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What belongs in a client agreement for your service business
What should your service business's client agreement cover? We explain the essential clauses, from scope and payment through to IP, liability and termination.
Read noteTerms and conditions in Australia, a clause-by-clause guide
What should your terms and conditions contain? A clause-by-clause guide to Australian T&Cs covering acceptance, pricing, refunds, liability limits and more.
Read noteDigital marketing legal obligations, a compliance guide for Australian agencies
A practical guide to the legal obligations of running your digital marketing business in Australia: privacy, consumer law, spam, IP and competitions.
Read noteUnfair contract terms, your obligations, the penalties and how to comply
Unfair contract terms in standard form contracts can attract penalties up to $100 million. Here is who the ACL rules cover and how your business can comply.
Read noteStandard contracts for Australian businesses, what they contain and what the law requires
Standard contracts explained for Australian small businesses: what to include, which laws override them, and the unfair contract term reforms of November 2023.
Read noteConsumer guarantees for online shopping and how your rights work in Australia
Online shopping rights in Australia: when consumer guarantees protect your purchases, when they don't apply to private sellers, and how to get a refund.
Read noteCan you backdate a contract in Australia?
Can you backdate a contract in Australia? Learn when backdating documents is unlawful and the lawful ways to make an agreement effective from an earlier date.
Read noteService agreement or terms and conditions, which one fits your business
Service agreement or terms and conditions: which document fits your Australian business, and what the ACL, privacy law and unfair contract terms rules require.
Read noteArtificial intelligence and the law, what Australian businesses need to know
No AI law exists in Australia yet, but existing rules still govern chatbots, data and AI-generated content. Here is what your business needs to know.
Read noteSetting up an online business in Australia, registrations, fees and timelines
Set up an online business in Australia: the order to follow for your structure, ABN, business name, GST and the fees and timing at each registration step.
Read noteWhat to include in a service contract, a clause-by-clause guide
What should a service contract include? A clause-by-clause guide to the essentials: scope, fees, IP ownership, liability and termination for businesses.
Read noteKey contract terms every small business should check before signing
Key contract terms explained for Australian small businesses: what each clause does, the traps that cause disputes, and when a commercial lawyer should review.
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