Theater of the Courtroom

In part 2 of "The ABC's of Internet Law," I discuss the following topics:

Collecting Emails

Outreach Emails

Trademarks

The Future of Internet Regulation

International Enforcement

The key takeaways are as follows:

Compel your users to accept your terms of service using a checkbox and keep server logs.


When you update terms and conditions, force your users to accept them before they can continue using your site.


Use disclaimers on your pages when giving advice such as health or financial advice that can affect people’s lives.


Clearly display an earnings disclosure on your site if you are earning affiliate income.


Linking to the original source of an image does not cloak you in a veil of immunity when it comes to copyright liability.
 Don’t steal photos - take your own or use stock photos.



Use a third party email platform such as Constant Contact or MailChimp as they force you to comply with SPAM laws.


Register your brand as a trademark or risk losing it to someone else.

In this episode, I discuss the following topics:

Jurisdiction

Privacy Policy, Terms of Service & Terms and Conditions

Terms of Service

Privacy Policy

Using Templates to Create Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Updating Terms and Conditions

Requiring the User to Check a Box

Giving Bad Information or Advice

Criticism in Product Reviews

Earnings Disclaimers

Why Do We Need Disclaimers?

What Does “Display Clearly” Mean?

What is the FTC On the Lookout For?

What Would Happen in Court?

What Should You Do In Practice?

Alphabet Soup for Corporations • Alphabet Soup for Corporations • Alphabet Soup for Corporations • What are the characteristics of a closely held corporation? • What are the characteristics of a closely held corporation? • Civil Tax Penalties: What You Need to Know • Civil Tax Penalties: What You Need to Know • Civil Tax Penalties: What You Need to Know • What are a corporation's Bylaws? • How is a Corporation Formed? • What are the legal structures of a business? • What are the legal structures of a business? • What are the legal structures of a business? • What are the legal structures of a business? • Tips for Choosing the Best Entity for Your Business • Why Draft a Written Partnership Agreement Up Front? • Why Draft a Written Partnership Agreement Up Front?

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