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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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