Website Bundle Templates (Contracts)

All the legal templates you need for your website

Protect your business online with website policies written by Australian barristers and lawyers

Every Australian business owner who runs a website should understand the legal protection they need in place, not only for their customers but their intellectual property (IP).

Written by Australian Lawyers and Barristers, the Off-Risk Legal Template website bundle will ensure you’ve got everything you need to protect your business online.

Every business website that collects personal information online (signup forms, sales and so on) must have a website privacy policy displayed. It’s also highly advisable to have your website terms and conditions accessible for visitors to read.

Who is this website legal bundle designed for?

• Business owners who have a website and collect personal information online
• Can be used Australia-wide

What does this website legal bundle include?

This website legal template bundle includes:

Website Terms and Conditions:

• Your website terms and conditions govern the use of and access to any information contained on your website by visitors and customers of your website
• They also specify who owns the IP (Intellectual Property) in the information and other materials contained on your website and set out the warranties and indemnities

Website Privacy Policy:

• A website privacy policy governs the collection and use of personal information collected from visitors and customers to your website
• To protect your business and people’s personal information, you need to have a website privacy policy in place

Your responsibilities as a website owner

If you collect personal information online (i.e., signup forms, sales and so on), you legally must have a website privacy policy in place.

A legal privacy policy must be prominently displayed (or easily accessible via a link) on your website for the knowledge and benefit of the customer to their legal rights in respect to sharing their personal information.

Although having a website terms and conditions disclaimer isn’t a legal requirement, it’s highly advisable to have one visible on your website.

Website terms and conditions give you control over your website, and users can read your rules, requirements and restrictions. It’s a way to safeguard your IP online.

FAQs

Do I need a website privacy policy?

If your business collects any personal information from a customer, then to comply with Australian Privacy Laws, a website privacy policy must be made available to your customer, so they are aware of their legal rights regarding such personal information.

A website privacy policy outlines the collection and use of personal information on your website. A privacy policy must be clearly displayed on your website, usually via a prominent link.

Do I need website terms and conditions?

Although it’s not required by Australian law, it’s highly advisable that you have your website terms and conditions displayed on your website.

Website terms and conditions give you control over your website and your IP. With these in place, you have the right to terminate users from your website who don’t follow your rules or guidelines (such as not replicating your information and so on).

Does this website template bundle cover all of Australia?

Yes. It doesn’t matter where you’re located; you can use these templates in any State or Territory in Australia.

Current document version numbers

• Website Terms and Conditions - v1.2022
• Website Privacy Policy - v1.2022