Essential clauses for digital product terms and conditions
- Licensing and access: Define the license granted to the user, including its length, cost, and any restrictions on use, such as a limited number of uses or specific devices.
- Terms of use: Specify what the user is allowed to do with the product and what is prohibited (e.g., illegal resale or sharing).
- Intellectual property: Clearly state your ownership of the product and the content within it.
- Payment and fees: Outline the payment terms, methods accepted, and any taxes or other fees.
- Refunds and returns: Detail your refund policy, including any conditions under which a refund will be granted. Be specific, as digital products are often non-refundable once delivered.
- Liability and disclaimers: Limit your liability by informing users that they are using the product at their own risk. Also, include any warranties and disclaimers, such as disclaiming warranties for any damages that may arise from their use of the product.
- Termination: State your right to terminate an account or access to the product under certain circumstances, such as a breach of the terms.
- Dispute resolution: Provide a process for how disputes will be handled and specify the governing law.
- Privacy policy: Explain how you handle user data and ensure the terms and conditions align with your Privacy Policy.
- Electronic communications consent: Get consent for electronic communications with the user.