Legal for course creators: Student problems (S4E87)

If you are providing an online course or digital products to students, members, or customers, you're bound to come across a few tricky situations sooner or later. But are you doing all you can on the front end to prevent these situations from the start? In this episode, you'll learn: The importance of clear payment language in your terms of use How tech tools can prevent your students from copying your course content Why including a dollar amount for damages in your terms of use can save you a lot of headaches if someone does copy your course content Important legal and practical tips for managing your online community Why including disclaimers in your terms of use could be essential, depending on the nature of your online course/program topic Why promising guaranteed results is tricky business Why you should keep your refund policy on the strict side in your terms Key takeaway: We all want to believe the best in people, but in business, it's next to impossible to completely dodge unpleasant situations. By taking a closer look at your terms of use, you can prevent or avoid a lot of them. BONUS: Head over to www.awbfirm.com/course for instant access to our brand new, free masterclass, 3 Legal Protections Your Course Business is Probably Missing, and our legal checklist for course creators (plus you'll be the first to know when new episodes are live). This podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.