Legal Web Gem

You know that cute little box you usually click right through to get to most websites? Those are usually the terms & conditions...that you’ve expressly agreed to...and now a contract has been formed between you and the owner of that site.
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Ok so, only big-name brands need these, right? ⁣⁣
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Do you need them for your personal website? 
YES. *even if you’re not directly selling something on your site!
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Why? The T’s & C’s protect you and your website just like a contract would in any other part of your business. The T’s & C’s can address many different areas in which you want to protect your business and your content online.⁣⁣
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If you don’t have terms drafted by an attorney (which is less ideal, but OK), some general things you should consider :⁣⁣
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1. Your terms need to be clear and conspicuous (lawyer-speak for OBVIOUS) to your users/customers. A click-through agreement box is best, but if you don’t want to use one, you’ll need to place your terms in a location that is very obvious to your users. If you’re not sure, ASK! 👀⁣⁣
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2. The terms will need to be specific to your website & services. You’ll need to take special precautions with your terms if the use of anything on your website requires a fee or cost, if your website hosts user-generated content (think Reddit, Twitter, Pinterest), and/or if you want to ensure any of your original, blood-sweat-and-tears content is protected from thieves!⁣
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*Disclaimer* This post is strictly for general informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice.