{"id":20618,"date":"2020-01-30T09:58:45","date_gmt":"2020-01-30T16:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/?p=20618"},"modified":"2021-06-28T08:14:26","modified_gmt":"2021-06-28T14:14:26","slug":"ways-to-legally-protect-your-online-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/ways-to-legally-protect-your-online-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Legally Protect Your Online Business (7 Tips)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>One of the biggest concerns for small business owners is legal protection.  How can you protect your business online? What steps should you take to ensure you're protected? In this post, we'll discuss a few steps you can take to make sure your business is legally sound.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69bde08bbdc52\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">WHAT'S INSIDE<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69bde08bbdc52\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/ways-to-legally-protect-your-online-business\/#Take_Ownership_Of_Your_Business_Name\" >Take Ownership Of Your Business Name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/ways-to-legally-protect-your-online-business\/#Give_Your_Business_A_Legal_Entity\" >Give Your Business A Legal Entity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/ways-to-legally-protect-your-online-business\/#Monitor_Your_Online_Actions_And_Affiliations\" >Monitor Your Online Actions And Affiliations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/ways-to-legally-protect-your-online-business\/#Consider_Getting_Business_Insurance\" >Consider Getting Business Insurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/ways-to-legally-protect-your-online-business\/#Use_Contracts\" >Use Contracts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/ways-to-legally-protect-your-online-business\/#Add_Legal_Documents_to_Your_Website\" >Add Legal Documents to Your Website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/ways-to-legally-protect-your-online-business\/#Become_GDPR_Compliant\" >Become GDPR Compliant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/ways-to-legally-protect-your-online-business\/#Wrap_Up\" >Wrap Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Ownership_Of_Your_Business_Name\"><\/span><strong>Take Ownership Of Your Business Name<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you want to do to ensure your business is protected is to secure your business' name. This means <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalzoom.com\/articles\/how-to-find-out-if-a-business-name-is-taken\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">checking to confirm that your business name isn't already taken<\/a> and registered. Taking ownership also includes securing the domain name for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Give_Your_Business_A_Legal_Entity\"><\/span><strong>Give Your Business A Legal Entity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most online businesses start out as sole proprietorships. There's nothing wrong with starting this way. Still, as your business grows, it's wise to consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/business-structures#:~:text=The%20most%20common%20forms%20of,structure%20allowed%20by%20state%20statute.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">all the available business structures<\/a> and possibly reclassify to a better protected structure, such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/how-to-form-an-llc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">limited liability corporation (LLC)<\/a>. Doing so can help separate you from the company and ensure that your personal assets are protected.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monitor_Your_Online_Actions_And_Affiliations\"><\/span><strong>Monitor Your Online Actions And Affiliations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a business owner, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onlinemarketinginstitute.org\/blog\/2018\/08\/9-tips-manage-business-reputation-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">integrity is everything<\/a>. You never want your customers to be ashamed to do business with you, and you never want to be caught up in some controversy that will put your business in a negative light. Be mindful of your business practices and partnerships, as well as what you publicly post \u2014 even on your personal profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consider_Getting_Business_Insurance\"><\/span><strong>Consider Getting Business Insurance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another solid (though optional) way to legally protect your business is to purchase business insurance. Business insurance can protect you against liabilities and issues that your business structure may not cover. If you have an online business, such as a membership site that directly offers services to customers, business insurance is a great way to protect your content and assets should a lawsuit occur.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Contracts\"><\/span><strong>Use Contracts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your business offers goods or services to individuals or if you plan to enter into a partnership with another company or entity, it's always smart to have a paper trail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contracts are another way to protect yourself and to keep a record of exactly what both parties agree to. If an issue arises, both parties can refer back to the contract for clarity.\u00a0Contracts can save you a lot of money in the long run \u2014 after all, lawsuits and legal fees add up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_Legal_Documents_to_Your_Website\"><\/span><strong>Add Legal Documents to Your Website<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are an online business owner, you have a website. 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These documents tell customers exactly what they can expect from you, your company, and your site, so there are no questions should a conflict arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Become_GDPR_Compliant\"><\/span><strong>Become GDPR Compliant<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a set of regulations put in place to protect consumer data. Although primarily enforced in the EU, it is expected that these regulations will soon expand to the United States. