Blog - Page 77
Legal articles in easy to understand language.
Child Privacy Laws
While most jurisdictions have passed general laws concerning online privacy protection, there are still relatively few worldwide laws that deal exclusively with online privacy protection for children. In fact, only the US has a law specific to children's privacy as of now. However, if you maintain a website or app that's directed...
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
Note: The Right to Know Act died in January of 2023 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...
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,...