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Business contracts, a clause-by-clause guide to what should be in yours
A clause-by-clause guide to the essential clauses of a business contract, from scope and pricing to liability caps, IP, confidentiality and dispute resolution.
Read noteSetting up an IT support business in Australia and the legal steps, in order
The legal steps to set up an IT support business in Australia, in order, from ABN and ASIC registration through GST, client contracts and privacy obligations.
Read noteBusiness terms and conditions in Australia, a clause-by-clause guide
A clause-by-clause guide to business terms and conditions in Australia: what to include, how to make them enforceable, and the consumer law traps to avoid.
Read noteUnfair contract terms, how the regime works and when it bites
How Australia's unfair contract terms law works: the three-part unfairness test, which standard form contracts it catches, the penalties and the fixes.
Read noteWhen to update your website terms and conditions, what the law requires
Wondering when to update your website terms and conditions? Here are the legal triggers, the duties behind them, and the penalties for letting them go stale.
Read noteWhat a licence is and how to know which ones your business needs
A licence is legal permission to do what the law otherwise forbids. Learn how licences, permits and registrations differ and which ones your business may need.
Read noteProforma contracts and the standard-form clauses that carry your deal
Wondering if your proforma contract will hold up in a dispute? Here are the standard-form clauses that carry your deal and the traps to watch.
Read noteService level agreements, a practical guide for Australian businesses
A practical guide to using a service level agreement in Australia: what to include, how to make it enforceable, and where consumer law limits your promises.
Read noteNine everyday situations where commercial law applies to your small business
Nine everyday examples of commercial law in Australia: the ACL, consumer guarantees, privacy, employment, leases, PPSR and trade marks in everyday situations
Read noteDropshipping in Australia and the legal obligations you take on as the online seller
Dropshipping in Australia still makes you the seller: consumer guarantees, refunds, advertising, privacy, product safety and GST duties you can't outsource.
Read noteHow enforceable undertakings with the ACCC work
Enforceable undertakings are court-enforceable promises businesses give the ACCC to resolve consumer law breaches. Learn how they work and when to negotiate.
Read noteChatbots and generative AI, your legal obligations in Australia
Using a chatbot or ChatGPT in your Australian business? Here are the privacy, consumer law and IP obligations you must meet to stay legally compliant.
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