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have customers overseas, this rule applies to you RIGHT NOW.  Check with your <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/activecampaign\" title=\"activecampaign\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\"rel=\"nofollow \" target=\"_blank\">email marketing<\/a> service to make sure that your customers permit you to use their email addresses. If not, you could pay a hefty fine.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/what-the-gdpr-means-for-your-email-marketing-campaigns\/\">>>Read More: What the GDPR Means for Your Email Marketing Campaigns<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap_Up\"><\/span>Wrap Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you're first starting out in your business, it may seem like a lawsuit is the last thing you need to be worried about. But it's always better to be prepared than caught off guard. Before we go, one final quick tip: get to know business accounting terminology \u2013 here's <a href=\"https:\/\/bestaccountingsoftware.com\/accounting-terms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a great list<\/a> you can check out. 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How can you protect your business online? What steps should you take to ensure you're protected? In this post, we'll discuss a few steps you can take to make sure your business is legally sound.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"One of the biggest concerns for small business owners is legal protection.  How can you protect your business online? What steps should you take to ensure you're protected? In this post, we'll discuss a few steps you can take to make sure your business is legally sound."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Take Ownership Of Your Business Name<\/strong><\/h2>","content":"Take Ownership Of Your Business Name","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h2","fontSize":"27px"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>The first thing you want to do to ensure your business is protected is to secure your business' name. This means <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalzoom.com\/articles\/how-to-find-out-if-a-business-name-is-taken\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">checking to confirm that your business name isn't already taken<\/a> and registered. Taking ownership also includes securing the domain name for your business.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"The first thing you want to do to ensure your business is protected is to secure your business' name. This means <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalzoom.com\/articles\/how-to-find-out-if-a-business-name-is-taken\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">checking to confirm that your business name isn't already taken<\/a> and registered. 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Still, as your business grows, it's wise to consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/business-structures#:~:text=The%20most%20common%20forms%20of,structure%20allowed%20by%20state%20statute.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">all the available business structures<\/a> and possibly reclassify to a better protected structure, such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/how-to-form-an-llc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">limited liability corporation (LLC)<\/a>. Doing so can help separate you from the company and ensure that your personal assets are protected.\u00a0"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Monitor Your Online Actions And Affiliations<\/strong><\/h2>","content":"Monitor Your Online Actions And Affiliations","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h2","fontSize":"27px"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>As a business owner, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onlinemarketinginstitute.org\/blog\/2018\/08\/9-tips-manage-business-reputation-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">integrity is everything<\/a>. You never want your customers to be ashamed to do business with you, and you never want to be caught up in some controversy that will put your business in a negative light. Be mindful of your business practices and partnerships, as well as what you publicly post \u2014 even on your personal profile.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"As a business owner, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onlinemarketinginstitute.org\/blog\/2018\/08\/9-tips-manage-business-reputation-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">integrity is everything<\/a>. You never want your customers to be ashamed to do business with you, and you never want to be caught up in some controversy that will put your business in a negative light. Be mindful of your business practices and partnerships, as well as what you publicly post \u2014 even on your personal profile."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Consider Getting Business Insurance<\/strong><\/h2>","content":"Consider Getting Business Insurance","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h2","fontSize":"27px"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Another solid (though optional) way to legally protect your business is to purchase business insurance. Business insurance can protect you against liabilities and issues that your business structure may not cover. If you have an online business, such as a membership site that directly offers services to customers, business insurance is a great way to protect your content and assets should a lawsuit occur.&nbsp;<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Another solid (though optional) way to legally protect your business is to purchase business insurance. Business insurance can protect you against liabilities and issues that your business structure may not cover. If you have an online business, such as a membership site that directly offers services to customers, business insurance is a great way to protect your content and assets should a lawsuit occur.