The last thing you want to think about are the legal ramifications of owning and operating a membership site. A quick and easy way to make sure that everyone knows what to expect is to craft a ‘Terms and Conditions” statement for your site. Here’s how…
1. Disclaimer of liability
The disclaimer of liability is perhaps the most important part of your terms and conditions. It is advisable to state that the use of the site is entirely at the member’s own risk, and that you are not responsible for any damages to the member whether they be directly or indirectly linked to the use of your site.
2. Membership term
You could use your terms and conditions to state the initial term of your membership, and the process for renewing membership. You might also outline the method for canceling membership.
3. Membership access
You could detail what your members will have access to as part of their membership. If you have different levels of membership with varying subscription levels, you can include information about these in your terms and conditions.
You could also include your rules about sharing membership accounts.
4. Pricing and payment
You could state whether price changes will apply to existing or returning members, or whether they will always be entitled to the same subscription price as when they joined. You might indicate how any changes in pricing will be communicated to your members.
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