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Legal articles in easy to understand language.
Privacy Shield (Invalidated)
In October of 2015, the EU-U.S. Safe Harbor program was invalidated, and in February of 2016, a draft of the new EU-U.S. Privacy Shield was introduced. However, on July 16, 2020, Privacy Shield itself was also invalidated. It is no longer an acceptable method for safe transfers of data, and has...
Legal Requirements for SaaS
If your business uses SaaS then there are specific legal requirements that you need to make sure to follow whenever you make any changes to your software or apps that affect how you handle users' privacy or personal information. This article will explain what SaaS is, the benefits of implementing SaaS...
Class Action Waivers in Terms & Conditions
If you're in mobile apps and/or software development, you must consider potential liability. You will find it difficult to limit consumer claims based on a cause of action and still have those limits remain enforceable. That is why there's a better alternative. Class action waivers act to limit the means of dispute resolution...
Policies for Retail Stores
As a retail store owner, you must provide a set of legal policies that explain important details about your business, such as your practices and conventions, the types of information you collect about customers and how you plan to use it, as well as customers' rights and available choices. There are...
No Return, No Refund Policy
A No Return, No Refund Policy is a policy where customers are informed that they are not allowed to return or get refunds for products they have purchased. This article will cover country-specific requirements and laws that stores must follow when implementing such a policy, and help you write your own...
Using Terms & Conditions to Limit Liability
When you design that new hot app or offer services on your websites, look for a Terms & Conditions agreement to protect your business. Think of the Terms and Conditions agreement as the ground rules for users to using your website or app. This legal agreement the sets rules and guidelines to...