In plain English
It is the written rules and conditions that govern use of a platform or other online service. They state the terms that apply when someone uses the service.
In context
In that monetization warning, ToS refers to the platform's rules and conditions that the message cites.
- Situation
- Reading creator, advertising, monetization, reach, eligibility, and payout dashboards
- What it communicates
- labels the rules link cited in a monetization warning.
Meaning limits
By itself, ToS does not identify which specific rule or condition is at issue.
Examples
“Under the ToS, users may not share other people's photos.”
“The monetization warning points to the ToS without naming the exact rule at issue.”