Acceptable Use

[Insert verified legal copy — describe prohibited uses, including fraudulent identity representation, submission of illegal documents, misuse of the platform, and reverse engineering.]

6. Identity Verification Requirements

[Insert verified legal copy — state that users must provide accurate identity information as required by applicable state RON laws, and that providing false identity information is prohibited and may result in account suspension and legal action.]

7. Intellectual Property

[Insert verified legal copy — state ownership of platform technology, content, and trademarks, and limitations on user rights to reproduce or distribute platform content.]

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

[Insert verified legal copy — standard disclaimer that the service is provided "as is," without warranty of any kind, to the extent permitted by applicable law.]

9. Limitation of Liability

[Insert verified legal copy — limit liability to the amount paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim, and exclude consequential damages, to the extent permitted by law.]

10. Dispute Resolution

[Insert verified legal copy — describe dispute resolution mechanism, e.g., mandatory arbitration or mediation before litigation, class action waiver if applicable.]

11. Governing Law

[Insert verified legal copy — specify governing jurisdiction and venue for disputes.]

12. Changes to These Terms

[Insert verified legal copy — describe how changes are communicated and when they take effect. State that continued use constitutes acceptance.]

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