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Terms of Service Apr 1, 2026 · 8 min read

Does My Website Need Terms of Service?

The short answer is yes, and the long answer involves actual fines, banned accounts, and one really embarrassing lawsuit. Here's what you actually need to know.

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Basics 6 min read

Privacy Policy vs Terms of Service: What's the Difference?

They're both legal pages. They both go in your footer. But they do completely different things, and you need both.

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GDPR 9 min read

What is GDPR? A Plain-English Guide for Website Owners

GDPR applies to you even if you've never been to Europe. Here's what it actually requires and what happens if you ignore it.

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CCPA 7 min read

What is CCPA? California Privacy Law Explained Simply

California passed a privacy law that affects businesses all over the world. Here's what it says and whether it applies to you.

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Cookies 7 min read

Cookie Consent Law Explained: What You Actually Need

Cookie banners are everywhere. Most of them are wrong. Here's what the law actually requires and how to do it right.

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Disclosures 5 min read

What is an Affiliate Disclosure and Do You Need One?

If you earn money recommending products, the FTC has some very specific opinions about what you need to tell your readers.

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E-commerce 10 min read

Shopify Legal Pages: The Complete Guide for Store Owners

Every Shopify store needs specific legal pages before it can properly accept payments. Here's exactly what you need and where to put it.

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Comparison 10 min read

Privacy Policy Generator Comparison: FreeTOS vs Termly vs TermsFeed

You searched "free privacy policy generator" and got 5 tools that all want your credit card. Here's the honest breakdown.

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Compliance 9 min read

Website Legal Compliance Checklist for 2026 (The Complete List)

Most website owners find out they needed a legal page when something already went wrong. Here's the full list so you don't.

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Alternatives 8 min read

Best Free Termly Alternative in 2026 (That Actually Lets You Keep the Document)

Termly generated your document. Then asked for $120/year to let you use it. Here's what to do instead.

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Legal Basics 7 min read

EULA vs Terms of Service: What's the Difference and Which Do You Need?

They sound similar. They serve very different purposes. Here's when you need a EULA, when a ToS is enough, and when you need both.

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E-commerce 9 min read

How to Write a Refund Policy That Actually Protects You (With Real Examples)

A bad refund policy costs you customers. A missing one costs you more. Here's exactly what yours needs to say.

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Copyright 8 min read

DMCA Policy for Websites: What It Is, Who Needs One, and How to Add It Free

No DMCA policy means you're on the hook for copyright infringement your users commit. Here's how safe harbor protection actually works.

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GDPR 8 min read

What Is a Data Processing Agreement (DPA)? GDPR Requirements Explained

If you share user data with Mailchimp, Google Analytics, or Stripe, GDPR requires a signed DPA with each of them. Most businesses don't have one.

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Legal Compliance 10 min read

ADA Website Accessibility Statement: What It Is, Who Needs One, and How to Get It Free

WCAG 2.2 is now the standard. Here's what an accessibility statement must include, who's legally required to have one, and how to publish yours in minutes.

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Comparison 9 min read

Best Free Cookie Policy Generators 2026 — We Tested All of Them

CookieYes, Cookiebot, TermsFeed, iubenda, and FreeTOS — tested side by side. One is genuinely free. The rest have hidden costs we document in detail.

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Privacy Law 11 min read

New Privacy Laws 2026: What Your Website Needs to Do Right Now

17 US states now have active privacy laws. Kentucky, Indiana, and Rhode Island went live in 2026. Here's a state-by-state table and exactly what changes for your website.

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E-Commerce 9 min read

Shopify Legal Requirements Checklist 2026 (Every Legal Page Your Store Needs)

Shopify doesn't auto-generate your legal pages — you have to. Here's the complete checklist: what each page needs to say, where to add it, and how to get them free.

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Privacy Law 8 min read

What Is PIPEDA? Canada's Privacy Law for Website Owners Explained (2026)

PIPEDA, Quebec Law 25, and Bill C-27 explained in plain English. What you have to disclose, whether it applies to your site, and what a compliant Canadian privacy policy needs.

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AI & Tech 10 min read

Legal Pages Every AI Tool Builder Needs in 2026 (EU AI Act Compliance)

The EU AI Act's Article 50 transparency obligations are live. Here's every legal page your AI-powered product needs — from AI transparency notices to updated ToS and privacy policies.

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