Guides and research
Legal Guides in Plain English
No legalese. No scare tactics. Just honest, practical guides on privacy law, GDPR, CCPA, Terms of Service, and keeping your website legally covered.
23 guides and studies, each checked against its sources. Last updated 29 September 2026.
Original research
Shopify Refund Policies in 2026: What 124 Stores Actually Promise
We read the public refund policy of 124 well known Shopify brands and counted the return windows, fees and rules. The per store data is available to download as a CSV file.
124Shopify refund policies read
53%give exactly 30 days to return
21%mention free returns or a prepaid label
New this month
Written from the laws and the data themselves, with every source listed.
AI and the lawNew
AI Chatbot Disclosure Rules: What EU AI Act Article 50 RequiresSince 2 August 2026 a website chatbot in the EU must say it is AI at the first message. Here is the wording to use, where it goes, and who has to do it.
Privacy lawNew
4 New State Privacy Laws of 2026: Oklahoma, Alabama, Louisiana and VermontOklahoma, Alabama, Louisiana and Vermont passed privacy laws in 2026. See the dates, who they cover and the exact lines to add to your privacy policy.
Privacy laws
GDPR, CCPA, the new state laws and what each one asks of a website.
Privacy lawNew
4 New State Privacy Laws of 2026: Oklahoma, Alabama, Louisiana and VermontOklahoma, Alabama, Louisiana and Vermont passed privacy laws in 2026. See the dates, who they cover and the exact lines to add to your privacy policy.
Privacy law
New Privacy Laws 2026: What Your Website Must Do NowNew US state privacy laws took effect in 2025 and 2026. See which ones apply to your website and what your privacy policy needs to say now.
Privacy law
What Is GDPR? A Plain English Guide for Website OwnersGDPR explained simply. Learn what GDPR requires, who it applies to, what data subject rights are, and how to make your website GDPR compliant in 2026.
Privacy law
What Is the CCPA? California Privacy Law ExplainedCCPA explained for website owners. Learn who must comply, California consumer rights, Do-Not-Sell requirements, and how to add a CCPA privacy policy.
Privacy law
What Is PIPEDA? Canadian Privacy Law for WebsitesPIPEDA is Canada's federal privacy law for businesses. See who it applies to, what your privacy policy needs for Canadian users, and how to comply.
Privacy law
What Is a Data Processing Agreement (DPA)? GDPR GuideIf you share personal data with a third party service, the GDPR requires a Data Processing Agreement. Here is what a DPA is and what it must say.
Privacy law
Cookie Consent Laws Explained: Do You Need a Banner?Do you need a cookie consent banner? Learn the GDPR and ePrivacy rules, which cookies need consent, and what your cookie policy has to say.
Privacy law
Privacy Policy vs Terms of Service: The DifferencePrivacy Policy vs Terms of Service: what each covers, who is protected, when you need both, and the key legal differences between them.
Online stores
Refunds, returns and the pages a Shopify store is expected to publish.
Original researchNew
Shopify Refund Policies in 2026: What 124 Stores Actually PromiseWe read the refund pages of 124 Shopify stores. Here are the return windows, fees and wording they use, and what a small store should copy or avoid.
Online stores
Shopify Legal Requirements Checklist for 2026Does your Shopify store have the right legal pages? Here is which policies Shopify requires, which laws apply, and what each page needs to say.
Online stores
Shopify Legal Pages: The Complete GuideComplete guide to Shopify legal pages. Learn which legal pages Shopify requires, what each one must include, and where to add them in your store.
Online stores
How to Write a Refund Policy, With Real ExamplesA bad refund policy costs you customers and a missing one costs you more. Here is what yours needs to say, what to avoid, and real examples to copy.
Terms, disclosures and accessibility
Terms of Service, EULAs, DMCA notices, affiliate links and accessibility statements.
Terms and policies
Does My Website Need Terms of Service? A Clear AnswerFind out if your website legally needs Terms of Service. We explain when it is required, what it protects you from, and what it should include.
Terms and policies
EULA vs Terms of Service: Differences and When You Need BothEULA and Terms of Service sound like the same thing. They're not. Here's the real difference, which businesses need which, and when you might need both.
Terms and policies
DMCA Policy for Websites: What It Needs and How to Add ItA DMCA policy protects your site when users upload infringing content. Here is what it needs to say, who needs one, and how the takedown process works.
Terms and policies
What Is an Affiliate Disclosure? FTC Rules ExplainedLearn what an affiliate disclosure is, why the FTC requires it, where to place it on your site, and what the wording should say. Examples included.
Terms and policies
ADA Website Accessibility Statement: A 2026 GuideDoes your website need an accessibility statement? See who needs one, what WCAG 2.2 asks for, what to include, and a real example to follow.
Terms and policies
Website Legal Compliance Checklist for 2026The complete website legal compliance checklist for 2026. Find which legal pages your site needs under GDPR, CCPA, FTC and COPPA, by type of website.
AI products
What the EU AI Act asks of chatbots, AI features and AI written content.
AI and the lawNew
AI Chatbot Disclosure Rules: What EU AI Act Article 50 RequiresSince 2 August 2026 a website chatbot in the EU must say it is AI at the first message. Here is the wording to use, where it goes, and who has to do it.
AI and the law
Legal Pages Every AI Tool Needs in 2026 (EU AI Act)Building an AI tool or SaaS with AI features? Here are the 6 legal pages you need in 2026 and what EU AI Act Article 50 requires from you.
Comparisons
How the main policy generators compare on price and on what you get to keep.
Comparison
Termly vs TermsFeed vs FreeTOS (2026) ComparedWe tested Termly, TermsFeed, iubenda and FreeTOS. Here is what each tool costs, what the free plans really give you, and which suits a small business.
Comparison
Best Termly Alternative in 2026Termly's free plan won't let you download your legal documents. Here's what you actually get, what it costs, and the best Termly alternative in 2026.
Comparison
Best Cookie Policy Generators in 2026, TestedWe tested 6 cookie policy generators in 2026. Here is what Termly, CookieYes, Cookiebot and iubenda really charge and what their free plans leave out.
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