When it comes to running a website, skipping out on important legal pages isn’t just an oversight — it could leave you vulnerable to lawsuits, content theft, and unhappy customers. These pages aren’t just formalities; they’re essential protections for your business, your content, and the trust of your audience.
Whether you’re running a horse boarding facility, selling western-inspired products, or booking other services through your site, having the right legal pages in place helps protect your business and build trust with your audience. These pages do more than cover your bases; they show that you’re serious about your work and value transparency. In this post, I’ll walk you through the legal must-haves for your website, so you can focus on what you do best with confidence and peace of mind.
Privacy Policy
This page outlines your policies regarding their private information and what you will and won’t do with it. ‼️This isn’t just a “nice to have” addition to your website, it’s a “must have”.‼️ Even if all you do is track your Google analytics and don’t actually request info from visitors, their data is still being tracked and you have the legal obligation to let visitors know what you’re doing with their data.
Terms & Conditions | Terms of Use
This document outlines what people are agreeing to when using your website. It also states what they are not allowed to do, such as take or “borrow” your content without permission.
Shipping | Returns | Refunds
If you sell anything, or take any money for any products or services directly on your website, you should clearly state what your refund policy is, what your shipping policies are for products and how they can return items if they need to.
Not only does having this content on your site help negate any potential legal issues, it provides users with a reasonable amount of confidence that you’re a legitimate business owner who has some integrity and they are safe in your hands.
Taking the time to get your legal pages in place might not be the most exciting part of building your website, but it’s one of the smartest things you can do for your business. A little effort now can save you stress down the road and help you show up confidently for the clients and customers who count on you.
