Tingimused

Tingimused is Estonian for conditions or terms, and the plural form is tingimused. The word is used in legal, commercial, and everyday language to denote prerequisites, stipulations, or rules that apply to a situation, contract, or process. The singular form tingimus refers to a condition or stipulation, while tingimused covers the full set of such requirements.

In legal and business contexts, tingimused appear as clauses in contracts, service agreements, warranties, privacy policies, and terms of use. They outline the rights and obligations of the parties, the scope of services, payment terms, time limits, termination provisions, liability, and rules for data handling and confidentiality. They may also specify prerequisites for participation, eligibility criteria, or access to a service. In online environments, tingimused are commonly presented as terms of service or user agreements, and acceptance—often by clicking an "I agree" button or continuing to use the service—creates a binding contract, subject to applicable law and consumer protections.

Outside formal documents, tingimused can refer to any required conditions or prerequisites. For example, they may describe conditions for a job, a loan, or participation in an event. The term thus functions as a general label for preconditions that must be met for an outcome to occur.

Etymologically, tingimused derives from tingimus, meaning condition or stipulation, and is used consistently in Estonian to express formal and informal requirements.