How to Legally Protect Your Course, Challenge, or Membership
Your digital offer is finally done.
You poured your heart into every video, template, lesson, and bonus.Now it’s time to launch your course, challenge, or membership to the world.
But… did you forget to legally protect it?
Before you go live, let’s make sure your content and income are protected from day one.
What Needs Legal Protection?
● Course videos, PDFs, and modules
● Login credentials and member portals
● Challenge content shared live or recorded
● Community spaces (e.g., private Facebook or Slack groups)
● Coaching calls or office hours
● Bonuses, downloads, swipe files, and worksheets
Common Legal Mistakes That Can Hurt You
● Launching without terms of use or refund policy
● Allowing access without enforcing your IP rights
● Using testimonials without permission
● Giving lifetime access with no boundaries
● Not clarifying results or support levels
Legal Protections You Need for Your Offer
1. Terms of Use (specific to your course or program)
Include rules about access, refund policy, usage rights, and termination.
2. Disclaimers (for coaching, business, wellness, etc.)
Protect yourself from unrealistic client expectations or liability.
3. Payment Terms
Spell out payment plans, late fees, and access cutoff for missed payments.
4. Community Guidelines
If you run a group, outline respectful conduct, moderation rights, and consequences.
5. Copyright Notices
State clearly that all course materials are your intellectual property and can’t be copied or shared.
✅ Course + Membership Protection Checklist
✅ I have custom Terms of Use for each offer
✅ My refund policy is clear and visible
✅ I include disclaimers based on the type of content I teach
✅ I protect my login portal and digital downloads
✅ I enforce respectful rules in my online community
You built it. You’re ready to launch. But without clear legal boundaries, you’re leaving your income and content wide open.
Snag our free Website Terms of Use Template—perfect for your course, challenge, or
membership sales page. It’s lawyer-drafted, mama-approved, and ready to copy-paste.
Download the free template now and protect your content before someone copies it.
