3 Reasons Why Your Website Should Include Terms and ConditionsAttorney Nina Kaufman outlines why you should have the right policies in place online.

ByNina Kaufman

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If you'redoing business online, outlining your legal policies -- your terms and conditions -- can be an important step to protecting your business. Attorney Nina Kaufman says there are three major reasons you should consider including them:

1.E-commerce.Consider it as a contract between you and customer, she says. If a dispute arises you'll want to make sure it's handled according to your terms.
2.Blogs.Here's where you can outline what types of content are allowed onyour website, such as copyrighted material.
3.E-mail.If you're collecting customer e-mail addresses and other information, explain how you plan to collect and use it.

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Nina L. Kaufman, Esq. is an award-winning New York City attorney, edutainer and author. Under herAsk The Business Lawyerbrand, she reaches thousands of entrepreneurs and small business owners with her legal services, professional speaking, information products, and LexAppeal weekly ezine. She also writes theMaking It Legalblog.

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