Terms of service is the agreement that sets the rules for using your product: what users may and may not do, your liability limits, and how disputes are handled. For a WordPress Plugin, getting it right matters: WordPress.org guidelines require plugins to disclose any data they send to external services, and many plugins must help site owners meet their own GDPR duties. This free terms of service generator asks a few questions about your WordPress Plugin and assembles a tailored document you can copy or download in seconds.
Why your WordPress Plugin needs a terms of service
Clear terms of service protect you by setting expectations, limiting liability, and giving you grounds to suspend abusive accounts.
WordPress.org guidelines require plugins to disclose any data they send to external services, and many plugins must help site owners meet their own GDPR duties.
What a WordPress Plugin terms of service should cover
A good terms of service for a WordPress Plugin is specific to how your product works. At a minimum, address:
- Any calls the plugin makes to external or third-party services
- Data stored in the site database on behalf of the owner
- Hooks you provide for data export and erasure requests
- Acceptance of the terms and who may use the product
- Acceptable-use rules and prohibited behavior
- Payment, refund, and cancellation terms if you charge
- Limitation of liability and governing law
How this generator works
PolicySmith builds your terms of service entirely in your browser — nothing you type is sent to a server. Answer the questions above about analytics, payments, AI features, and the regions your users live in, and the document updates to match. Export it as HTML or Markdown, paste it into your WordPress Plugin, and link to it from your store listing or footer.
Frequently asked questions
Does a WordPress plugin need its own privacy policy?
If your plugin sends data to your servers or a third-party API, you must disclose it in the readme and your policy. Plugins that store personal data should also support WordPress’s privacy export and erasure tools.
Do I need terms of service if I already have a privacy policy?
They serve different jobs. A privacy policy explains data handling; terms of service set the contract for using your product. Most apps benefit from having both.
Can I edit the generated terms of service?
Absolutely. Export the document as Markdown or HTML and adjust the clauses to match how your product actually works.
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