Last week, the American Bar Association launched a new online resource to help individuals and small business owners with questions about setting up, launching and operating an online store or other e-commerce venture. As reported in Computerworld.com, among the sections covered at SafeSelling.org are obtaining a domain name, selling out of state and how to verify who your customers are.
SafeSelling.org is a helpful resource, but not one that can answer every question. For example, the site talks about the kinds of terms and conditions that should be included on your website (“warranties, delivery terms, and return policies, in addition to any legally-required terms, based on the nature of the transaction�). But it doesn’t provide you with the legal language to communicate those terms clearly.
So by all means, visit the site. Learn a little. It will provide you with a good overview. Once you’ve done so, be sure to visit your attorney, who can help you craft the language that will protect you!
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