Go Virtual Legally
Going Virtual? PLEASE READ before taking things online‼️‼️⠀
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As a result of social distancing, many are taking in-person events online, using this as an amazing opportunity to collaborate with others virtually, or making their entire business virtual.
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The online space is an amazingly convenient one, but we need to be aware of the plethora of legal considerations to consider before jumping into the deep end. ⠀
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(Please share this post with anyone you know who has “gone virtual.”)⠀
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Here’s your Virtual Legal Checklist: ⠀
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1. Webinar Release Form: Are you planning on recording content with a guest? Collaborations are great, but if you’re recording another person you need their consent. You also need to have them sign a release of their right to publicity – and most importantly – you need to GUARANTEE you own that content.
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2. Privacy Policy: Does your webinar or virtual event ask for names & emails at sign up? Then you MUST have a privacy policy. No wiggle room here. The privacy rules are super strict, so DO NOT proceed without this.
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3. Copyright Protection: Especially if you’re planning on monetizing the webinar/summit/workshop/recorded event – protect the actual video content via copyright protection! Your content is valuable. Don’t leave it susceptible.
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4. Refund Policy: Is your webinar/summit/virtual event available to purchase? Many webinars right now are free but within the coming weeks, I’m willing to bet that we’ll be seeing more paid options. If so, you’ll need to have a proper refund/return policy in place in the event a purchaser asks for a refund (believe it or not, some payment processors will keep your funds hostage until they see the proper policies on your page.⠀
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Legalmiga® Members: you’re already ahead of the game. I just added a Webinar Release Form to the Free Template Vault – plus you already have access to sample Refund/Return policies. ⠀
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To see what templates are currently available in the Free Template Vault: www.ttiemanlaw.com/freetemplatevault ⠀
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*Disclaimer* This post is strictly for general informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice.