Terms of website use - these are required to set out the basis upon which a visitor to the site may access and use it. These terms should be used to comply with the website owner's legislative information requirements by making it clear who operates the site and how to contact them. The terms are also an opportunity for a website owner to limit its liability relating to content on the site via the inclusion of disclaimers relating to reliance on that content.

A privacy notice - this is required on a website to notify visitors about how their personal data is collected, used, shared, stored, retained and secured by the website operator. Website privacy notices will need to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and should therefore include specific details regarding the legal rights exercisable by individuals in respect of their personal data, including the right to be provided with access to it, to ask for it to be erased and to transfer it to a third party provider.

A cookies policy - every website that uses cookies must provide visitors with details of such cookies and the purposes for which they are used. Website owners should ensure that links to cookies policies are prominent when a user lands on a site.

An acceptable use policy (AUP) - this will be required if your website contains functionality which allows visitors to upload comments and/or other materials to the site. The AUP should set out the rules and standards governing those uploads and, if drafted carefully, should assist in excluding the website operator's liability in the event that those uploads are defamatory or breach a third party's intellectual property rights.

E-commerce websites should contain terms and conditions of sale - these need to set out the terms on which goods and/or services are sold via the website. If sales are made to consumers, website operators will be subject to numerous obligations pursuant to the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and associated regulations.

If you're in the business of developing a product or service that is not yet seen elsewhere or will undoubtedly see commercial competition, it's worth investing in its protection. Our Intellectual Property team can advise you on the best course of action when it comes to protecting your assets and ensuring you commercialise your technology, taking your business to that next level.

Through careful consideration of your current processes, risk assessments, and application of legislation, we can ensure that you comply with regulations in your sector. From refining your data storage procedures, to limiting your liability as part of commercial negotiations, and helping you protect innovative products. We can assist in ensuring you have all the correct legislative and regulatory requirements in place.

Relying on third party providers means putting an element of your business in their hands. Whether that's IT systems, data storage, or working with developers, you need to ascertain obligations and levels of responsibility to protect your business. We can assist in ensuring you have everything you need in place.

Escrow is the use of a third party, which holds an asset or funds before they are transferred from one party to another. The third-party holds the funds until both parties have fulfilled their contractual requirements. An escrow agreement is used for protection when transacting. It allows a party to commence a relationship or transaction with certainty that the other party can fulfil their obligations.