Jocelyn Mackie - Page 2

Former civil litigation attorney. Content legal strategist at TermsFeed.

Do You Need a Money Back Guarantee?

To shoppers, having a money back guarantee shows that you have confidence in your product. While it acts mainly as a sales enhancer, many companies and web developers are under the impression that having one is a legal requirement. There are several reasons to include a money back guarantee but none...

EULA vs Free Software License

Most software available today is licensed, not purchased. Consumers have no shortage of products to consider, and those with good programming skills often choose software with open code so they can add their own features and functionality. Generally, items with closed code are licensed through End Use License Agreements (EULA) while...

Illinois Right to Know Act

In March 2017, the U.S. Congress voted to remove broadband privacy rules which would have gone into effect later that year. The president confirmed the repeal, which ended efforts to pass federal privacy protection law. After that, states became interested in passing their own legislation to protect the online privacy of...

Legal Policies for Google Tools & Services

These days, it's somewhat difficult to find websites and apps that don't use Google tools and services. While these Google resources are helpful for gaining visibility and sharing your message or brand, they also trigger legal questions. Google places requirements on its developers in order to protect itself from liability. These...

Does Copying or Adapting Another's Terms & Conditions Violate Copyright Law?

Directly copying a Terms & Conditions agreement (T&C) exposes your company to legal risks in a few ways. First, copying an agreement word-for-word is likely a violation of copyright law. Secondly, even if you borrow an agreement from a competitor in your industry, it is likely that differences in location,...

Are Disclaimers Legally Binding?

There is some dispute over whether disclaimers are legally binding. Much of this arises from the way they are presented. Disclaimers are often not treated like contracts or legal agreements which makes them more difficult to enforce if you face legal issues. You can improve this situation by treating your Disclaimers...