An online business may serve customers across jurisdictions while relying on developers, hosting providers, payment tools, advertising services, and software vendors. The contracts and policies for those relationships need to work together.
Our internet and e-commerce work addresses technology agreements, intellectual property, privacy and data-security issues, regulatory questions, and business risks associated with operating online.
Website policies and customer terms
Terms and conditions, privacy policies, and appropriate disclaimers for websites, online services, and applications. Explore website agreements
E-commerce, advertising, and marketing
Agreements and legal questions related to online sales, website development, and advertising and marketing relationships.
Development and hosting
Website-development, hosting, and support agreements addressing deliverables, service expectations, ownership, and transition responsibilities.
Software licensing and development
Contracts for the creation and use of software, with attention to license scope, IP ownership, performance, and commercial terms.
Content and online service providers
Agreements for content, platform relationships, and online services, including the rights needed to host, use, or distribute materials.
SaaS and online contracting
SaaS agreements, clickwrap terms, web-based terms, and linking agreements. How terms are presented and accepted is part of the review.
Domains and brand protection
Domain-name registration and protection questions, disputes, and cybersquatting concerns considered alongside the company’s trademark rights.
Internet tax issues
Initial identification of tax implications connected to online operations, with specialist tax advice where needed. This limited review should be distinguished from tax-return preparation or a comprehensive tax opinion.