Jocelyn Mackie - Page 3
Legal writer at TermsFeed.
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Former civil litigation attorney. Content legal strategist.
Illinois Right to Know Act
In March 2017, the U.S. Congress voted to remove broadband privacy rules which would have gone into effect later that year. The president confirmed the repeal, which ended efforts to pass federal privacy protection law. After that, states became interested in passing their own legislation to protect the online privacy of...
Legal Policies for Google Tools & Services
These days, it's somewhat difficult to find websites and apps that don't use Google tools and services. While these Google resources are helpful for gaining visibility and sharing your message or brand, they also trigger legal questions. Google places requirements on its developers in order to protect itself from liability. These...
Does Copying or Adapting Another's Terms & Conditions Violate Copyright Law?
A Terms & Conditions agreement (T&C) defines rights, duties, and responsibilities between you and your users. It sets up expectations and allows you to enforce terms regarding payment, restricted content, and copyright violations. The T&C also addresses liability which can be different across industries. However, T&C agreements are often complex with...
Are Disclaimers Legally Binding?
There is some dispute over whether disclaimers are legally binding. Much of this arises from the way they are presented. Disclaimers are often not treated like contracts or legal agreements which makes them more difficult to enforce if you face legal issues. You can improve this situation by treating your Disclaimers...
Clickwrap in the EU
As more privacy laws require affirmative consent from users, clickwrap becomes more and more essential. Unlike the passive acceptance long advanced by browsewrap, clickwrap provides certainty when it comes to ensuring users accept your online terms. This is especially true if your company operates within the EU. You risk substantial fines...
Privacy Policy for Subscription Plans
Ecommerce and SaaS embrace the subscription plan as a way to make their products accessible to users. But the need for billing, shipping, and personal information to customize the experience makes these services more intrusive than others offered online. If you wish to offer a subscription plan, your Privacy Policy must...