United States: Website Terms And Conditions: More Important Than Ever
06 June 2020
Klein Moynihan Turco LLP
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The era of social distancing brought on by the recent Covid-19 pandemic has greatly limited in-person retail interaction. Consequently, e-commerce transactions and other online interactions have significantly increased in popularity, making well-drafted website Terms and Conditions more essential than ever for website operators. Website Terms and Conditions, coupled with online Privacy Policies, are the legal documents used to establish the contractual relationship between website operators and their respective end-users and customers.
Given this vital role, it is of paramount importance that website operators ensure that their website Terms and Conditions limit liability to the maximum extent permitted by law and provide other key legal protections.
Why Is It Important to Have A Contract with Website End Users?
Limiting Your Company's Liability and Safeguarding Assets
Given that Website Terms and Conditions are almost always the only contractual nexus between the end-user and the website owner, the Terms and Conditions must be broad in scope in order to address as many contingencies as possible. Without a comprehensive approach, website operators could be vulnerable to otherwise avoidable pitfalls, setbacks and lawsuits.
Generally, the Terms and Conditions should address some or all of the following (which is by no means a complete ..
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