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Legal articles in easy to understand language.
Privacy Policy for Sign In with Twitter
Twitter allows its users to sign in, log in, or create accounts with other websites and mobile apps by using the "Sign In With Twitter" feature that you've probably seen implemented before. This sign-in functionality is similar to Sign In with Facebook or Google's login button. It makes accessing and interacting with...
How to prepare for Privacy Shield
In October of 2015, the EU-U.S. Safe Harbor program was invalidated, and in February of 2016, a draft of the new EU-US Privacy Shield was introduced. This will be very important to you if your business is based in the U.S. and you collect, use and/or store any personal information about...
Legal requirements for SaaS
SaaS is no doubt becoming a popular way to create and manage business software. The ease of use and availability of these platforms creates a market where many apps grow exponentially. As this occurs, it's likely that your SaaS app will handle privacy and data differently and your users need to be...
Class Action Waivers in Terms & Conditions
If you're in mobile apps and/or software development, you must consider potential liability. You will find it difficult to limit consumer claims based on a cause of action and still have those limits remain enforceable. That is why there's a better alternative. Class action waivers act to limit the means of dispute resolution...
Pay for a Tweet: Is it legal?
Endorsements are another popular way that social media platforms like Twitter can be used. An endorsement is when someone basically gives their approval, support, or recommendation for something. Typically, endorsements are paid for by companies, or some sort of incentive is offered. For example, a clothing company could pay a popular fashion...
Is SSL Required on e-Commerce Stores
SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer, and is the industry standard when it comes to safe and secure online transactions between websites and users. Put simply, the SSL technology allows for an encrypted connection to take place between a user's web browser and the web server of the website that the...