&nbsp;"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use Contracts<\/strong><\/h2>","content":"Use Contracts","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h2","fontSize":"27px"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>If your business offers goods or services to individuals or if you plan to enter into a partnership with another company or entity, it's always smart to have a paper trail. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"If your business offers goods or services to individuals or if you plan to enter into a partnership with another company or entity, it's always smart to have a paper trail. 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If an issue arises, both parties can refer back to the contract for clarity.&nbsp;Contracts can save you a lot of money in the long run \u2014 after all, lawsuits and legal fees add up!"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Add Legal Documents to Your Website<\/strong><\/h2>","content":"Add Legal Documents to Your Website","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h2","fontSize":"27px"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>If you are an online business owner, you have a website. Having legal documents such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/termly.io\/resources\/articles\/difference-between-privacy-policy-disclaimer-and-terms-and-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">privacy policy, site disclaimer, and terms and conditions<\/a> is necessary, especially if you're collecting information from your customers, such as email addresses and phone numbers. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"If you are an online business owner, you have a website. Having legal documents such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/termly.io\/resources\/articles\/difference-between-privacy-policy-disclaimer-and-terms-and-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">privacy policy, site disclaimer, and terms and conditions<\/a> is necessary, especially if you're collecting information from your customers, such as email addresses and phone numbers. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Online legal documents are also a great help if you have valuable content on your website, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/introducing-memberpress-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"Introducing MemberPress Courses\">online courses<\/a> and blog posts that you want to protect. These documents tell customers exactly what they can expect from you, your company, and your site, so there are no questions should a conflict arise.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Online legal documents are also a great help if you have valuable content on your website, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/introducing-memberpress-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"Introducing MemberPress Courses\">online courses<\/a> and blog posts that you want to protect. These documents tell customers exactly what they can expect from you, your company, and your site, so there are no questions should a conflict arise."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Become GDPR Compliant<\/strong><\/h2>","content":"Become GDPR Compliant","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h2","fontSize":"27px"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a set of regulations put in place to protect consumer data. Although primarily enforced in the EU, it is expected that these regulations will soon expand to the United States. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a set of regulations put in place to protect consumer data. Although primarily enforced in the EU, it is expected that these regulations will soon expand to the United States. 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If not, you could pay a hefty fine.&nbsp;"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/what-the-gdpr-means-for-your-email-marketing-campaigns\/\">&gt;&gt;Read More: What the GDPR Means for Your Email Marketing Campaigns<\/a><\/em><\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"<em><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/what-the-gdpr-means-for-your-email-marketing-campaigns\/\">&gt;&gt;Read More: What the GDPR Means for Your Email Marketing Campaigns<\/a><\/em>"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrap Up<\/h2>","content":"Wrap Up","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h2","fontSize":"27px"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>When you're first starting out in your business, it may seem like a lawsuit is the last thing you need to be worried about. But it's always better to be prepared than caught off guard. Before we go, one final quick tip: get to know business accounting terminology \u2013 here's <a href=\"https:\/\/bestaccountingsoftware.com\/accounting-terms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a great list<\/a> you can check out. We hope that the tips above will help you be better prepared legally for anything that may come your way.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"When you're first starting out in your business, it may seem like a lawsuit is the last thing you need to be worried about. But it's always better to be prepared than caught off guard. Before we go, one final quick tip: get to know business accounting terminology \u2013 here's <a href=\"https:\/\/bestaccountingsoftware.com\/accounting-terms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a great list<\/a> you can check out. We hope that the tips above will help you be better prepared legally for anything that may come your way."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p><strong>If you liked this article, be sure to follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/memberpress\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/memberpress\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/memberpress\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/showcase\/memberpress\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a>! 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