How to Legally Protect Your Online Course, Challenge, or Membership
You’ve poured time, energy, and love into your course, challenge, or membership. Your content is live. Your community is growing. But then the fear hits:
What if someone copies your content?
What if people share it without paying?
What if clients demand refunds out of nowhere?
Here’s how to make sure your digital product is legally protected from Day 1.
Why You Need Legal Protection
Anything online can be misused, misinterpreted, or copied. Without legal protections in place, you risk:● Clients sharing logins or downloads
● Copycats using your content
● Refund disputes with little recourse
Essential Legal Tools for Digital Programs
1. Product Terms of Use
Clearly outline access, usage limits, refund terms, and behavior expectations.
2. Refund Policy
Spell out when and how refunds are (or aren’t) available.
3. Legal Disclaimers
Clarify that your content isn’t medical, legal, or financial advice.
4. Copyright Notice
State clearly that your content is yours and cannot be reused or resold.
5. Community Guidelines
If your program includes a group, protect your space with written rules.
Smart Legal Practices
● Add checkboxes to accept terms at checkout
● Link all policies in your website footer
● Use visible disclaimers on your sales page
● Watermark your content with your logo or brand
● Register your trademark if you’re building a method or signature course
Launch Day Legal Checklist
✅ Sales page includes legal links
✅ Custom Terms of Use
✅ Clear Refund Policy
✅ Visible Disclaimers
✅ Trademark in process (if applicable)
Your course content is valuable. Let’s keep it safe from refund drama, copycats, and leaks.
Download the Legal Self-Audit and make sure your program is locked down legally — from your sales page to your member portal.
You built this. Let’s protect it. Get the checklist now (it’s free).
