5 Reasons why you will need Terms & Conditions 2 years ago

Terms and conditions are often ignored when signing up for a mobile app, website, and sometimes even in a contract. 

Although it is not a legal requirement if you are a startup owner and considering opening a website, having a strong set of terms and conditions is necessary to prevent misunderstandings over what you are offering.

Whatever product you sell for as long as it has something to do with a customer or a client, you must create a legally binding contract between you and your clients. Your terms and conditions should be designed specifically for your business, follow the law, and include user rights. 

Here are the reasons why you will need to establish Terms & Conditions for your business:

Limit your Liability

Having Terms & Conditions on your website may protect your company from issues that are out of your control. It would be best if you informed your users regarding the guidelines you set for your service. In that case, you draw a line regarding how much you could be held liable when issues arise.

Protect your Content

Your website's Terms & Conditions should explain who owns the content on your website/service/product and that you have full ownership of the logo, design, etc. Except for the user-generated information. Your users will have to agree that they are not permitted to copy, distribute or sell anything that is found on your website.

Billing Terms

You should include a provision detailing payment or transaction guidelines if your website offers paid memberships, an online store, or any other payment type. It should explain how payments must be made, what would happen if a refund is required, and the legal consequences if a client doesn't pay.

User Guidelines 

With the rise of technology comes the rising number of cyberbullying and the spread of misinformation. Suppose your website includes a comment section or allows users to share content. In that case, your Terms & Conditions should have a clause detailing the guidelines the user must follow while using your website– this helps you prevent abuses by highlighting your ability to remove the accounts of violators.

Disclaimer

As errors are inevitable, your website should include a service disclaimer that seeks to restrict the website owner's liability if there are technical or service issues. This should also state that the owner cannot be held liable if the client violates the manual or instruction. In this case, it can protect your business from unusual claims.

Every business owner should remember that in whatever transaction, you must put everything in writing to protect your legal rights because the terms you lay out are what you and your client can expect from one another. 

If you're in the market for a well-drafted Terms & Conditions, consult with one of our lawyers at Digest.ph!