European Commission launches database: understanding general terms and conditions of digital services
The European Commission today launched the Digital Services Terms and Conditions Database, which contains the terms and conditions of digital services, with a focus on online platforms such as social media, app stores or marketplaces. This database is a Commission initiative, which is in line with the various transparency requirements introduced by the Digital Services Act (DSA), including the obligation for online platforms to provide an easy-to-understand, plain-language summary of their terms and conditions, in the languages of the member states in which they operate. The Digital Services Terms and Conditions Database will serve as a resource for users, regulators and stakeholders. Regulators can monitor the digital landscape and assess legal compliance with regulations. Researchers will have the ability to gain real-time insight into changing terms and conditions through the database.The database uses open-source sof (Machine translated)