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Can A Business Refuse A Refund For Custom Orders?
Custom orders are tricky when a customer wants their money back. Here's when you can refuse a refund,...
11 Nov 2026
Can You Compare Your Product To A Competitor In Ads?
Thinking about naming a competitor in your ads? Comparative advertising can be legal in Australia, but your claims...
11 Nov 2026
What To Do If Someone Copies Your Product Photos
Found your product photos on another business' site or listing? Here's how to gather proof, check copyright ownership,...
11 Nov 2026
Can I Ban Refunds For Change Of Mind?
You can usually refuse change of mind refunds, but your policy still needs to respect customer rights under...
10 Nov 2026
Commercial Lease Clauses For Ghost Kitchens
Renting a ghost kitchen or shared commercial kitchen? Here's how to document the space, equipment, licences, hygiene rules...
10 Nov 2026
Can You Use Volunteers In A For-Profit Business?
Thinking about unpaid help in your business? Here is when volunteers, trials and internships can cross the line...
10 Nov 2026
Can You Change Prices After A Customer Orders?
Accidentally listed the wrong price or need to change an order? Here is how Australian businesses can handle...
10 Nov 2026
Do I Need An Online Business Lawyer Before Launching?
Launching online is exciting, but the legal pieces can feel unclear. Here is what to put in place...
8 Nov 2026
Do Importers Need A Product Compliance Review?
Importing products into Australia? A pre-launch compliance review can help you check safety, labelling, claims and supplier documents...
8 Nov 2026
Copyright Infringement Lawyer: When Should You Get Help?
Received a copyright complaint or found your content being copied? Here is when you can handle it yourself...
8 Nov 2026
Terms And Conditions Of Use Template For Platforms
Launching a platform? Your terms need to cover more than a standard website. Here is what to include...
8 Nov 2026
Do I Need An IP Lawyer Before Launching A Product?
Launching a product? Check your brand, design, content and supplier ownership before you spend on packaging, ads or...
7 Nov 2026
Website Terms Lawyer Hobart: Ecommerce Checklist
Launching or updating an online store in Hobart? Here is what your website terms should cover, from refunds...
7 Nov 2026
Letter Of Offer Lease Review: What To Check First
Received a lease offer or heads of agreement? Here are the key terms to check before signing, so...
7 Nov 2026
Copyright Licence Agreement For Agencies And Creators
Licensing creative work to a client does not have to mean giving away ownership. Here is how to...
6 Nov 2026
Contractor Agreement Template For Creative Freelancers
Hiring a designer, copywriter, photographer or videographer? Here is what your creative contractor agreement should cover before the...
6 Nov 2026
Trade Mark Adverse Report: Respond Or Rebrand?
Received a trade mark adverse report from IP Australia? Here is how to weigh up responding, amending your...
6 Nov 2026
Website Development Agreement Checklist For Startups
Paying a deposit for a website build? Here's what to check before you sign, from milestones and testing...
6 Nov 2026
Can I Auto-Renew Customer Subscriptions?
Auto-renewing subscriptions can work well if your terms are clear and fair. Here's what to cover for renewals,...
6 Nov 2026Cease And Desist Letter Template For Logo Copying
Found another business using a similar logo? Here's how to choose the right claim, gather evidence and send...
6 Nov 2026Can You Use Existing Customer Data To Test A New Product?
Can you reuse customer data to test a new product? Not always—Australian privacy law can limit secondary uses...
4 Nov 2026
What To Do If Someone Copies Your Course Content
Found your course content copied online? Here are the first steps to take, how takedown notices work, and...
1 Nov 2026
Do I Need Terms And Conditions For A Marketplace?
Building a marketplace? Your terms need to cover more than a normal website. Here is how to set...
1 Nov 2026Is It Legal To Ban Refunds On Sale Items?
Running a sale? You can limit change-of-mind returns, but your refund wording still needs to respect Australian Consumer...
1 Nov 2026
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