AWS Service Agreement and Terms of Service

Review AWS's terms for account usage, billing, services, and legal requirements.

Overview

These terms govern use of Amazon Web Services ("AWS") by you (your "Account Owner"), a natural person or legal entity.

  • Acceptance of terms upon sign-up
  • Account responsibility and usage restrictions
  • Payment obligations and pricing
  • Termination procedures

1. Account Use Agreement

You must provide accurate, up-to-date information and comply with all legal requirements.

  • Prohibited: illegal or harmful activity
  • Compliance with export, sanctions and anti-corruption laws
  • No redistribution of AWS services to third parties

2. Pricing and Payment

Billing and payment terms vary by service and region:

  • • Free tier usage limits apply
  • • Metered billing based on usage logs
  • • Payment via linked financial account
  • • Late fees apply

3. Service Limitations

AWS may limit or suspend your access for any of the following reasons:

  • • Non-payment within due dates
  • • Usage violations or service level breaches
  • • Changes in service availability

4. Data and Privacy

Your data is subject to AWS data storage and security policies. Full details available at AWS Privacy Policy

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AWS account and service terms

Can I use AWS for illegal activities?

No. AWS reserves the right to audit and terminate accounts for violations. Use of AWS must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

What happens if I exceed free tier limits?

You will receive alerts and automatic billing will apply upon usage beyond free tier thresholds. Monitor your usage in AWS Console for tracking.

Can I transfer my AWS account?

Account transfers must be requested via AWS Support. Ensure you understand billing and legal implications before initiating a transfer.

Is there a refund policy?

Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis. Contact AWS Support for billing inquiries or disputes.

Contact AWS Support

Email for legal questions about these terms: